Giacomo Puccini

ALS in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” two pages, 4.75 x 6.5, Grand Hotel de Londres (Paris) letterhead, December 7, 1906. Untranslated handwritten letter from the revered composer regarding his legendary opera Madama Butterfly. Archivally double-matted and framed with a photo of Giacomo Puccini to an overall size of 22.5 x 13. In fine condition, with a couple of small stains to the last page. In 1907, Puccini completed his final revisions to the opera, creating a fifth version that became known as the 'standard version.' Today, this standard version is the one most frequently performed around the world.