Derivis, Henri-Etienne - Autograph Letter Signed 1813 Autographs Actresses - Letter E American actor (1923-1999) and television

American actor (1923-1999) and television director

who composed extensively not only for the concert hall but also for films and ballet

known for the power of his voice in verismo operas during the 1950's and 1960's

showing the outside of the Paris Opera-Palais Garnier in Paris

some mounting traces on the empty back pages of each item

Derivis, Henri-Etienne - Autograph Letter Signed 1813 Autographs Actresses - Letter E American actor (1923-1999) and televisionFrench bass (1780 1856), who sang in the world premieres of Spontinis "La Vestale" and Rossinis "Le Siege de Corinthe". Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, May 17, 1813, addressed to the composer Henri Montan Berton (1767 1844), concerning an embarrassing financial situation due to the lack of possibilities of recent performances. Size is 7. 1 x 8. 9 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, overall rust,