Sir Arthur S. Sullivan & Sir William Gilbert: Immensely Popular Comic Opera Duo known as Gilbert & Sullivan. Two (2) Autographed Letters Signed (1842-1900) and (1836-1911) Sir William Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan collaborated on fourteen (14) comic operas the most famous being H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado.
Arthur Sullivan autographed letter signed to a Ms. Keck asking for her forgiveness for not responding sooner to a kind note from her to meet up "but you know how difficult it is for a professional man to find time to write letters. And I have no wife" (Subtle. Sullivan had quite the wandering eye) "I suppose the performance of my oratorio is on Saturday (but) I should like to return home as I have much to do. I am moreover in the agony of changing my house. I am regretfully Arthur S. Sullivan" 7 x 4.5" extremely fine.
Sir William Gilbert autograph letter signed on Grim's Dyke, Harrow Weald stationery, a major estate where Gilbert lived for years which is now an upscale hotel. Letter is dated Oct. 11 1893 Gilbert apologizes for mislaying a letter therefore not having the address to respond that there are no longer copies available of a certain magazine. Very fine condition and bold signature 7 x 4.5" double sided. Near to mint condition.
Estimated Value $500 - 900
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