SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN GIVES A FAST UPDATE AS TO HIS MUSICAL PROJECTS

SULLIVAN, SIR ARTHUR S.  (1842-1900).  English composer.  Autograph Letter Signed, “Arthur Sullivan”.  One full page, oblong octavo.  No place, February 12, 1874.  Fine condition.  Accompanied by original envelope addressed to “Rev. R.B. Bosthwick, 3 West Park Terrace, Scarborough”, with one-penny stamp and postal cancellations.  Sullivan writes:

 

“Dear B.B.

1. The Piano starts tomorrow.
2. Delighted to hear so good an account of your festival.
3. Had a very nice letter from Taylor.
4. Tune book printing rapidly.
5. Never mind my expenses —  I have spoken to Fuller.
6. Goodbye — yours sincerely

                                             Arthur Sullivan”.                                                                                            

$1400.00