Autograph Letter Signed.
Author; music critic for the "New York Evening Post" (1881-1924). ALS, 1p, 5½" X 8½", Bethel, ME, 1924 September 9. Addressed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Discouraging advice to a would-be musician: "...The field is horribly overcrowded.... Better make your living some other way and keep music for your pleasure...." What aspiring musician wants to hear advice such as this: "You love music now; you will not if you become a professional...." Recommends one of his books and also Cooke's "Great Pianists on Piano Playing." With original envelope addressed by Finck. Comes with fine studio portrait, 8" X 10", n.p., n.d. [dated on verso 1927 July 26 in another hand]. Inscribed on the verso by Finck's widow, ABBIE H.C. FINCK, to John Leiser. With front portion of original envelope addressed in her hand. Item #27443
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