Mengelberg, Willem. (1871–1951) & Dumont-Wilden, Louis. (1875–1963). Mengelberg's signature and autograph poem by Dumont-Wilden. Disbound bifolium. Autograph signature of the Dutch conductor and date, November 3, 1929, to fol. 1 recto. Autograph (unsigned) of a sonnet in French, "Ainsi qui au temps de Vérgile," by the Belgian poet with autograph dedication to "Madame et Monsieur Klein," to fol 1v. 7.5 x 4.75 inches (18 x 12.2 cm). Notes in pencil in an unknown hand to the first two pages, providing information on Mengelberg and Dumont-Wilden. A note in pencil dates the poem to 1950, i.e. after Mengelberg's signature; evidently this bifolium was removed from an album whose owner collected autographs over an extended period of years. Right edge of first page smudged; else in fine condition.
Mengelberg, Willem. (1871–1951) & Dumont-Wilden, Louis. (1875–1963). Mengelberg's signature and autograph poem by Dumont-Wilden. Disbound bifolium. Autograph signature of the Dutch conductor and date, November 3, 1929, to fol. 1 recto. Autograph (unsigned) of a sonnet in French, "Ainsi qui au temps de Vérgile," by the Belgian poet with autograph dedication to "Madame et Monsieur Klein," to fol 1v. 7.5 x 4.75 inches (18 x 12.2 cm). Notes in pencil in an unknown hand to the first two pages, providing information on Mengelberg and Dumont-Wilden. A note in pencil dates the poem to 1950, i.e. after Mengelberg's signature; evidently this bifolium was removed from an album whose owner collected autographs over an extended period of years. Right edge of first page smudged; else in fine condition.