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Grieg, Edvard (1843 – 1907)
‘The winter in England is quite harsh and cold, you can get cold feet even if your heart is warm.’
A fine, closely-written three-page autograph letter signed by Edvard Grieg. Dated 13th August 1898, the composer writes to a Mr. William in German, opening, ‘I was looking forward to being able to send you a very nice cake for your wedding. But it wasn’t supposed to be, because unfortunately I got the message much too late. You had long since become a happy husband.’
He goes on, ‘Well, I wish you and your wife the very best of luck from the bottom of my heart. Hopefully you were favoured by nice weather so that you could enjoy the period after your wedding in beautiful Switzerland. I think that after the wedding, once you have returned home, there will be a lot of love and warmth in your home.’
‘However, the winter in England is quite harsh and cold, you can get cold feet even if your heart is warm. In such a case, I recommend the Norwegian wolfskin, which I’ve taken the liberty of sending at the same time as this letter. I take the opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks for the Stilton. It is indeed marvellous. We rejoice daily at the genuine English taste, and think of the amiable donor whom I wish to see again someday. Be well, dear friend, and send my warmest greetings to your young wife. Yours gratefully, Edvard Grieg.’
In very fine condition.