Duprez, Gilbert. (1806–1896) Autograph Letter SignedALS from the French tenor and composer to an unknown individual, expressing regret for being unable to attend a recent social gathering. 1 March 1854; 2 pp. on embossed personal stationary. Duprez writes that he would have been happy to attend, but was called away to his home in Valmondois by (translated from the French) "an unpleasant matter of municipal administration." Expected mailing folds, else in fine condition. 5. 5 x 8. 25 inches (14 x 21