Jules Massenet Handwritten Signed Letter – French Composer JSA LOA (Purple Ink) For Sale

Authentic Handwritten & Signed Note by Composer Jules Massenet (1832–1912)
Original handwritten note by famed French Romantic composer Jules Massenet, best known for his operas Manon, Werther, and Thaïs. Written and signed boldly in purple fountain pen ink, this short letter reflects Massenet’s familiar tone of friendship and personal warmth.

Note: Priced well below comparable authenticated Massenet letters currently offered online, while including a Full JSA LOA.

The note, penned in French and signed “J. Massenet,” reads in part:

Je me suis sorti, Jeudi, près 8h du soir, et comme j’étais seul on ne m’a pas donné la feuille de toutes mes lettres – quelle contrariété pour moi ! Et aussi je n’ai reçu et je me disais : — Je me tarde d’avoir des nouvelles — qui l’util partî? —

À vous, le cordialement dévoué,
J. Massenet

English translation:

I went out Thursday around eight in the evening, and since I was alone, they didn’t give me the sheet of all my letters—what an annoyance for me! And also I haven’t received [any]; I was saying to myself: I can’t wait to hear some news—has he left?

Yours, most cordially devoted,
J. Massenet

This gentle, personal tone is typical of Massenet’s correspondence during his mature years, when he was among the most celebrated composers in France.

The note measures approximately 4⅜″ × 7″ and remains in good condition with dark, vibrant purple ink and normal toning from age.

Includes a Full Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from James Spence Authentication (JSA), certification #BB72430, confirming both the handwriting and signature as authentic and fully in Massenet’s hand.

• Original handwritten and signed note by Jules Massenet

• Written in French, signed “J. Massenet” in purple fountain pen ink

• Measures approximately 4⅜″ × 7″

• Includes Full JSA Letter of Authenticity (#BB72430)