Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Tosca.’ Unsigned handwritten letter in Italian, one page, 6.25 x 7.5, Torre del Lago, Toscana stationery, postmarked September 27, 1911. An untranslated letter to Carlo Clausetti, the representative of Puccini's publisher, Ricordi. In fine condition, with a clipped bottom edge.