Leoncavallo, Ruggero. (1857-1919) Autograph Letter about Costumes for "Zazà"An interesting autograph letter from the Italian opera composer, asking a friend to send him fashion plates from 50 years earlier as inspiration for his opera Zaz. Dated Milan, February 8, 1903. Translated from the French, in part: "Dear friend and collaborator In my long letter of yesterday, I forgot to ask you a big favor which only you can accomplish for me! I need some illustrations from fashion magazines of the years from 1850 to 1855, the early