Formes, Karl. (1815-1889) Autograph Musical SignatureCharming autograph note with whimsical signature from the German bass who settled in San Francisco in the late 19th century. Dated New York, March 19, 1883, the beautifully penned note reads: "Honored Madame, I thank you for your flattering wish to posses [sic] my autograph and I am most respectfully yours, [K]arl [F]ormes." Instead of the initial letters of his name, Formes has written a low "C" and a high "F" on a bass clef. On lined notepaper with