Gounod, Charles-François. (1818–1893) "All this story about Faust...I have been the fool or victim" – Autograph letter relating to Gounod's difficulties in obtaining his desired royalties from his English publishersAutograph Letter from the French composer recently described as perhaps the central figure in French music in the third quarter of the 19th century, addressed to his agent, Ernest Gambart (18141902). Dated 29 June, 1872, 4 pp., 8vo, on letterhead of Tavistock House, London, the residence of Georgina Weldon (18371914) and her husband. In French. Signed "Ch. Gounod." Usual folds, very fine. Initially, Gounod thanks Gambart for providing advice about