Holograph, signed, in black ink. Includes songs “An die Nacht,”“Säusle, liebe Myrthe,” “Ich wollt’ ein Sträusslein binden,” “Als mir dein Lied erklang,” and “Amor.” End of each song dated; score written between July 3 and Aug. 2, 1940. Includes autograph rehearsal numbers and other markings in blue crayon. Dedication in black ink inscribed by composer on green-patterned preliminary page: Dem treuen Freunde und Helfer Eugen Antosch von seinem dankbaren Dr. Richard Strauss. Garmisch 29 Juli 1949.

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