Author: JERITZA, Maria (1887-1984) Title: Inscription and Signature
Description: Austrian-American opera singer who appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1921 to 1932 and at the Vienna State Opera from 1912 to 1935; she starred in the title role at the North American premiere of Puccini's "Turandot" in 1926. Thin, large "with best wishes / Maria Jeritza" in light black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf, n.p. n.y. Very good. Although it could be bolder, still a large and easily readable example. No place or year indicated, but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer (1899-1968), California journalist and historical writer, who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. .
Keywords: Music
Price: US$ 50.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 25814
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