Melba, Nellie - Large Signed Photo in Faust 1901 HM - Space and Exploration inscribed and dated in Santiago

inscribed and dated in Santiago in 1929

years 1942 through 1944

slight silvering and mounting traces on verso

Rachmaninoff and Chopin

Melba, Nellie - Large Signed Photo in Faust 1901 HM - Space and Exploration inscribed and dated in SantiagoStar Australian soprano (1861 1931), who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the 20th century for her beautiful voice and technique. Large signed photo dated by her in 1901 shown as Margherite in Gounod's Faust, matted to a total size of 12. 5 x 17. 1 inches, photo is 8. 1 x 12. 6 inches, crack at the top not affecting signature, some damage and loss of paper hidden under the mat, otherwise in very good condition.