Del Puente, Giuseppe - Autograph Music Quote Signed 1891 Autographs Actresses - Letter T including Anatoly Melnikov

including Anatoly Melnikov

Margarete Michalek

shown in role in Thais

and later debuted at the Met Opera as Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor

Large program and smaller one both included

Del Puente, Giuseppe - Autograph Music Quote Signed 1891 Autographs Actresses - Letter T including Anatoly MelnikovItalian baritone (1841 1900), was the first performer of many standard repertory baritone roles in the United States, sang Valentin in Gounod's Faust in the inaugural performance of the Metropolitan Opera in 1883. Signed card with 3 bars of music dedicated to the celebrated French Violinist Camilla Urso, dated in 1891 . Bold and very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 3. 5 x 4. 5 inches, in excellent condition. Historic vintage item!