Rare Adelina Patti Soprano Signed note on crested paper from 1868 with Photo
£
25
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33
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Description
Lovely and very rare autograph from the legendary 19th century soprano - Adelina Patti. In her day the most highly paid singer and much beloved in South Wales where she lived (Craig -Y-Nos) until her death in 1919.
The autograph is dated 25 December 1868 and is noted as having been given in Brussels. The autograph is in black ink on Patti's own headed note paper with her crest of a cornet above intertwined initials APC. The autograph is in her full name as Adelina Patti Marquise de Caix(her married name at the time). Paper has been tidily trimmed to size of the autograph.
The signature is still bold and clear but ink has faded slightly as can be seen in pictures, so very good.
Sold with a contemporary photo of Patti on a small carte de visite type photo about 3 inches in size.
Bought by me when I collected grand opera memorabilia and with intention to frame and display. Never managed this so time is now to sell and let another collector enjoy.
Offered at a sensible price.
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