Nevada, Mignon - Set of 4 Signed Documents

$200 · Offered by Tamino Autographs

Signed

French-born English soprano (1886-1971), daughter of the American soprano Emma Nevada. Collection of four documents signed by her, as follows: A. Partly printed contract with autograph signature of Nevada and Raymond Palmer, for six performances during season 1908-1909 at Real Theatro S. Carlos in Lisbon. 3 pp. In-4. B. Florence 21 Mars 1910. To the impresario Fano: “…Comme vous le savez Roman devait chanter “Traviata” samedi dernier et au lieu de cela le voilà au lit avec une forte attaque de trachéïte et bronchite ensemble…”. 3 pp. In-8. With letterhead. C. Paris 19 Mars 1913. To a gentleman: “…Ricevo adesso il “Mondo artistico” e ho letto con molto piacere l’articolo dedicato a me. Merci beaucoup. Adesso sarei molto grata a Lei di annunciare la mia scrittura a Covent Garden dove sono scritturata per sei recite straordinarie di “Bohème” e di “Don Giovanni” (Zerlina)…”. 3 pp. In-8. Archive holes. D. Postmarked 23.1.10. Fine letter not signed to the impresario Fano “Mignon ottenne ieri più grande trionfo sua carriera con Gilda fece piangere pubblico ultimo atto + fanatismo caro nome. - rivelazione accento drammatica atto terzo bissato…”. 1 p. In-4. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

• Binding: Hardcover

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