Gasparri, Galileo - Signed Photograph in Carmen Autographs Strings appeared in the world premieres

appeared in the world premieres of several Offenbach operas (her real name was Cécile Piccolo)

A gorgeous quarter linen and red pattern boards binding

crease and age toning around edges

and Bartok

Star Spanish composer (1876-1946)

Gasparri, Galileo - Signed Photograph in Carmen Autographs Strings appeared in the world premieresItalian tenor (1875 ?), whose full name was Galileo Ainor Gasparri, sang mostly in Italy but also made successful guest appearances in Sydney and Kiev. His wife was the legendary French soprano Emma Calv. Signed photograph, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1923. Stamped on verso by photographer Aime Dupont. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small tear on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition.