De Reszke, Edouard - Autograph Letter Signed + Photo

Polish bass (1853-1917), one of the leading singers at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, during the golden age of recordings. Brother of star tenor Jean De Reszke and of soprano Josephine De Reszke.

Autograph letter signed, 5 x 7.5 inches, 2 pages, written in French, sold untranslated, with a handwritten transcription also in French on 2 sides of a single 3 x 5 card. ALSO INCLUDED: 1 unsigned 5 x 7.5 inch half-tone photo, shown as Mephistopheles in Gounod's Faust, one of his most celebrated roles. Very slight tear on the middle fold of the letter, otherwise all items are in excellent condition. Not sold separately.