Melba, Nellie - Large Signed Photo in Faust 1901 HM - Space and Exploration shown as Samson in Saint

shown as Samson in Saint Saen's Samson et Dalila

slight silvering and mounting traces on verso

Messiaen: Les Offrandes oubliées (first performance)

famous for her roles in operas by Wagner (as Isolde and Brunnhilde)

best known for her many radio performances

Melba, Nellie - Large Signed Photo in Faust 1901 HM - Space and Exploration shown as Samson in SaintStar Australian soprano (1861 1931), who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the 20th century for her beautiful voice and technique. Large signed photo dated by her in 1901 shown as Margherite in Gounod's Faust, matted to a total size of 12. 5 x 17. 1 inches, photo is 8. 1 x 12. 6 inches, crack at the top not affecting signature, some damage and loss of paper hidden under the mat, otherwise in very good condition.