Lot 410
Caruso, Enrico (1873-1921). Italian operatic tenor. Though he was a member of his church choir, Caruso had no formal training until age 18. Shortly thereafter, at age 21 he made his debut in Naples. Later, when he came to perform in America, he sang over 600 performances of 37 operas at the Metropolitan Opera and became one of the first musicians to lend his voice to gramophone recordings.
Signature ("Caruso"). Signed postcard, 3½ x 5¼", New York, 1908. To Mrs. Arny Bachman. One cent stamp with postmark, which has lightly bled through to front. Matted to an overall size of 5¼ x 7¼". Fine condition.
Caruso created a special series of postcards with his portrait and here sends one to a friend in San Francisco, writing "…my work at the opera is taking the whole of my time. I am glad to hear you all settled again at home and I hope your two Alfreds are very well…"
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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