Nordica | The Great American Song Bird | America's Great Diva (Brochure | Souvenir for the Memorial Homestead) + Signed Letter
Lillian Nordica (December 12, 1857 - May 10, 1914) was an American opera singer who had a major stage career in Europe and her native country. [The Nordica Memorial Association].
(Book #ID 97256)
Published by Nordica Memorial Association, Holley Road, Farmington, Maine, circa 1980. 1980.
Publisher's original folded illustrated white card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. She was the first American woman to achieve international stardom during the glamorous 'Golden Age' of Opera. She sang for presidents and crowned heads as well as regular folk. The concept of 'celebrity' was born as her career evolved. Contains 4 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Loosely inserted signed letter by Marion and Phil Smith on The Nordica Memorial Association letter-headed paper, dated June 8th 1988. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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