A rare signed postcard photograph of the great Swedish tenor, regarded by many as the greatest tenor in history. Promotional bust portrait, boldly signed with his name alone and in crisp, very fine condition. Sold together with the original transmissal envelope addressed in his hand to a Brooklyn, NY resident and postmarked Bronx, NY in March, 1941 just prior to his return to Sweden. Photograph measures 3.75 x 5.75 inches (9 x 14.5 cm).
Jussi had been in America since the previous October, for the first time without Anna-Lisa who had stayed home with the children. At the Metropolitan he had made his debut as Gustavus III (Riccardo) in Ballo on Dec. 2, and in January of 1941 led off on the 8th with his 5th performance there of the same opera. He then gave a number of other Met performances and recitals.
A rare signed postcard photograph of the great Swedish tenor, regarded by many as the greatest tenor in history. Promotional bust portrait, boldly signed with his name alone and in crisp, very fine condition. Sold together with the original transmissal envelope addressed in his hand to a Brooklyn, NY resident and postmarked Bronx, NY in March, 1941 just prior to his return to Sweden. Photograph measures 3.75 x 5.75 inches (9 x 14.5 cm).
Jussi had been in America since the previous October, for the first time without Anna-Lisa who had stayed home with the children. At the Metropolitan he had made his debut as Gustavus III (Riccardo) in Ballo on Dec. 2, and in January of 1941 led off on the 8th with his 5th performance there of the same opera. He then gave a number of other Met performances and recitals.