Rothier, Leon - Autograph Letter Signed 1943 Autographs Singers 50 or less K Photo by Schaffler and Friese

Photo by Schaffler and Friese

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Rothier, Leon - Autograph Letter Signed 1943 Autographs Singers 50 or less K Photo by Schaffler and FrieseFrench bass (1874 1951) who enjoyed a long association with New York's Metropolitan Opera. Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated April 15, 1943, asking his addressee Mr. Witherspoon for confirmation of dates and fees to sing Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet in Montreal. Size is 7. 5 x 10. 5 inches, 2 written pages in two separate sheets with the letterhead Leon Rothier Studio add "Steinway Hall", folds, in fine condition.