FRANKE, Paul Autographs Singers 50 or less E sung at many theaters

sung at many theaters

who apparently signed in pencil on the opposite page (see scans)

founding the Oratorio Society of New York in 1873

Otello at Philadelphia Opera

Reznicek simply thanks Rode for his congratulations on his 80th birthday

FRANKE, Paul Autographs Singers 50 or less E sung at many theatersAmerican comprimario tenor (1917 2011), had a very long association with the Metropolitan Opera where he performed nearly 2000 times from 1948 to 1987. Signed photo, shown in role, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Sedge LeBlang, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, rust and tape residue on bottom right, discount reflected in price.