Pears, Peter - Signed Photo in Billy Budd HM - Literature Set of 5 vintage CDVs

Set of 5 vintage CDVs (cartes de visite) of 19th century opera singers - Set includes: Italian soprano Emma La Grua (1831-

who was a powerhouse recording artist in his time

Stamped on verso by photographer Emilio

baritone Karl Armster (1883-1943)

matted with a niche photo postcard of him

Pears, Peter - Signed Photo in Billy Budd HM - Literature Set of 5 vintage CDVsEnglish tenor (1910 1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Signed photo, shown as Captain Vere in Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd, which he premiered in 1951, London. Size is 3. 5 x 5. 5 inches, in excellent condition.