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Jenny Lind

Jenny Lind

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Jenny Lind

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly paid singer of her day. ALS signed “Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt,” seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. In a letter of apology to a neglected friend, Lind continues in her difficult to decipher hand, in part: “Should we see our way to continue…musical gatherings. I hope you will not forsake us!” In fine condition, with uniform strip of toning along the top edge of the second folded page. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #378 - Ended November 09, 2011