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Lot #666
Edward Elgar

Our first Elgar portrait

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Our first Elgar portrait

Leading English composer (1857-1934) and a significant figure among late Romantic European musicians. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Dr. Edward Elgar for the 1902 Sheffield Musical Festival, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with light soiling and toning, and old mounting remnants on the back. Elgar remains incredibly rare in signed photographs, with this handsome postcard example representing the first we have ever offered.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #585 - Ended June 10, 2020





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