[Royalty and High Society] Edward & Wallis, Elsa Maxwell & Gina Lollobrigida. Signed 1958 Metropolitan Opera Program. An unusual Met program, boldly signed on the front cover by Edward, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), King of the United Kingdom from January - December 1936, and by his wife, Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (1895-1986). Elsa Maxwell and Gina Lollobrigida have also signed. 8vo. Duchess's autograph in ink, others in pencil. Lightly creased, overall in fine condition.
The February 6, 1958 performance of La Traviata - attended by these notable luminaries - featured Maria Callas in the role of Violetta.
The February 6, 1958 performance of La Traviata - attended by these notable luminaries - featured Maria Callas in the role of Violetta.
[Royalty and High Society] Edward & Wallis, Elsa Maxwell & Gina Lollobrigida. Signed 1958 Metropolitan Opera Program. An unusual Met program, boldly signed on the front cover by Edward, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), King of the United Kingdom from January - December 1936, and by his wife, Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (1895-1986). Elsa Maxwell and Gina Lollobrigida have also signed. 8vo. Duchess's autograph in ink, others in pencil. Lightly creased, overall in fine condition.
The February 6, 1958 performance of La Traviata - attended by these notable luminaries - featured Maria Callas in the role of Violetta.
The February 6, 1958 performance of La Traviata - attended by these notable luminaries - featured Maria Callas in the role of Violetta.