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ORIGINAL Antique Magazine Print Ads, Article & Photos Featuring ~ NELLIE MELBA ~ Thank you Wiki: "Dame Nellie Melba (born Helen Porter Mitchell; 19 May 1861 – 23 February 1931) was an Australian operatic lyric coloratura soprano. She became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era and the early 20th century, and was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician. She took the pseudonym "Melba" from Melbourne, her home town." full page photo of Nellie in white dress is from an 1895 Munsey magazine full page photo with decorative frame around it is from a 1909 music book smaller photo of Nellie as "Marguerite" in "Faust" clipped from an 1896 Munsey The Aeolian Co ad is from 1895 Munsey The Victor Victrola as is from 1914 Harper's Short 2-page article from Jan.1895 "Melba at Home" with two photos including one holding her son. nice collection of nostalgic ephemera! in overall VERY GOOD condition for age! - natural patina, staple holes from original binding, normal edge/corner wear full pages approx. 6" x 9" and 6 3/4" x 9 3/4" smaller photo clipping approx. 4 1/2" x 5" from smoke-free home ENJOY! & Thanks for stoppin' and shoppin'! - Kari :o) SHIPPING NOTES: FAST shipping is always a TOP PRIORITY! Upon receiving your cleared payment purchases are carefully packaged up and shipped out within 24-48 hours. If for some reason there is a delay, I will email you. Our PO is closed on the weekends, so items paid for on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday are usually shipped out the following Monday (unless I happen to catch our mail lady beforehand). On MOST items I am also happy to combine shipping (also noted under the shipping&payments tab). |