Jenny Lind ALS Accepting a Friend's Invitation, PSA Slabbed NM7

An autograph letter signed by famed soprano Jenny Lind. 2pp, measuring 4.25" x 4.75", Wimbledon Park, England, dated November 10, n.y. Addressed to a friend, Georgina (possibly Georgina Schubert), it reads in full: "Dearest Georgina: I shall be very happy to see you and your sister and brother on Saturday. Always your affectionate friend, Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt." The two pages have been mounted to a single sheet measuring 8" x 10.5", which is PSA Slabbed and Graded NM7, measuring 9.75" x 13" overall. The letter sheets have flattened folds, scattered soiling, and light edge toning. There is a tear which has been repaired on the first page. Boldly signed.

Swedish soprano Jenny Lind (1820-1887) was among the most highly regarded opera singers of nineteenth-century Europe. She acquired fame and success at an early age, first charming audiences of the Royal Swedish Opera in 1838. After Lind announced her permanent retirement from opera in London in 1849, she was approached by American showman P.T. Barnum. The businessman offered her a 2-year contract whose proceeds could easily finance Lind's numerous charities. Lind later married German composer and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829-1907) while touring the United States in 1852. The couple settled permanently in England in 1858. In England, Lind became the first Professor of Singing at the Royal College of Music in 1883 and held singing classes for her pupils in her home. Georgina Schubert (1840-1878) was a German coloratura soprano who studied with Jenny Lind.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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