Ernest Nicolini letter,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 23981E, ff. 5-6.
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004538522
  • Dates of Creation
    • 8 February 1889.
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • French.
  • Physical Description
    • 2 ff. (f. 5 originally folded as two leaves)
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A letter, in French, from the tenor Ernest Nicolini at Craig-y-nos, Ystradgynlais, 8 February 1889, to [an executive of the Messageries Maritimes shipping company], discussing the forthcoming voyage by himself and his wife, the soprano Adelina Patti, on board the Portugal from Bordeaux to Buenos Aires, and their extravagant cabin requirements (f. 5).
Also included is a half-tone print depicting Nicolini, apparently taken from a copy (not seen) of Charles F. Escher, Our Hearts' Delight (Philadelphia, 1892) (f. 6).

Acquisition Information

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts; Galena, Illinois; Purchase; July 2008; 004538522.

Note

Title based on contents.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 23981E, ff. 5-6.

Additional Information

Published