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Hand-bill for a performance by Flora Batson, "The Colored Lenny Lind"

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Sale 478: Fine Americana - Travel & Exploration - Cartography (#478) 04/26/2012 11:00 AM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 04/26/2012 11:00 AM PDT

Lot #15 Hand-bill for a performance by Flora Batson, "The Colored Lenny Lind"

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$375

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Heading:

(Batson, Flora)

Title:

Hand-bill for a performance by Flora Batson, "The Colored Lenny Lind"

Author:

**

Place Published:

Pasadena, California

Date Published:

October 31, 1889

Description:

Theatrical hand-bill with text on both sides, small woodcut portrait of Miss Flora Batson. 25.5x15.5 cm. (10x6¼").

Flora Batson was an internationally acclaimed concert singer of the nineteenth century whose talent and prestige earned her the title “Queen of Song.” The present advertisement is for a show at the Pasadena Tabernacle on October 31, 1889, added in response to demand at her earlier appearances.

Condition:

Horizontal crease at center, some light wear and soiling, short tear at edge without loss; very good.

Item#:

224999

Headline:

Flora Batson, "The Colored Lenny Lind"
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