Sobinov, Leonid. (1872-1934) Signed PhotographA superb and boldly inscribed postcard photograph of the legendary Golden Age Russian tenor. Corners worn creased, otherwise very fine. "He sang at the Bolshoi from 1897, then with private opera companies and theatres, at La Scala (1903, 1905, 1911), Monte Carlo and Berlin (1905) and Madrid (1908). He made numerous appearances throughout Russia Even after he left the stage (1924) he was active at the Bolshoi in various capacities. He had a profoundly