De Luca, Giuseppe. (1876 - 1950) Signed Christmas CardOriginal 1949 Christmas card, signed by the by the supreme Italian baritone. One of the leading Bel Canto singers of the century, he created several important roles including Michonnet in "Adriana Levouvreur," Paquero in "Goyescas," the title role of "Gianni Schicci," and Sharpless in "Madama Butterfly. " Among his students was the great Leonard Warren.