Massenet, Jules. (1842-1912) Original Photograph Portrait, inscribed at "Cid" premiere.An unusual original photograph of the composer, inscribed by him on the image "Nantes Janvi. 1887. 1re du Cid en Province." 10. 5 X 14. 5 cm. From the personal collection of Jules Massenet. "Le Cid" was first performed two years earlier by a star studded cast at the Opra Comique in Paris on November 30, 1885, with Jean and Edouard de Reszke, Pol Plancon, and Mme. Fides Devries. While the opera itself is not in the standard operatic repertory, the