Ponselle, Rosa. (1897-1981) Signed Photograph as Leonora in “La Forza del Destino”Sriking postcard photograph, boldly signed late in life by the great soprano. 9 x 14 cm and in very fine condition. "Ponselles voice is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful of the century. She was universally lauded for opulence of tone, evenness of scale, breadth of range, perfection of technique and communicative warmth. Many of these attributes are convincingly documented on recordings. In 1954 she made a few private song recordings,