Original Autographs 1958

Harold Taylor - THE WITTY WIZARD Conjuror and Comedian

and FLORENCE AUSTRAL (1892-1968) Australian Operatic Soprano

(One of the Great Wagnerian Sopranos of Her Era)

Two page flier signed on rear (Taylor) and attached signed sheet (Austral)

Flier measures 20.3 x 25.2 cm when unfolded

Sheet measures 16.3 x 14 cm

Flier inscription reads 'To Deirdre, with Love from Harold Taylor'

Sheet reads 'Greetings and good wishes, Florence Austral'

The photos also show the original album in which this item was loosely inserted

NB only the signed flier and the attached signed sheet described here are for sale

The autographs in this album were collected (between 1928 and the late 50s) firstly by the Perth-based professional baritone singer Ian McLeish who was a member of the Jimmy Shand troupe. McLeish and his wife were active members of the Perth Gaelic Society and performers in their musical events. The album was continued by his daughter Deirdre (herself an accomplished singer). Many of the autographs were dedicated to her.