Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931): Australian Opera singer; 'Melba's Gift Book' published by George Robertson (Australia 1916) edition de luxe signed copy. Red linen covered boards with embossed gilt title and monogram. Illustrations by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, Norman Lindsay, Ellis Rowen, Percy Lindsay, Lionel Lindsay, Will Dyson etc. Very attractive, VG condition; 'Melba Patriotic Concert' program 1914; 'Melba' by Percy Colson (Britain 1932); 'Melodies & Memories' by Nellie Melba (1925), scarce. (4 items)
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