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Vilhelm Herold (b. Hasle , d. Frederiksberg)

8 autograph letters, signed. + 4 autograph post cards, signed. Dated 1895–1908. Sent from Paris, Prag, Oslo, Egypt and London. 8vo. More than 60 pages. No envelopes.

The letters are sent to Vilh. Herold's close friend, prefect C.E.A. Ammentorp (1862–1942). In the letters, Herold talks about the cities he visits but also about his great popularity and great successes in the theaters. In a postcard from Prague he states in a confident tone: ”[…] Og så kan jeg jo ikke lade være med at fortælle at jeg har fejret sande triumfer her. Har sunget 5 gange og skal synge 2 hver gang udsolgt flere dage i forvejen [..] Flere hundrede personer omringede mig og min drosche i forgårs og rev blomsterne fra mig […]. Bare jeg kommer levende herfra !![…]”.

Provenance: Descendants of royal chamber singer and sculptor Vilhelm Christoffer Herold (1865–1937).

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Books and manuscripts, 22 June 2021

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