Puccini, Giacomo. (1858–1924) Large Photograph inscribed to Dante del PapaOriginal photograph by Boissonnas & Taponier of Paris, boldly signed and inscribed by the composer in Italian in ink on the lower photographer's mount to the important tenor, Dante Del Papa: "All' amico Dante del Papa Ricordo di Puccini New York 21. II. 07." The image measuring 6 x 8 inches (15. 5 x 21. 5 cm), the full mount 9 x 12 inches (23 x 31cm). Stamped on the verso by the photographer, some surface creasing in one area in the image and in the