184 RIZZA GILDA DALLA: (1892-1975) Italian Soprano. Regarded as Puccini's favourite soprano, she sang at several Puccini's premieres. Signed postcard photograph by Dalla Rizza, the image depicting the soprano in a semi profile half length pose. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink across the image, and dated 1916 in her hand. The photograph is lightly affixed to a larger brown card. Together with Bruna Castagna (1903-1983) Italian Mezzo. Signed and inscribed 7.5 x 9.5 photograph, the image showing the singer in a half length pose. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area of the image and dated Buenos Aires, 1941, in her hand. Also including Luisa Bertana (1888-1933) Argentinian Mezzo. Signed 4.5 x 3 photograph, the image depicting Bertana setaed in a half length pose. Signed in bold black ink and dated August 1929 in her hand. Further including Hilde Reggiani (1918-1996) Italian Soprano. Signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photograph, a close up portrait. Signed in bold black ink to the lower light border, dated 1941 in her hand. VG, 4 £100-150