Léon Melchissédec's autograph at the back

Léon Melchissédec (1843-1925); French baritone.

The dedication reads as follows:

"Souvenir de Richard Coeur de Lion - 8bre 1873*

(autograph) Melchissédec

Blondel

Opéra Comique"

Blondel is a tenor-role in Grétry’s opera “Richard Coeur-de-Lion”. In his youth, Melchissédec was noted for his ability to sing tenor as well as baritone roles and he was especially successful as Blondel.

* 8bre 1873 = 8 October 1873