Ponselle, Rosa. (1897–1981) [Schlee, Valentina Nicholaevna Sanina. (1899–1989)] Signed Photograph in costume as Carmen (1935)Full length doubleweight sepia 8 x 10 inch (20 x 25 cm) portrait of the great American operatic soprano dressed as Carmen in a costume by Valentina Sanina Schlee (who went generally by her first name only) for the Met's 1935 production of Bizet's opera. Inscribed in blue ball point pen, "To Arthur A Wilson Sincerely Rosa Ponselle 1951." In fine condition, with a clipped portion of Ponselle's autograph envelope return address affixed to verso, and with