Szell, George. (1897–1970) Signed PhotographRare signed photograph of the great conductor smiling broadly, inscribed "For Quita very affectionately and devotedly George Szell." Edge wear, pinholes in upper corners, small tear to right margin, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20. 5 x 25. 2 cm). In 1915, at the age of 18, Szell won an appointment with Berlin's Royal Court Opera (now known as the Staatsoper). There, he was befriended by its Music Director, Richard Strauss. Strauss instantly recognized