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Croat soprano (1932-1991), signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Puccini's Manon Lescaut. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Croat soprano (1932-1991), signed photograph, shown in title role of Puccini's Turandot. Photo by Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, crease in middle of photo, otherwise in excellent condition.

Slovenian soprano (1920-2016), signed photo, shown in Alexander Borodin's Prince Igor. Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian tenor, signed photo postcard, shown in role in Bizet's Carmen. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a concert by star violinist Ole Bull, who performs one of his own compositions as well as music by Paganini. In good condition, 6 x 9.5 inches,  paper missing at the top but the rest is very good without cracks or folds, 4 pages, has some annotations in pencil.

Norwegian-born violinist (1810-1880), one of the greatest violin players of the 19th Century. Signed note, with a short sentiment, dated by him in New York in 1856. Together with a very nice photo postcard showing him with the violin. Note is 7.25 x 7 inches, a few rust stains and folds, otherwise in very good condition

Norwegian-born violinist (1810-1880), one of the greatest violin players of the 19th Century. Beautiful photograph of him in performance, mounted on a larger card and signed at the bottom. Size is 5 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition. On verso there is attached a card with a signature by Luigi Arditi (1822-1903), Italian violinist, composer and conductor, dated by him in April 1880. Click on thumbnail to see scan of vers.

Norwegian-born violinist (1810-1880), one of the greatest violin players of the 19th Century.  Signed carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph, with a short sentiment ("Truly Yours"). A photo by H.T. Anthony, New York, 2.4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. On verso, ink markings by another hand, "this autograph of Ole Bull was obtained in Bergen, Norway, August 10th, 1868 by professor J.J. Watson while on a visit to the great artist. Presented to Doc. L.B. Larkin by his friend J.J. Watson, Sept. 28th, 1868". Watson was an American violinist, composer and teacher who visited Bull twice in Bergen, while Larkin was a physician and spiritualist.    

Program for a concert by star violinist Ole Bull, who performs one of his own compositions as well as music by Mozart. American organist and composer Eugene Thayer also plays his own music. In very good condition, 5 x 7.75 inches, has minor cracks and folds, 1 page

American tenor (1937-2014), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 7.25 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

American tenor (1937-2014), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1977 with the phrase "After Dark". Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian-American actor (b.1959), TV writer, host, producer, and comedian. Black-and-white promo photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Original playbill for a Broadway production of the musical Bullets over Broadway at St. James Theatre; featuring Nick Cordero, Vincent Pastore, Helene Yorke, Kevin Worley, and many others; signed by many members of the cast. Size is 5.3 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Rare collection of 21 autograph photos and cards, each signed by a famous Spanish bullfighter. Full list includes: Angel Carmona ("El Carnicero" or "The Butcher"), Antonio Bienvenida, Antonio Fuentes, Antonio Marquez, Juan Bienvenida, Luis Gomez Calleja, Luis Miguel Dominguin, Luis Suarez ("Magritas"), Manuel Garcia ("Revertito"), Manuel Gonzalez, Manuel Jimenez ("Chicuelo"), Manuel Mejias, Manuel Torres ("Bombita"), Marcial Lalanda, Martin Francisco Caro ("Curro Caro"), Rafael Gonzalez Madrid ("Machaquito"), Raul Ochoa Rovira, Ricardo Torres Reina, Sebastián Silvan ("El Chispa"), Vicente Pastor and Gregorio Tebar ("El Inclusero"). Varios sizes, with most being postcard size, cards are 4.5 x 2.6 inches, all in very good condition. A rare, quite unique set!

American actress (b.1964) and producer, recipient of various accolades; active since 1987. Beautiful color studio photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1964) and film producer. Fine color photograph signed by her, shown receiving an Academy Award. Size is 7.8 x 10.7 inches, in excellent condition.

British soprano (b.1958).  Signed photo shown as herself.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1857-1928). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Amiens, September 30th, 1923, where he addresses the poet Édouard David (1863-1932): “…S’il me fallait choisir entre les trois pièces que vous avez fait représenter, et qui m’ont, toutes trois, vivement intéressé, je donnerais la palme, incontestablement, à Ech’ Pardon…”.  Size is 4.3 x 6.8 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, in excellent condition.

Full program for a performance with the Symphony Society of New York (later New York Philharmonic), under the baton of Walter Damrosch at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Hans von Bulow performs as piano soloist in two full concertos (by Beethoven and Liszt), plus a piece of his own composition. Full program with all pages and covers, with 8 pages in total including the covers, in excellent condition. See scans of front page and program page.

Hans von Bulow conducts Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, December 5th, 1887. Clotilde Kleeberg, piano. Program page of Hans von Bülow in his first season as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. Soloist Clotilde Kleeberg, one of the greatest female pianists of the 19th century. Meyerbeer, Schumann piano concerto, Beethoven symphony n° 7, Raff, Saint Saens, Haendel, Field, Mendelssohn. With announcement and detailed program of following concert with Bulow and violinist Adolph Brodsky on January 6th, 1888. Mendelssohn, Weber, Brahms violin concerto, Wagner excerpts from Tristan und Isolde. Excellent condition.

German conductor, pianist, and composer (1830-1894), one of the most famous conductors of the 19th century. Album page signed by him and dated in Hamburg, 1892, adding a short quote from Massimo D'Azeglio. Size is 6.8 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of the conductor. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1842-1902), appeared as Johannes Freudhofer in the 1895 world premiere performances of Wilhelm Kienzl's opera Der Evangelimann. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in Berlin in 1897. Photo by Marcus, Berlin. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, there is a significant cut at the bottom right (although the full text and image are still present). Discount reflected in price. 

German baritone (1847-1902), and creator of famous roles such as Kienzl's "Der Evangelimann" and "Don Quixote". Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated December 11, 1882, where he addresses a gentleman, thanking him for the invitation to take part in a concert and arranging some details for both the music to be sung and the related rehearsals.  Size is 11.1 x 8.4 inches, four written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, overall age toning, some dust stains, in overall very good condition. Short summary translated into Italian is ALSO INCLUDED.

German baritone (1842-1902), appeared as Johannes Freudhofer in the 1895 world premiere performances of Wilhelm Kienzl's opera Der Evangelimann. Autograph note signed, written on both sides of a 3.5 x 5.5 inch postcard. Written in German. sold untranslated, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1879-1949).  Signed photo postcard shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer G. Lucas. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1839-1912), unsigned cabinet photo of the tenor who was at the world premiere of Fosca (the opera by the famous Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Gomes). A photo by Henrique Nunes, Portugal, shown as himself. Size is 4.25 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (b.1937), signed photo, probably as Principessa d'Eboli, inscribed, 7.25 x 9.50 inches.

American mezzo-soprano (b.1937), signed photo, shown in role, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (b. 1937), signed photo, shown in role (probably as Carmen). Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches. 

American mezzo-soprano and later soprano (b. 1937), signed photo, shown in title role of Bizet's Carmen with Franco Corelli. Large attractive photo with bold and clear signature. Size is 8 x 10 inches with significant wear on corners and edges of photo not affecting the signature, discount reflected in price.

Concert program, performing music by Brahms (his songs), in Kassel February 9th, 1966. Size is 15 x 21 cm, 10 pages, storage holes not affecting signatures, otherwise in very good condition.

Program for a recital with music by Schubert & Schumann, Kassel December 4th, 1968. Size is 15 x 21, with full page portraits of Grace Bumbry, signed on the program page. Storage holes not affecting signatures, otherwise in very good condition.

Celebrated American mezzo-soprano (b.1937) who later tackled soprano roles in a wide range of Italian, French, German and English repertory.  Large signed photo shown as Floria Tosca in Puccini's opera.  Size is 10.9 x 14 inches, minor damages on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

American opera singer, one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, as well as a major soprano for many years. Signed photo, shown as Tosca in the opera of the same name by Puccini, 8 x 10 inches, truly gorgeous.

American opera singer, one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation, as well as a major soprano for many years. Signed photo, shown in an unknown role (probably Carmen), 4.5 x 7 inches, promo photo.

Grace Bumbry signs a recital program, Berlin, January 21, 1966. Schubert, Brahms, Wolf, Strauss, 1 page, 5.75 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition

Brazilian model and actress (b.1980), active since 1997. Gorgeous black-and-white half-tone studio photograph signed and inscribed by her. Size is 8.5 x 10.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (b. 1941), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches. 

German soprano (b. 1941), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Maria Steinfeldt, Berlin. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American film and TV actress (b.1944); active between 1959 and 2010. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young in one of her films. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian child actress (1870-1928) and later a stage performer. Fine signed cabinet photograph and handwritten on verso by her, dated in 1908, shown young. An original cabinet by Eugen Schofer, Vienna. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian pianist (b.1987). In 2010 signed an exclusive recording contract with Sony Classical Records. Beautiful signed photo. Size 8 x 10 inches.

Georgian-born French pianist (b.1987). Gorgeous color studio photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian-born concert pianist (b.1987), a child prodigy, she is a Sony recording artist and currently performs in the most important concert halls. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches.

Georgian-born French pianist (b.1987). Beautiful color studio photograph signed by her. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian-born French pianist (b.1987). Beautiful black-and-white studio photograph signed by her. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.