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Italian actor (1871-1965), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches. Minor silvering and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian actress (1881-1972), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Photo by Vettori, Bologna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian violinist (b.1945).  Signed black and white photograph shown in performance.  Size is 5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Original playbill for a Broadway production of the musical Chicago at Ambassador Theatre, featuring Carly Hughes, Jennifer Nettles, Brian O'Brien, Adam Zotovich, and others; signed by some members of the cast. Size is 5.3 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Annual event created in 1984 and usually held in June that features three days of performances by top-tier blues musicians, both old favorites and the up-and-coming. Original poster for the 1985 edition of the Festival. Size is 20 x 30 inches, rolled, in excellent condition.

Nice collection of 10 unsigned programs for performances of operas such as Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, Faust, Rigoletto, Martha, and other works. Size is 6.8 x 10 inches each, full programs, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT.

Gorgeous collection of over 400 items including 300+ slides and negatives from Chicago Lyric Opera between 1950-1960 belonging to photographer Nancy Sorensen, 17 envelopes with negatives and slides, and other 70 slides from The Metropolitan Opera. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Unsigned booklet, a pictorial souvenir album, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Chicago Lyric Opera in 1954.  Booklet includes over 250 black and white photographs from those 20 years.  Size is 10.75 x 10.75 inches, 40 pages, small creases on the spine, in overall very good condition.

Lot of 17 beautiful photographs of regular performers of the Chicago Lyric Opera shown on/off stage; all photographs are stamped on verso by photographer Nancy Sorensen. Artists include Nicolai Ghiaurov, Boris Christoff, Richard Tucker, Hans Hotter, Jean Madeira, and others.  Each one's size is 8 x 10 inches, conditions range from very good to excellent. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

British-Gibraltarian orchestral conductor (b.1971) and currently director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria.  Great color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

British-Gibraltarian orchestral conductor (b.1971) and currently director of the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria. Nice color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 7.3 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1880-?), signed cabinet photograph, shown possibly in role, dated in Milan in 1911. Photo by Giacomo Brogi photo studio, Florence. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

American baritone (1907-?), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, and dated in 1941. Printed signature on front of photographer Loveland. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several tears and cracks on edges, and mounting traces on verso, discount reflected in price. 

American baritone (1907-?), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, and dated in 1941. Printed signature on front of photographer Loveland. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several tears and cracks on edges, and mounting traces on verso, discount reflected in price. 

British-Nigerian actress (b.1974); active since 1998. Photograph of a poster of the American TV series "Supernatural" aired between 2005 and 2009 signed by the actress; COA sticker by Autographs over the lower-right corner (COA card included -not shown). Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous American cooking teacher, author and TV personality (1912-2004). Program for a charity event, Presbyterian Hospital of Pacific Medical Center, 1974, signed by her on the front cover and also by her husband Paul Cushing Child (1946-1994). Full program with all 34 pages and covers, includes some recipes inside, 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

American cooking teacher (1912-2004), author, and television personality. Her book "Julia Child & More Company" signed by her on the front end page. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979, 1st edition, with many color illustrations and recipes.  Size is 8.75 x 11.25 inches, 248 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, some wear, cracks, and fading on the dust jacket -book in excellent condition.

American cooking teacher (1912-2004), author, and television personality. Her book "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment ("bon appetit") on the first title page.  Published by Alfred Knopf, New York, 1967, 1st Edition, 11th Printing. Size is 7.3 x 10.1 inches 684 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, in very good condition.

American cooking teacher (1912-2004), author, and television personality. Her book "The Way to Cook" signed and inscribed by her on the first title page with a short sentiment "bon appetit"; published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1989.  Size is 9.6 x 11.3 inches, 511 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, minor wear on edges, in overall excellent condition.

British-American soprano (1811-1888), part of the Seguin Troupe which performed opera in English throughout America. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown as herself, by J. Gurney and Son photographers, New York. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian musicologist (1848-1916) and master luthier. Set of 5 autograph letters in Italian (untranslated) signed by him and dated between 1892 and 1915, addressed to Giovanni Tebaldini, about personal and professional matters, plus one autograph letter signed by his wife Loredana and dated 1916. Different sizes, lengths, conditions, and formats (see scans provided).  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Chinese-British actress (b.1933) whose career spans more than six decades and three continents. Nice card signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5.9 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black-and-white photograph of her, shown next to Sean Connery. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

English pianist and composer (1900-1961), who was also a teacher and author of books on piano technique. Signed half-tone photo. Size is 5 x 7.2 inches, mounted on a black card board that is 6.75 x 8.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American crime TV series (1977-1983) starred by Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox.  Great black and white photograph signed by stars Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, and Robert Pine.  Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown in role, dated in Lucca in 1959.  This is a 4 x 5.75 inch photo mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French playwright (1820-1880), brother of the famous French playwright and librettist Adolphe Choler. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, embossed, written in French and sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, some rust at the top of the page, otherwise in very good condition.

French baritone (1798-1892). Autograph letter signed, 1 page written in French, sold untranslated. Bold and clear signature. Size is 5.25 x 7.75 inches, a rare item in very good condition!

French tenor and baritone (1798-1892) Set of three autograph letters signed by him, as follows: A. [September 26, 1840]. To the singer Eugène Cannis: “…Je crois qu’il faut accepter Lille, nous y avons joué déjà une série de treize représentation salle comble toujours et nous n’avions pas notre répertoire actuel. Dans le cas ou Crosnier ne nous accorderait gros la fin de mois 8bre…”. 1 p. In-8.  B. [March 24, 1827]. To Louis-Marie Céleste d’Aumont (1762-1831), asking for: “…donner quatre ou cinq représentaions aux approcher de la semaine sainte et je ne puis le faire si vous ne daignez m’accorder un congé de quatre jours…”. 2 pp. In-4. C.  C. [Brussels, October 20, 1832]. To M. de Saint-Georges, concerning rights of poems: “…La somme de cent-Louis lui semble un peu serrée et cela parce-que les expression de votre lettre le mettent dans un doute qu’il faut lever. Nous ne pouvons bien apprécier cette phrase de votre lettre “nous mettrions pour condition expresse, que la musique et le poëme de Wallace deviendraient la propriété du théâtre de Bruxelles ou de M. son directeur seulement…”. 1 p. In-4. Included: printed portrait of the singer. Applied on cardboard. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

1-sheet flyer announcing a performance of the talented singer in Pennsylvania on August 4th, 1974, signed by her.  Size is 6 x 9 inches, 1 sheet, in very good condition.

Polish composer and virtuoso pianist (1810-1849), one of the most prominent composers for piano in history and a prominent figure of the Romantic era.  Chopin signed this historical contract at the bottom, acknowledging the receipt of money for the rights to publish 3 of his works, including the opus 35 ("Funeral Sonata"), one of his most famous works. An important Chopin autograph to have!. Document is printed, completed in ink by another hand, and signed by Chopin below the date and place (Paris, May 1840). Beautifully matted with a CDV or carte-de-visite from the 1860s, showing a portrait of the composer, who died of tuberculosis at age 39. A CDV created by photographer Wesenberg, St. Petersburg, Russia. Document is 7 x 5 inches (visible window size), CDV is 2.5 x 4 inches, total mat size is 16 x 10 inches, ready to frame. Document is in good condition, actual total size is 9.5 x 5.5 inches, has rust stains on borders hidden by the matting, and can be easily removed from mat if desired. ALSO INCLUDED is the book "Chopiniana", published in 2010 by the Polish Historical and Literary Society in Paris (which hosts a small museum in Paris dedicated to the composer), 102 pages with many illustrations showing their collection of items related to Chopin, 9.25 x 11.25 inches, in very good condition. A very rare item and an important document, matted with a nice portrait of the composer and a fine book.

Polish composer and virtuoso pianist (1810-1849) of the Romantic period, who wrote primarily for solo piano. Vintage Carte-de-Visite (CDV) photo of a portrait of Chopin by G. Le Gray (Paris).  Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian tenor (1888-1980), signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Gounod's Faust, dated in 1939, inscribed. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Russian tenor (1888-1980).  Signed photo postcard shown as himself, dated in 1934.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

French film actress (b.1929), active between 1953-1966.  Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young; photo by Harcourt, Paris.  Size is 3.9 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian tenor (1916-1982).  Signed photo shown in unknown role, inscribed.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (1909-1984) and choreographer. Fine half-tone photograph signed by him and mounted on hard cardboard. Total size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian baritone (b. 1929), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, signed on front with inscription on verso. Photo by Stockel and company, Hannover. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Mexican-born American actress (1923-2011); active between 1943-1988. Beautiful casual photograph signed by her over the lower-right corner, captured while walking in the streets of Rome; photo by Italfoto (Roma). Size is 7.75 x 11.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French filmmaker (1904-1994) whose name was Christian Maudet. Fine color photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 5.5 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-born American actress (1892-1951). Set of 5 letters signed by her including 2 typed letters and 3 autograph letters from the late 1940s and early 1950s. Various sizes, different lengths, in very good condition or better.  Original envelopes are ALSO INCLUDED. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Austrian-born German-American actress (1892-1951) who had a successful acting career in theatre and film in the USA until she was blacklisted during the McCarthy period; active between 1916-1949. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown probably in performance. Size is 9.4 x 11.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German actor (1869-1921). Fine photo postcard signed by him dated 1897. Size is 5.4 x 3.4 inches, in very good condition.

Indian-born British actress (b.1940), an icon of the "swinging London" era of the 1960s; active between 1957-2012. Fine card signed by her. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black-and-white photograph of her, shown probably in role. Size is 3.96 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Indian-born British actress (b.1940), an icon of the "swinging London" era of the 1960s; active between 1957-2012. Beautiful photograph shown in a film, signed by her.  Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Indian-born British actress (b.1940), an icon of the "swinging London" era of the 1960s; active between 1957-2012. Nice movie-still photograph from the 1977 movie "Demon Seed" signed by her.  Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.