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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). Gorgeous sepia photo postcard signed by him in 1938, shown as himself. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches (probably trimmed from a larger format), in very good 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). Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 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.

British actress (b.1940); active between 1957-2002. Fine black-and-white movie-still photograph from a film, signed by her. Size is 6 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

British soprano (b.1950). Black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American-French conductor and harpsichordist (b.1944), great promo photo signed by him, 7 x 10.5 inches

American-French conductor and harpsichordist (b.1944). Nice color photograph signed by him. Size is 3.9 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano, active at the Metropolitan Opera and other leading American houses in the 1970s to 1990s. Signed publicity photograph, shown as herself, photo by Lisa Kohler. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

American mezzo-soprano, active at the Metropolitan Opera and other leading American houses in the 1970s to 1990s. Signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on some corners, otherwise in excellent condition.   

Bulgarian-born environmental artist (1935-2020), his full name is Christo Vladimirov Yavachev. Christo is famous for his works with his now deceased wife Jeanne-Claude and his own. Signed book "The Umbrellas" about the joint project for Japan and USA which led to an exhibition in June-July 1989. Published by the Guy Pieters Gallery, Belgium. Christo signs on the title page of this bilingual (in English and Japanese) book full of pictures. Size is 9.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. Also included is a separate, 2-page printout that explains about the project.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), signed photo, shown young, inscribed, 5 x 7 inches. In excellent condition

Signed photo of the Bulgarian bass (1914-1993) shown in the title role of Mussorgski's Boris Godunov. Inscribed. Size 5 x 7 inches.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), signed photo, shown as himself. Inscribed and dated in 1952, Rome. Size is 4 x 6 inches. 

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), signed photo, shown in the title role in Boris Godunov. Inscribed and dated in 1965. Size is 4 x 6 inches. 

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), signed photo, shown in role. Inscribed and dated in 1951. Stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, Milan. Size is 5 x 7 inches. 

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Boris Godunov, probably his best-known and most celebrated role. Attractive photo with clear signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar Bulgarian bass (1914-1993) and English Mezzo-Soprano, double signed photograph, shown in roles in Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), Yugoslavian soprano (1921-2011). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both artists plus Alda Noni and another unknown signer, shown in a production of Mozart's opera Die Zauberflöte at Teatro San Carlos, Naples. Size is 6.8 x 4.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, was known for both Russian, French, and Italian repertoire. Set of 2 autograph letters in Italian signed by him and dated 1967 and 1982. Size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, in excellent condition (1967); and 5.75 x 8.25 inches, 1 written page, in excellent condition (1982). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), signed cast page from a performance of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov at the Chicago Lyric Opera from November 1958, signed on the top left of the page. Size is 6 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for both Russian, French and Italian repertoire.  Signed photograph, shown as himself, possibly in rehearsal. Stamped on verso by photographer Hubert Kluger. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.                                        Default Title                                       

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for both Russian, French and Italian repertoire. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown as Filippo II in Verdi's opera "Don Carlo". Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, signed on the front by photographer Houston Rogers (London) and ink-stamped on verso as well, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for both Russian, French and Italian repertoire.  Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Printed signature on front by photographer Villiani, Bologna. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition. 

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for both Russian, French and Italian repertoire.  Signed photograph, shown as Kociubey in Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa, inscribed and dated in 1961. Additional inscription and signature on verso. Stamped on verso by photographer Levi, Florence. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition. 

Program for a performance of Verdi's "Nabucco" at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, on November 3rd, 1968, signed on the cover by Boris Christoff; on their corresponding photo/bio pages by Elena Suliotis, Salvador Novoa, David Hughes, and Lou Ann Wyckoff; and on the program page by conductor Mario Gusella. Size is 8.2 x 11.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Shown as himself, 5x7 inches.

French film and TV actress (1923-2012).  Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Photograph is ink-stamped on verso by photographer Sam Levin, Paris. Size is 4.4 x 5.4 inches, minor creases, otherwise in very good condition.

American actress (1926-2012) and model; active between 1946-1952. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7. 7 x 9.5 inches, signature is a bit light but still clearly visible, otherwise in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1965) known for her work in soap operas; active since 1987. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1930-2014), signed photo, shown in role, inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1930-2014), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Photo by Alfredo Valente. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian bass-baritone (b. 1943), signed photograph, shown as Golaud in Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande, signed on front with additional text on verso. Size is 4.5 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.