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Italian soprano (1923-2016), signed photo shown as herself, 4 x 6 inches.

Italian soprano (1923-2016), signed photo, shown in Donizetti's Maria di Rohan at La Scala. Photo by Erio Piccagliani, Milan. Size is 5 x 7 inches, attractive large photo in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1923-2016), signed photograph, shown as herself. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

in unknown role, 4 x 6 inches, inscribed

Italian tenor (1929-2014), signed photo postcard, shown in Rigoletto. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches. 

Italian tenor (1929-2014), signed photo postcard, shown as the Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto at Coven Garden. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, minor crease near the lower right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Renato Cioni is an Italian operatic tenor, particularly associated with the Italian repertory. Cioni became widely known through his studio recordings of Lucia di Lammermoor and Rigoletto, opposite Joan Sutherland, in 1961. Signed promo photo as himself, 7 x 10 inches.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1870-?) whose career focused mostly on operetta. Nice black-and-white photograph of her depicted probably in role by photographer Varischi Artico & Co. (Milan), signed and inscribed by Ciotti with a short sentiment dated in Rome, November 1905. Size is 8.75 x 12.4 inches, some stains, in overall good condition.

Beautiful collection of 16 original and vintage tickets from different circus from the 1930s through the 1950s. Various sizes (mostly 5 x 3 inches), in very good condition or better. Rare! SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SEPARATELY.

Interesting collection of 7 original vintage carte-de-visite CDVs from the 1860s and 1880s featuring different dwarfs who used to perform in circus shows. Each one's size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition or better. (For further information about this performing dwarfs please check the description in three parts included in the last photos added to this listing).

Lot of 18 unsigned vintage photographs (16 cabinet-style, 1 photo postcard, 1 photograph) of circus freaks and performers including the siamese sisters (Millie & Christine), Herbert Barnett (dwarf), Mss. Clifford (sword swallower), Rose Wolff (violinist dwarf), The Shield brothers (giants), Big Hattie (fatwoman), L.J. Lee (stuntwoman), Prince Napoleon (dwarf) and others. The only photograph is signed by dwarf Prince Napoleon, and is blind stamped by photographer DeHaven, Chicago. The photo postcard is signed by Les. Gelvas, probably one of the duo of acrobats depicted on it. Sizes are 4.25 x 6.5 inches for the cabinet photos (approx., sizes are not the same); photo postcard is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, photo is 4 x 6 inches. All in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Nice lot of 16 photographs in total (13 signed, 3 unsigned) of various circus performers mostly famous clowns and acrobats. Among the signers are artists Will & Bobby Morris, Hip Raymond, Les Cathiers, Sliners Johnson, Ulaine Malloy, captain Roland Trebor, and others. Size is 8 x 10 each approximately, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian circus performer and actor (1884-1956) who appeared in the 1913 Russian Film Giacomino. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed with a short sentiment, dated in 1916. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, vintage item in very good condition.

Score for the valse chantante Ciribiribin by A. Pestalozza, made famous by Enrico Caruso. Score shows a photo of the great tenor on front page, and is complete, with all 6 pages (including covers). Published by McKinley Music Co., 10.25 x 13.25 inches, circa 1915, unsigned, in very good condition.

Italian bass (1880-1970), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed and dated 1923. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some silvering but not affecting the signature. In very good condition.

American mezzo-soprano/contralto (1878-1934), who toured worldwide immensely, and greatly helped raise funds for charity causes, later in life became a teacher. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1929, responding to a potential student, two pages in separate sheets, in English, each one is 5.75 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian bass-baritone (1926-?), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Rigoletto, inscribed at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1955. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Signed photo of the Rumanian-American violinist, shown in performance. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches

Romanian mezzo-soprano (b. 1955), signed photo, shown in title role of Bizet's Carmen, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1845?-?), cabinet photo by Montabone, Milan, shown in role (probably in La Forza del Destino). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, her name is written in ink on verso (not a signature), in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1899-1987), signed photo, shown as himself. Inscribed and dated in 1939, Milan. Stamped on verso by photographer Vicari, Torino. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches.

Spanish tenor (1899-1987), signed photo postcard, shown in Nave, dated in 1939. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1899-1987), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Inscribed and dated at the Teatro Regio, Parma in 1936. Stamped on verso by photographer Montacchini, Parma. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, slight silvering and small crease on upper right, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1899-1987). Typed letter signed written on personal stationery in Milan, dated in 1938. Written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: unsigned 3.5 x 5.5 inch photo, shown as himself. Large blue stains underneath the photo but not affecting his image. 

Italian bass (1919-1984), large signed photo, shown as Enrico VIII in Donizetti's Anna Bolena, dated in 1959. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1919-1984), signed photo, shown in role (possibly Padre Guardiano in Verdi's Forza del Destino), inscribed and dated in 1961. Printed photographer signature on front of photo. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

Belgian mezzo-soprano, signed photo, shown in role at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1920. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian mezzo-soprano. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her and dated at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, 1919, shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, creases over the left border, otherwise in very good condition.

American fashion designer (1929-2007). Interesting black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American stage and film actress (1893-1985), active between 1909 and 1954. Gorgeous black-and-white vintage photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1915; and also signed by the famous photographer Victor George below. Size is  7.5 x 9.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition,

American soprano and violinist (1902-1988). Large signed photo, shown as Violetta in Verdi's Traviata, inscribed to Leo Riemens. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano and violinist (1902-1988). Signed photograph, shown as herself,  inscribed. Photo by G. Nelidoff, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano and violinist (1902-1988). Signed photograph, shown in role in Massenet's Manon,  inscribed. Photo by G. Nelidoff, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left and bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Lot of 10 unsigned photos of the American ballet dancer (1919-2007) and instructor, shown in performance and as herself, two of them are stamped on verso by photographer. Most are 8 x 10 inches in size, all in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American novelist (1947-2013), very famous for his espionage novels, with storylines set after the cold war. Signed book, "Clear and Present Danger", one of his most famous novels, first edition, 1989, G. P. Putnam´s Sons, New York, novel was taken to film 5 years later. Signed and inscribed on the short title page, a total of 656 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, 6.4 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American novelist (1947-2013), very famous for his espionage novels, with storylines set after the cold war.  Signed book "The Hunt for the Red October", one of his most famous spy/suspense novels, first edition, published in 1984 by Naval Institute Press, Maryland, signed and inscribed by Clancy on the first title page. Hardcovers, dust jacket, 387 numbered pages, 6.25 x 9.2 inches, in excellent condition.

American novelist (1947-2013), very famous for his espionage novels, with storylines set after the cold war. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown probably in one of the films based in any of his novels. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer and actress (1861-1882), famous for her roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, deceased of tuberculosis at the age of only 21. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. Photograph by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Superstar English rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter (b.1945); and celebrated American guitarist (b.1947). Larger-sized black-and-white photograph signed by both stars shown in performance, printed on glossy photopaper. Size is 10.9 x 8.5 inches, minor creases, in excellent condition. Very rare!

British rock and blues guitarist (b.1945), singer and songwriter. Signed color photo shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

English rock and blues guitarist (b.1945), singer, and songwriter; regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph signed by him, dated in 1990. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, minor rust stains over the lower border, otherwise in very good condition.

English rock and blues guitarist (b.1945), singer, and songwriter; regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French literary figure (1840-1913) and director of the Theatre Francais. Autograph letter signed by him, no date, where he addresses a colleague, concerning some financial difficulties of setting up theatre productions. Size is 4.4 x 6.7 inches, spotted rust stains, in overall very good condition.

French literary figure (1840-1913) and director of the Theatre Francais. Autograph letter signed by him, dated January 11, 1879, addressed to the dramatist, theater director, and actor Hilarion Ballande (1820-1887), about personal matters. Size is 4.1 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French literary figure (1840-1913) and director of the Theatre Francais. Set of 2 autograph letters written in French and signed by him.  One, on Feb 3rd, 1892, 2 pages, 5.3 x 7.2 inches; the other, with no date, 1 page, 5.25 x 8.25 inches.. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed by French journalist Leo Claretie (1862-1924), 2 pages, dated on Nov 11th, 1899, 4.75 x 6.7 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (b.1940), signed photo shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.