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American singer (1950-2015) and songwriter; daughter of singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 9.7 inches, in excellent condition.

English actress (b.1941) on stage, television, and film; active since 1968. Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed by her. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

American tenor (b. 1950), signed publicity photo, shown as himself. Photo by Christian Steiner. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1914-?), signed photo, shown as Don Basilio in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia at the Teatro dell Opera, Rome. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1914-?), signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed. Photo by A. Ceizoli, Rome. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American violinist and member of the respected American Perolé Quartet of the interwar period. Stamped on verso by photographer Maillard, Kesslere. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1926. Size is 7 x 9.1 inches, trimmed from a larger format, minor damage over lower left corner, in good condition.

American jazz musician (1930-2015). Page from a magazine signed by him and also signed by Earl Blackwell. Size is 7.9 x 11 inches, folds, small piece of tape, in overall very good condition.

English composer (1875-1912) of Creole descent, called in his time the "African Mahler", Coleridge-Taylor developed a very successful career as a composer cut short by his death at age 37.  Autograph music quote signed by him, on a postcard, dated in 1902, with 3 bars with lyrics from his cantata "Song of Hiawatha" - his most famous work. Size is 4.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French author and woman of letters (1873-1954), who was also a mime, actress, and journalist. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by her. Size is 6.9 x 8.9 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is its original envelope.

Italian baritone (1811-1894), one of the three leading Italian baritones of nineteenth-century Italy, and performed in the world premiere productions of works by Verdi and Donizetti. Autograph note signed, written in Italian (sold untranslated). Size is 4 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian bass-baritone (b. 1976), signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English actress and singer (1905-1989), signed photo, 4 x 5.75 in, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French pianist (b.1948), best known for his interpretation of the French repertoire for piano. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 4.9 x 6.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor, known for operetta as well as other character tenor parts. Signed postcard photograph, shown in role (possibly David in Wagner's Die Meistersinger), dated in Vienna in 1919. Blind stamped on front by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor, known for operetta as well as other character tenor parts. Signed postcard photograph, shown as David in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, dated in Vienna in 1919. Blind stamped on front by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Collection of special issues of the theatrical periodical "Comoedia Illustré" and souvenir programs devoted to Ballets Russes and Rubinstein's Galas Russes for the seasons 1909-1921, with introductory letterpress text for each season by V. Svetloff. With splendid color and gilt illustrations of costume and set designs, as well as numerous photographic portraits of dancers and production artists. Published by De Brunoff, Maurice, & Jacques de Brunoff, editors. M. de Brunoff, Paris, 1922. Profusely illustrated with full color covers, mounted and full-page plates, and photographs, AMAZING ballet illustrations from the period. 187 leaves, bound and stored in a case. An outstanding visual record of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and Ida Rubinstein's Galas Russes in their most influential years, lavishly illustrated with the works of Bakst, Gontcharova, Larionov, Picasso, Matisse, Massine, Derain, and others.   Bakst is the most frequently represented artist in the group; the illustration inlaid to the upper cover is by Natalia Gontcharova. Original cloth, with inlaid illustrated upper cover from "The Firebird" by Natalia Gontcharova. Covers and spine rubbed and soiled, internally fine, but lacking cover for Ballets Russes program from May 1921 featuring Picasso illustration on recto and verso. Signed on first blank page by one of the editors (Jacques de Brunoff) and American dancer, teacher and dance writer Lillian Moore (1911-1967) who owned it. Size is 10.5 x 13.3 inches, 1.25 inches thick, hardcovers, damage on spine, which is mostly missing, with some lose pages but complete, otherwise in very good condition. Comes in a luxury cardboard case to protect it. See some sample photos.

Lot of 4 newspapers from Milan, Italy, January 1901, announcing Giuseppe Verdi´s death on January 27th, 1901. Newspapers are: Corriere della Sera, dated in Milan, January 28-29, 1901, front page only, 17 x 22 inches. La Stampa, dated in Milan, January 28th, 1901, front page only, 17 x 22 inches. Il Tempo-Giornale della Democrazia Italiana, dated in Milan on Sunday Jan 27th, 1901, front page only, 17 x 22.5 inches. Il Secolo, dated in Milan on Jan 27-28th, 1901, front page only, 17 x 23 inches. All of them are original, vintage newspapers, not copida, and have folds, otherwise are in excellent condition

Nice set of 68 fine engravings from around 1830, depicting people in daily tasks, landscapes, royalty, famous places and more. Each one is 5 x 8.25 inches or 8.25 x 5 inches, in high detail, in various conditions, some with rust, others in excellent condition. See scans. Not sold individually.

English actress (1878-1955) of stage and films. Beautiful colorized photo postcard signed by her, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, minor creases, some loss of ink on signature, in overall very good condition.

English stage and film actress (1878-1955), active between 1894 and 1949. Nice sepia photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, some rust spots, in overall very good condition.

English dancer (b. 1947), principal ballerina at the Royal Ballet. Signed photo postcard, shown in the Fille Mal Gardee, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian soprano (1927-1971), signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some creasing but in generally good condition.

French composer (1818-1885), creator mostly of songs and piano music. Large autograph music quote, signed and dated in Paris, 1880, for piano and voice, from the song "Petite Fleur". Size is 13.9 x 10.75 inches, 1 page, vertical fold across the center and two horizontal folds, minor cracks, otherwise in excellent condition.

French organist (1865-1938), worked with the Grand Organ of Notredame from Rennes for 54 years. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated August 24, 1919. Size is 5.5 x 7 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, creases, in overall excellent condition.

British actress and singer (1880-1946), (full name was Florence Eliza Collingbourne) appeared on stage in Edwardian musical comedies.  Signed postcard photograph, shown most likely in role. Photo by Bassano. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English conductor, composer and musical producer (1887-1982), among other orchestras he was the principal conductor of the Sadler´s Wells orchestra, worked as a record producer later in his career. Signed photo postcard, 3.25 x 5.25 inches, dated by him in 1938. Some damage on verso, otherwise in excellent condition

American blues guitarist (1932-1993) and singer; active between 1952-1993. Magazine "Guitar Player" signed boldly by him on the front cover (issue May 1988). Size is 8.2 x 10.75 inches, full magazine with all pages and covers (152 pages), in excellent condition.

American blues guitarist (1932-1993). Nice promo photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 8.3 x 7.4 inches, rust stains on the front, in good condition.

English novelist and actress (1937-2015). Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English actress (b.1933), American actress (b.1942), and American actor (1918-2010).  Beautiful color photo signed and inscribed by each one of the three artists, shown in the TV Series "Dynasty" (1981-1989).  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

British actress (b.1933), author, and columnist, best known for her role as Alexis Carrington in the soap opera "Dynasty" (1982); active since 1951. Signed photograph shown young in a movie. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

British actor (b.1942), active between 1965-2007. Black-and-white promo photograph signed by him. Size is 3.9 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

GF2383 Signed photo postcard, shown in role. Inscribed. Photo by Guttenberg photos, Manchester. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some bending on corners but otherwise very good condition.

English actress and singer (1887-1958), celebrated for her performances in musical comedies and early motion pictures. Signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated in 1916. Photo by E.O. Hoppe. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English actress and singer (1887-1958), celebrated for her performances in musical comedies and early motion pictures. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown young in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer-songwriter (b.1939), and musician with a career spanning seven decades. Black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer-songwriter (b.1939), and musician with a career spanning seven decades. Black-and-white promo photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

English tenor (1931-2013), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, very small creases on top and bottom right corners, otherwise in excellent condition. 

English tenor (1931-2013), signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

English singer (1865-1910) and dancer. Beautiful black and white photo postcard signed by her, shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, minor creases, otherwise in very good condition.

British actress (b.1940); active since 1963. Beautiful movie-still photograph from the film "Shirley Valentine" (1988) signed by her. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English musician (b.1951), drummer, songwriter, record producer, and actor; active since 1963. LP record for his album "Hello I Must Be Going!" (1982) signed by him on the front sleeve; authentication sticker by JSA on verso over the lower-right corner. Size is 12.25 x 12.25 inches, in excellent condition. LP record included (not tested).

British drummer, singer (b.1951), songwriter, record producer and actor. One of the  greatest best-selling artists during the 1980s and 1990s. Signed promo photo, with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

English musician (b.1951), drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor; active since 1963. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 9.9 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

English-French soprano (1833-1916), who debuted in the title role of Lucrezia Borgia at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 1858. Fine collection of three autograph letters in Italian and French (untranslated) signed by her, dated between 1888 and 1912. Letters are addressed to her friend and impresario Fano and concern private and music matters. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Program for a performance of Zimmermann's "Die Soldaten Vocal Symphony" and Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" by the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on October 15th, 1978, signed by the soloists Edith Kertesz-Gabry, Barbara Scherler, Gwendolyn Killebrew, Anton de Ridder, and conductor Hiroshi Wakasugi on their corresponding bio pages. Full program with all pages and covers, size is 11 x 7.6 inches, central fold, in very good condition.

Italian bass (b. 1964), signed photograph, shown in role or possibly in a gala performance, at the Teatro Di San Carlo, Naples. Stamped on verso by photographer Enzo Conte, Naples. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian violinist (1874-1937).  Beautiful signed photo postcard of the violinist, shown in performance.  Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, small crease below signature, minor silvering over the lower margin, otherwise in very good condition.