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Scottish soprano (1870-1937),signed photo postcard, shown as herself, dated 1904. Inscribed with short sentiment. Photo by Rotary Photographic Co., London. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, with very slight silvering at top but overall in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1919-1974), signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed. Photo by Sansoni photographers, Codogno. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1919-1974), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Bellini's Norma. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Portuguese soprano (1870-1927), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1822-1890). Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him and dated in Brescia, 1851. Size is 6.9 x 9 inches, evident loss of paper over the left margin, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1908-?), signed photo, shown in title role of Ambroise Thomas's Mignon. Stamped on verso by photo studio Fotomateriale, Como. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1908-?), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, inscribed in Trieste, dated in 1948. Stamped on front by photo studio Villoresi. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano.  Large signed photo mounted on a mat by photographer Varischi & Artico, inscribed and signed on the  mat.  Total size is 9.1 x 14.1 inches (actual photo is 5.5 x 8.75 inches), jagged edges, in very good condition.

American actor whose real name is Walter Edward Cox (b. 1948), best known for his unorthodox starring roles in Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud and Hal Ashby's Harold and Maude.  Signed photograph, shown as Alex West in the 1987 American made for television super-natural horror film "Bates Model", a spin off sequel of the "Psycho" franchise. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1872-1903) who died young, nice cabinet photo showing her in the title role in Carmen. A photo by Kruger & Skowranek, Berlin, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink handwriting on front below the image, indicating her name and role, otherwise in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1879-?). Signed cabinet photograph, shown in title role of Bizet's Carmen, inscribed to her teacher. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, very small creases at very bottom of cabinet (not on the photo), otherwise in excellent condition. 

French mezzo-soprano (1879-?). Signed cabinet photograph, shown in title role of Bizet's Carmen, inscribed to her teacher and dated in 1903. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, very small creases at very bottom of cabinet (not on the photo), otherwise in excellent condition. 

American actor and film director (1900-1977). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in a film; ink-stamped on verso by William Morris Agency (New York). Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, minor mounting damage in all four corners (by photo corners), in very good condition.

Uruguayan composer and pianist Cesar Cortinas (1892-1918), who died of tuberculosis at age 26. Short signed music quote, with 3 bars from his work "Printemps", dated in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1909. On top of the quote, there is a signature by an unknown artist, dated also 1909. Size is 5 x 7.5 inches, age-toning, in excellent condition. On verso, a short text quote and signature by Italian criminologist Enrico Ferri (1856-1929), dated in 1908.

Star Spanish tenor (1891-1952), well-known for his performances in the Italian opera repertoire.  Large oval photo portrait, matted and signed on the mat by him, inscribed and dated in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1921. Photo by Amadeo, Barcelona. Size is 9.5 x 14.75 inches, in very good condition. rare!

Spanish tenor (1891-1952) with an outstanding voice, acclaimed by audiences on both sides of the Atlantic for his performances of Italian operas. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown as himself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1891-1952), acclaimed by audiences throughout the world for his exciting performances of Italian operatic works, especially those by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and the verismo composers. Extremely rare photograph of a painting signed by him, shown as himself, with a long inscription, dated in 1924. Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, rare and vintage historical item, beautifully preserved. Very small crease on the bottom-right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Czech-born baritone (1915-1962), beautiful signed photo mounted on a mat, shown as Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, inscribed. Size is 4 x 6 inches (photo), 6.75 x 9.5 inches (mat).

Czech-born baritone (1915-1962), shown as Scarpia in Tosca, dated in 1958. Stamped on verso by photographer Alf Stager, Vienna and Frankfurt. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in extremely good condition.

Czech-born baritone (1915-1962), beautiful signed photo mounted on a mat, shown in title role of Verdi's Falstaff, inscribed to his colleague, the bass Carlo Badioli, dated in 1947. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches (photo), 6.75 x 9.5 inches (mat).

Recital Program of the french-swiss pianist at London in the 1940's, performing music by Chopin and Schumann. Signed on Program cover by Cortot on top of his photo. Size 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Storage holes.

Lot of 2 full programs, 1952: 1) Performing Mendelssohn, Schubert, Weber, Chopin,Schumann, Liszt, 2) concert fully dedicated to music by Chopin (preludes).

Famous swiss pianist and conductor (1877-1962), one of the most popular 20th century musicians, especially renowned for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann.Autograph letter signed, with musical content, to the historian & author Christian Melchior Bonnet, w/envelope. One page, written on both sides. Size: 7x9 inches (letter), 7.25x4 inches (envelope).

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated in Ambers, December 8, 1949, addressed to one of his friends. Size is 5.3 x 8.2 inches, 1 sheet written on both sides, in excellent condition. Original envelope included.

Famous swiss pianist and conductor (1877-1962), one of the most popular 20th century musicians, especially renowned for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann Autograph letter, signed by him, July 1950, 1 sheet , 2 pages

Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877-1962), great autograph music quote handwritten and signed by him. Music belongs to a piece by French composer Cesar Franck. Originally part of an autograph album, this page is 7 x 4.5 inches and is signed on verso by famous Italian baritone Pasquale Amato (1878-1942), who dated his signature in London in 1914. EXcellent condition

Cortot performs 24 preludes by Chopin and music by Franck, Ravel and Schumann. Large size: 8.25 x 11.75 inches, in very good condition

Program (unsigned) for a performance of the celebrated French pianist in 1907. Size is 11 x 15.7 inches, folds, in very good condition.

Program for a concert by Cortot at Carnegie Hall, December 3rd, 1922, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Size is 6 x 9 inches, in very good condition.

Alfred Cortot, May 25th, 1927 concert program with E. De Ribaupierre conducting L´Orchestre de Ribaupierre, Gluck Beethoven Haydn Franck, 2 pages

Concert with Bruno Walter conducting Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Prokofieff Chopin Brahms, 30 pages

Recital in Berlin, Mendelssohn Schubert Weber Chopin Schumann Liszt, 2 pages

Full program for a concert on November 23rd, 1931, Alfred Cortot performing Chopin´s piano concerto Nr 2, with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Bruno Walter. Size is 6 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Full program for a performance as soloist by the French pianist at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 26th, 1952. A concert dedicated to music by Chopin, size is 6.25 x 9 inches, a ticket stub is included, in excellent condition.

Unsigned program for an all-Chopin recital by the star French pianist at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on July 26, 1952. Size is 6.3 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Full program for a concert by Alfred Cortot at Carnegie Hall, with the National Symphony Orchestra, Dec 2nd, 1922, performing Schumann´s piano concerto. Size is 6 x 9 inches, 8 pages, some rust at the top, in very good condition.

Unsigned program for a recital by the star French pianist at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on August 12, 1952, performing works by Chopin, Schumann, and others. Size is 6.3 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Fine album page signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French plus a short 3-bar music quote. Size is 5.4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous swiss pianist and conductor (1877-1962), one of the most popular 20th century musicians, especially renowned for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann. Signed cardboard board with a photo attached (all in one piece), sized 6 x 7.75 inches. In excellent condition, clear, bold signature, dated 1937 - will look beautiful if framed

Famous swiss pianist and conductor (1877-1962), one of the most popular 20th century musicians, especially renowned for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann.Great signed photo, showing him inspecting a score, with a short sentiment, dated in 1933. Stamped on verso by The Gramophone Company, Hayes, Mlddx. Size is 7.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

Famous swiss pianist and conductor (1877-1962), one of the most popular 20th century musicians, especially renowned for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1936, also signed (in pencil) by the photographer. On verso, a newspaper clip about his passing, dated in 1962. In very good condition, size is 4.7 x 7.1 inches.

Famous swiss pianist and conductor (1877-1962), one of the most popular 20th century musicians, especially renowned for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann. Large signed half-tone photo, 1937

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.6 inches, small crease over the upper-right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century.  Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Beautiful black-and-white photograph of the pianist signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by him, dated 1949.  Size is 6.8 x 9.25 inches, some stains over the upper-left corner, minor creases, mounting traces on verso, in overall very good condition.

French pianist (1877-1962), conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1950. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.