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French composer and teacher (1851-1931), one of the leading composers of his time in France, his works are worldwide performed today. Beautiful photo postcard signed by him with a short quote "author of the Chant de la Cloche" (his op.18).  Photo is blind-stamped on the front and also stamped on verso with blue ink by photographer Vanek, Prague. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (b. 1959), signed color photo, shown in role. Size is 5 x 7 inches.

Italian mezzo-soprano (b. 1959).  Beautiful color photo shown as herself, signed and dated by her in 1993.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.  For more signed photographs featuring famous opera singers please press here.

Italian mezzo-soprano (b. 1959), signed color photo, shown as Amneris in Verdi's Aida. Photo by Corrado Maria Falsani, Rome. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

French marquis and composer (1829-1903). Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1884 and 1892, as follows: One letter is addressed to the composer Léo Delibes (1836-1891) recommending the composer Maurice Emmanuel (1862-1938): “…depuis deux ans élève d’harmonie à la classe de M. Th. Dubois, M. Emmanuel ambitionne de suivre votre Cours…”. The second letter is addressed to a gentleman, concerning a performance of Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” he has attended: “…je viens d’aller entendre à Lyon les délicieux Maître-Chanteurs, Bonne exécution; – les choeurs excellents, et dire que la presse de chefs d’orchestre parisiens recule devant cet ouvrage…”. Different sizes and lengths, in very good condition or better. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1829-1903) and aristocrat. Set of two autograph letters in French signed by him, as follows: A. Coraboeuf 25. A. 95. To a gentleman: “…d’ici à quelques jours, je vous écrirai quel jour vous pourrez venir à Coraboeuf avec l’artiste en question. L’ami sur lequel je comptais pour les photographies que vous désirez est dans un état de santé qui ne lui permet pas de venir…”. 1 p. In-8. B. Vendredi soir. To a baroness: “…je suis fâché que le pauvre chassé ne veuille pas de M.lle Nevada, mais je comprends qu’il tienne à une française et M.me [Jeanne] Bilbaut conviendra parfaitement au rôle. Je n’ai pas encore vu [Léon] Carvalho, mais je ne partirai pas sans lui avoir parlé…”. 2 pp. In-8. ALSO INCLUDED is a laissez-passer mounted on cardboard for two people for the dress rehearsal. Friend of François Coppée, Jules Verne and Barbey d'Aurevilly, he is the author of romances, a “Concert overture” as well as an opera, Fatma (1847), and three comic operas, Quentin Metzys (1854), La Maison du docteur (1854), and Omphale et Pénelope (1855). Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view) SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

English tenor (1882-1949), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

English tenor (1882-1949), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size of photo is 4.25 x 6.5 inches mounted onto a 6 x 8 inch album page, in excellent condition.

English impresario (1844-1901), producer for Gilbert & Sullivan and builder of theaters. Signature cut. Size is 3 x 1.4 inches, irregular cut borders at the top, in very good condition.

American tenor (1927-1967), large signed photo, shown as himself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1927-1967). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Nigerian-Jamaican composer (1929-2002), jazz violinist, and choral conductor. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph music quote signed by him on a card with 2 bars from one of his works for cello and piano "5 Verses with Vamps" (1968). Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian composer (1750-1834) and violinist.  Original document handwritten and signed by him where he acknowledges having received a payment. Size is 7.3 x 8.9 inches approx., 1 page, in very good condition (see scans provided).

Portuguese-born theatrical impresario (1861-1936), closely linked to the musical scene of Buenos Aires since 1895 and Director of Teatro Colon. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Sie is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition. Rare!  

French actor (1923-2010).  Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment; photo by Harcourt, Paris.  Size is 4 x 5.6 inches, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1902-1969), signed photo, shown in role (most likely Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca), inscribed. Blind stamped by photography studio Foto Reale, Rome. Size is 4.25 x 7.75 inches, slight marks on bottom left of photo not affecting image or signature.

Italian baritone (1902-1969), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1940. Blind stamped on front by photographer Ettore Reale, Rome. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1902-1969), signed postcard photograph, shown as Teseo in Ildebrando Pizzetti's opera Fedra, inscribed and dated in Rome in 1939. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1955), active since 1979. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1955), recipient of various accolades; active since 1979. Nice black-and-white movie-still photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1955), recipient of various accolades; active since 1979.  Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German actress (1887-1980), active in films between 1913 and 1979. Gorgeous photo postcard signed by her, shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1925-2021), active between 1944-2012. Half-tone photograph on photographic paper signed by the actress with a short sentiment with a felt tip pen, shown young. Size is 8.4 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1925-2021), active between 1944-2012. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young, dated in 1950. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1925), active in films between 1944-2012.  Nice black and white movie-still photograph of the film "Ambush" (1950) signed by her.  Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian coloratura soprano and voice teacher (b. 1961), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German opera singer (b.1936).  Signed photo postcard shown as herself, dated on verso in 1961.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

German opera singer, film, and television actress (b.1936).  Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself.  Photo by E. Huber, Deining, Germany. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

German pianist (1891-1951). Fantastic black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in German, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, jagged edges, minor silvering over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1890-?), signed photo, shown as Manon, 3.5 x 5.5 inches. 

German mezzo-soprano and later soprano (1890-?), signed photo postcard, shown as the Countess in Mozart's Nozze di Figaro, signed in Vienna, dated in 1916. Beautiful vintage photo with bold and clear signature. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in extremely good condition.

Nice collection of 10 original, fine engravings depicting daily life and landscapes and a portrait, created between late 18th and early 19th centuries. Sizes range from 9 x 6.25 inches to 10 x 7.75 inches, one is in color and is sized 7 x 11.6 inches. Some age toning, but all in overall very good condition.

Celebrated Italian soprano (1893-1975). Signed card (4 folded pages), with an attached photo of her, shown as herself.  Photo is 4 x 5.5 inches, total item size of each page is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1897-?).  Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed in Milan, dated in 1929. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer Zancolli. This is a 4.75 x 8.25 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 8.75 x 13 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano  (1893-1975), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Inscribed and dated in 1953, Genova. Stamped on verso by photographer Braulin, Trieste. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches. 

Italian soprano (1893-1975), signed photo postcard, shown as Rosina in Il Barbiere, dated in 1934, Napole. Size is 4 x 6 inches,in ex condition. 

Italian soprano (1893-1975), signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor, dated in 1936. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1893-1975), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Blind stamp on front by photographer Giacomelli, Venice. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches.

Italian soprano (1893-1975), signed photo, shown in Don Pasquale, inscribed and dated in 1944. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1893-1975), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Inscribed and dated in 1942. Photo by Villani, Bologna. Size is 5.6 x 3.9 inches with some bending at corners but otherwise in excellent condition.

Recital Program of the italian soprano, held at Leicester in 1947, singing songs and arias. Signatures on program cover by the singer and pianist Beuf. Size 5 x 8.5 inches. Four pages including covers. Storage holes.

Celebrated Italian soprano (1893-1975), best remembered for her performance as Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Large signed photo inscribed to "Casa America" (Records Store located in Buenos Aires, Argentina), dated by her in 1927; photo by Ravagnan, Milan. Size is 7.6 x 10.25 inches mounted on a photographer mat sized 12 x 18.6 inches, minor creases and pinholes on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Famous Italian soprano (1893-1975), one of Arturo Toscanini's favorites, and a famous performer of Madama Butterfly. Signed photo, 4 x 5.75 inches, dated by her in 1962, inscribed

Famous Italian soprano (1893-1975), one of Arturo Toscanini´s favorites. Signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor. Size is 4.5 x 6.5 inches (photo size), dated by her in Rome in 1937. Mounted on a double acid-free mat (sized 8 x 10 inches), photo can be easily removed from it if desired - in excellent condition

Program for a recital of the star Italian soprano with pianist Ivor Newton and flutist Luigi Montesanto in London, 1935, signed by the soprano in one of the program pages. Size is 6.6 x 8.1 inches, full program with all pages and covers, some wear in covers, rust on the binding, in very good condition.