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French soprano Anna De La Grange (1824-1905), who was the first Traviata in the US. Signed album page mounted onto a larger album page containing her signature, written in French and sold untranslated. Also included: an additional signature of Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa, a Scottish soprano (1836-1874), who enjoyed an outstanding international career, and was the cofounder of the Parepa-Rosa Opera company. Her signature and text are in English and she signed as "E. Parepa-Rosa".   Total size of the larger album page containing both of these mounted signed pages is 6.5 x 8.25 inches , some wear and paper loss at far edges of the larger page, but each of the attached pages are in excellent condition.

French rope acrobat (1910-1992). Black-and-white photograph inscribed and signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

French singer (1801-1868), teacher and writer, cantor of the music chapel of Charles X, he was much appreciated by Luigi Cherubini and Carl Maria von Weber. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date indicated, addressed to a Maître, concerning the visit of the journalist Louis Esnault: “…vous ne pouvez pas douter du plaisir que nous aurons à faire la connaissance performelle d’un homme dont nous aimons le beau talent depuis long-temps…”. Size is 5.3 x 8.45 inches, 1 page, letterhead of "L'Univers Musical", folds, creases, in overall good condition.

Mexican tenor (b. 1958), large signed publicity photo, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Fine, richly illustrated book about the 1980 film "Nijinsky". George de la Peña performed in the title role in this film by director Roland Gelatt. This is a book released by Ballantine Books, New York, in 1980, about the film, contains numerous black and white pictures of the real Nijinsky in performance and real life, as well as 55+ pages full of color shots from the movie. One of the color photos, a full-page picture, is signed by American ballet dancer and actor George de la Peña (Nijinsky) (b.1955), over the top left corner. Soft, silver covers, 11.5 x 11.5 inches, some wear on covers, in very good condition. See some scan examples of pages

American ballet dancer (b.1955) and actor.  Movie Still photo from the film "Nijinsky" (1980) signed with a short sentiment by him.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1955), musical theatre performer, choreographer, actor, and teacher. Gorgeous black-and-white promo photograph signed by him, shown as Vaslav Nijinsky in the film "Nijinsky" (1980). Size is 9.5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Venezuelan dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher (b. 1932), active throughout Latin America from the 1950s until the turn of the century. Signed photograph, shown in performance, inscribed with short sentiment, dated in 1953. Stamped on verso by Fashion Photography studio. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some bends and rust near bottom of front side, otherwise in very good condition. 

Program for a concert at Sociedad ProArte Musical, Havana, 1955, signed by the reputed guitarist. One-sheet program printed on both sides. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French cardinal (1768-1851). Autograph letter handwritten in French by another hand (sold untranslated) signed by De la Tour, dated in 1842.  Size is 8.25 x 10.6 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed invitation to a funeral, dated 1842. Size is 8.1 x 10.5 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Cuban composer (b.1925), who is also a jurist and a music critic. Beautiful photograph and short music quote signed by him for his work Adios for orchestra (“Farewell”, 1977), both matted and ready to frame. Total size is 5.1 x 10.1 inches, quote is 2.9 x 1.7 inches; photograph is 3.1 x 4.75 inches, both in very good condition.

Argentine dancer who had an important career at Teatro Colon in the 1930s and 1940s. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated 1934; an original photo by Annemarie Heinrich (who signed in pencil over the lower-left corner). Size is 9.25 x 7.3 inches, mounted on hard cardboard, in very good condition.

Portuguese conductor and composer (1869-1924). Album page signed by the composer on August 1923 with a 3-bar music quote from an unknown piece. Size is 8.6 x 6.9 inches, minor stains, in excellent condition.

American actor in theater and films, mostly known for his appearance in the 1932 film "Watch Beverly". Autograph note on an album page signed by him. Size is 7 x 7.8 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

English composer and singer (1858-1935), whose birth name was Isidore Cohen. Particularly well known as a singer and composer of art songs who later began to compose music for the stage including operas beginning in the 1890s.  Autograph letter signed, 3 pages on a folded 4 page document, size is 4.5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

English composer and singer (1858-1935), whose birth name was Isidore Cohen; well known as a singer and composer of art songs and music for the stage including operas in the early 1890s.  Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated November 26, 1908, about music business. Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, in overall very good condition.

Unsigned program for a performance of the celebrated Spanish pianist at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on August 20, 1966, performing works by Couperin, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Montsavatge, Granados, Juravsky, and De Falla. Size is 6 x 8 .8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the famed Spanish pianist and the British conductor with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra performing works by Scriabin, Beethoven, and Prokofiev signed by both performers in Leeds on February 2nd, 1985. Size is 8.25 x 7.8 inches, full program, two ticket stubs included, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist (1923-2009) and composer, considered one of the greatest piano legends of the 20th century. Beautiful set of 3 handmade drawings of the Spanish pianist by the Italian-born American artist and music fan Alice Roselli (1922-2003), signed by De Larrocha in 1978, 1979, and 1982.  Sizes are 8 x 11 inches approximately, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Spanish pianist (1923-2009), one of the great piano legends of the 20th century. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, dated in 1969, inscribed, in excellent condition

Spanish pianist (1923-2009) and composer, considered one of the great piano legends of the 20th century. Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed by her. Size is 8.1 x 10.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist (1923-2009) and composer, considered one of the great piano legends of the 20th century. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a fine 2-bar autograph music quote from one of Mozart's Piano Concertos signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1987. Size is 7.9 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist (1923-2009) considered one of the great piano legends of the 20th century. Black-and-white promo photograph by London Records signed by her. Size is 8.1 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Program page from a solo recital of the celebrated Spanish pianist at the Avery Fisher Hall, New York, on November 21, 1982, signed by her. Size is 5.5 x 9 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Program for a concert of works by Mendelssohn, Mozart and Debussy at the Carnegie Hall, New York, 1976 signed by the famous Spanish pianist and the Hungarian-born British conductor conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.  Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Large poster announcing a beneficiary concert in New York on October 3, 1970 to raise funds for the International Piano Library which suffered a devastating fire, signed by different artists. Size is 22.5 x 28.5 inches, in excellent condition. Signing artists include pianists Jorge Bolet, Ivan Davis, Bruce Hungerford, Gunna Johansen, Alicia De Larrocha, Raymond Lewenthal, Guiomar Novaes, Jesus Maria Sanroma, Rosalyn Tureck, Fernando Valenti, plus soprano Beverly Sills and conductor Julius Rudel.

Famous Italian-born American film producer (1919-2010), active between 1938-2010. Fine larger-size color photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 10.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist and composer (1882-1964).  Large photo shown young, signed and inscribed by him, probably trimmed from a larger size.  Size is 10.75 x 13.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Belgian baritone (1883-1962), large signed photo, shown as Valentin in Gounod's Faust, at the Theatre de la Monnaie, Brussels, dated in 1910. Very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 8 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish soprano (1875-1956), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1902. Size is 3.75 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish soprano (1875-1956), signed cabinet photoraph, shown as herself, inscribed in Milan and dated in 1900. Bold handwriting and signature. Photograph by Fernando Debas, Madrid. Size is 6.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1867-1955), writer of Neapolitan songs. Nice manuscript for his song "Triste Aprile" signed on the last page. Size is 9.25 x 13 inches, 4 sheets handwritten on 7 pages, in very good condition.

Belgian Countess (1873-1937) whose full name was Geneviève de Liedekerke de Pailhe. Beautiful signed cabinet photograph with bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Fabronius, Brussels. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, slight paper loss on top left and other corners not affecting image and signature, attractive vintage item in very good condition.

Victoria de los Angeles signs program cover for a recital, November 16, 1960, Berlin

Victoria de los Angeles signed program for a recital in Berlin, 1963, 8 pages, 5.75 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish soprano (1923-2005), signed photo, shown as herself. Size is 4 x 6.25 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer E. Magriñá, Barcelona.

Spanish soprano (1923-2005), signed photo postcard, shown as Elisabeth in Tannhauser at the 1961 Bayreuth Festival. Inscribed. Photo by Rudolf Betz, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

Full concert recital program, De Los Angeles sings music by Marcello, Schumann, Respighi, Brahms, Pizzetti

Star Spanish lyric soprano (1923-2005) and recitalist whose career began after the Second World War and reached its height in the years from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s. Larger size photograph of the soprano mounted on a mat, shown in role, and signed by her on the mat with a blue felt-tip pen. It is also signed by photographer Houston Rogers, London, and stamped on verso as well.  Size is 9.1 x 12 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Set of 6 programs for opera performances at Gran Teatro del Liceu, Barcelona, signed by the celebrated Spanish soprano on the program pages.  Programs include performances in Lohengrin (February 1949), Tannhäuser (February 1948), Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (January 1950), La Bohème (February 1949), Faust (January 1946), and Le Nozze di Figaro (January 1945).  Size is 5.1 x 7.3 inches, minor rust stains, in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Set of 4 photos of the star soprano, 3 are in role (prob. Manon), sized 8 x 10 inches, in double-weight photo paper and stamped on verso by photographer Houston Rogers, London. The last photo shows her as herself, and is 6.75 x 9 inches. Minor mounting traces in the corners, not affecting the image, otherwise in excellent condition.

Star Spanish soprano (1923–2005), widely recorded and celebrated in both opera and song recitals. Peter Roberts' book Victoria de los Angeles signed by the star soprano on the full title page. Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, 1982. Size is 6.25 x 9.3 inches, 184 pages, hard covers, missing dust jacket, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish star soprano (1923-2005), famous for her performances as Donna Anna, Manon, Nedda, Desdemona, Cio-Cio-San, Mimi, Violetta and Melisande. Signed half-tone photo, dated in 1950, mounted on a mat, size is 4 x 5.25 inches total

Spanish star soprano (1923-2005), famous for her performances as Donna Anna, Manon, Nedda, Desdemona, Cio-Cio-San, Mimi, Violetta and Melisande. Signed photo, shown as herself, 5 x 7 inches, inscribed, dated 1954.

Spanish star soprano (1923-2005), famous for her performances as Donna Anna, Manon, Nedda, Desdemona, Cio-Cio-San, Mimi, Violetta and Melisande. Signed photo, shown in role (probably as Manon), 8 x 10 inches. Gorgeous photo with a large, bold signature, excellent

Star Spanish soprano (1923–2005), signed photo, shown as Elisabeth in Wagner's Tannhauser at the 1961 Bayreuth Festival. Stamped on verso by photographer Rudolf Betz, Bayreuth. Size is 5 x 7 inches, some bending on corners, otherwise in excellent condition.    

Star Spanish lyric soprano (1923-2005) and recitalist whose career began after the Second World War and reached its height in the years from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s. Signed photograph shown as herself, young, inscribed and dated in 1952. Bold handwriting and signature in attractive blue ink. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. Watch Mrs. De Los Angeles performing live Manuel de Falla's "Jota" in 1957: