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American baritone (b. 1947), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition. 

French lyric and coloratura soprano (birthdate unknown, died 1924). Autograph letter signed, on letterhead of Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, dated in 1912. 2 pages, written in English. Size is 6 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian tenor (1872-1930). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1905. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, crack over the upper-left border, in overall very good condition.

French actor (1914-2005), active between 1939-2004. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1947. Size is 8.2 x 10.5 inches, 2 written pages in 1 sheet, in very good condition.

French actor (1914-2005), active between 1939-2004. Fine promo color photograph promoting the movie "Petain" (1992) signed by him. Size is 3.8 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1914-2005), active between 1939-2004. Beautiful black-and-white photograph inscribed and signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 3.8 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French stage and film actress (1887-1982).  Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; photo by Piaz Studios, Paris.  Size is 5.1 x 7.1 inches, minor crease over the lower-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951), signed photograph, shown in role (likely Jochanan in Richard Strauss's Salome), inscribed. This is a 2.25 x 2.75 inch photo (possibly taken from a program) mounted onto a 3.5 x 5.5 inch card. Bold handwriting and signature is contained on the bottom of the card. Vintage item in excellent condition! 

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951). Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in Brussels, 1910; shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951), very much admired for his acting and singing skills for more than 4 decades. Signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in the opera Le Chemineau ("The Tramp", composed by Xavier Leroux) - a role he created in the world premiere in 1907 at the Opera-Comique in Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, dated by him in 1910, in excellent condition

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951), signed vintage photo, shown in role, inscribed in Chicago, and dated in 1911. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951), signed postcard, which also contains a photographic image of him in role (likely Jochanan in Richard Strauss's Salome), dated in Chicago in 1910. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, vintage item in excellent condition! 

Vintage unsigned print photo of Louise-Rosalie Lefebvre (1755 – 1821), also known as Madame Dugazon, who was a French mezzo-soprano, actress and dancer. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, some rust and stains on front and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. Very attractive vintage item!

Important German-born soprano/mezzo-soprano (1755-1821), Dugazon created roles in operas by Boieldieu, Gretry, Dalayrac, Dezede. Original, vintage lithograph by del Motte, published by Rulmann, probably from 1820s. Size is 9.25 x 11.5 inches, minor cracks on borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

French actress (1841-1899) at the Theatre National de l'Odéon. Collection of three autograph letters signed by her from different years, about personal and professional issues. Different sizes and conditions, in very good condition or better. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1884-1940) and pianist. 8-bar autograph music quote from his work "Prière sur l'Acropole" signed by him, dated in Paris, November 12, 1923, on the verso of a printed document titled "Bulletin de Déclaration" of the SACEM (Société des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Editeurs de Musique). Size is 11 x 8.5 inches, restoration along the central margin, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a typed letter signed for a SACEM deputy, dated November 26, 1923, 1 page, envelope included as well.

Signed photo postcard of the Austrian baritone (1890-1971), shown in role, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

Signed program, signatures are on an empty page on the back of the program cover. Concert with the Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra at the Vienna Musikverein, December 9th, 1917. Performing Mendelssohn - Elijah. Soloists: Klara Musil, Luise Winkler, Erika Folkung, Georg Maikl, Hans Duhan. Conductor: Ferdinand Habel. 8 pages, 21 x 14 cm. Near mint condition.

American actress (1931-2021) who performed in more than 130 stage productions, 60 films, and 50 TV series; active 1961-2021. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1931-2021) who performed in more than 130 stage productions, 60 films, and 50 TV series; active 1961-2021. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Large, full program for performances on Nov 21 and 23rd, 1935 in Amsterdam in the memory of Paul Dukas, who passed away in May 1935. Performances of Ariane et Barbe Bleue, with legendary soprano Germaine Lubin as Ariane, size is 9.5 x 12.25 inches, luxurious, full program with all pages and covers, minor creases on cover, otherwise in very good condition. See scans.

French composer (1865-1935), critic, and teacher, well known for his popular work "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him. Size is 5 x 6.7 inches, 2 written pages, central fold, in excellent condition.

French composer, critic, and teacher (1865-1935), well known for his popular work "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated February 19, 1908, mounted on a slightly larger piece of cardboard. Total size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1865-1935), critic, and teacher, well known for his popular work "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated Feb. 25, 1925. Size is 4.3 x 5.9 inches each page, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is its original envelope. Size is 4.7 x 3.7 inches, some stains, in overall very good condition, loss of paper over the top.

French composer, critic and teacher (1865-1935), well known for his popular The Sorcerer´s Apprentice, but also composer of an opera, a symphony and works for piano. Autograph music quote signed, with four bars for voice and piano from his opera "Ariane et Barbe-bleue". Size is  9.4 x 3.2 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

French composer, critic and teacher (1865-1935), well known for his popular The Sorcerer´s Apprentice, but also composer of an opera, a symphony and works for piano. Short note, handwritten and signed by him, undated. I French, sold untranslated, matted together with a vintage photo postcard of him. Size is 12.25 x 9 inches (total mat size), autograph note is 4 x 5.25 inches (visible window size), photo is 3.25 x 5 inches (visible window size).

Clip from a program of Duka's Opera Ariane et Barbe-Bleu at the Théatre National de L'Opéra Comique, Paris 1921. Clip is 3.25 x 6.9 inches and it is attached to a larger piece of paper; in very good condition.

French composer, critic and teacher (1865-1935), well known for his popular The Sorcerer´s Apprentice, but also composer of an opera, a symphony and works for piano. Printed score for his piano Sonata in B-Flat minor (composed 1899-1900), published by A. Durand & Fils, Paris, 1906, 55 numbered pages, soft covers, inscribed to American music critic and musicologist Irving Schwerke (1893-1975) and dated by Dukas in 1928 in a blank page opposite to page 1. Size is 10.6 x 13.75 inches, minor damage on spine, otherwise in excellent condition.

English-Irish soldier and statesman (1769-1852), twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and one of the commanders who defeated Napoleon in the Napoleonic Wars. Autograph letter in English about military matters addressed to Lieutenant Charles Philip Rose, dated in Cheltenham (U.K.), July 3, 1823.  Size is 7.75 x 12.75 inches, 1 sheet, folds, some mat burn marks over the top, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a modern print photo of a portrait of the Duke. Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1946-2016), recipient of an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and other accolades; active 1950-2015. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Dixieland-style revival band, created in 1974 after the original Dukes disbanded. Nice promo photo, signed by 6 members including Frank Trapani (trumpet), Mike Sizer (clarinet), Frank Hooks (trombone), Phamous Lambert (piano), Duke (Danny) Barker (guitar) and Danny Rubio (tuba). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1936); active since 1960. Nice black-and-white promo movie-still photograph of the film "2001 A Space Odyssey" (1968) signed by him. Size is 10.2 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1936); active since 1960. Typed letter in English signed by him, dated 1970. Size is 7.2 x 10.5 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1866-?), sang at Covent Garden - beautiful vintage photo signed by her, shown in unknown role, inscribed and dated in 1893 (the year she performed at the world premiere at Covent Garden of "Irmengarda", opera by L.E.Bach). Size is 5 x 7 inches, in very good condition

French mezzo-soprano (1900-?), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed at the Paris Opera Comique, dated in 1929/ Blind stamped by photographer Rooben, Opera Comique, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French author and playwright (1824-1895), best known for the romantic novel "La Dame aux Camélias" (1848). Autograph letter in French signed by the writer about business. Size is 4.3 x 6.8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, overall rust stain, in very good condition.

Famous French writer (1802-1870), celebrated for his novels, including classics such as The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Montecristo (1844-46) and others.  Autograph letter signed, about financial matters, in French, undated, sold untranslated. One page, to Hippolyte Souverain (1803-1880), his editor. One page, 5.5 x 8.7 inches, in excellent condition. 

French author (1824-1895) and playwright best known for the romantic novel La Dame aux Camélias published in 1848 which was adapted into Verdi's 1853 opera La Traviata. His original vintage visiting card with a short greeting written by him in Paris, 1895. Size is 3.75 x 2.3 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is its small original envelope.

Famous French writer (1802-1870), celebrated for his novels, including classics such as The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Montecristo (1844-46) and others.  Signed carte-de-visite photo, by photographer Pierre Petit, Paris. Dumas signs below his image, writing a short sentiment. Size is 2.5 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Set of 2 unsigned CDVs including 1 of Famous French writer Alexandre Dumas "pere" (father) (1802-1870), celebrated for his novels, including classics such as The Three Musketeers (1844), The Count of Montecristo (1844-46) and others. Photo by Mariannecci, Rome.  Also included: 1 unsigned CDV of "Alexandre Dumas fils" (son of the above) who lived from 1824-1895, best known for the romantic novel La Dame aux Camelias (The Lady of the Camellias), published in 1848, which was adapted into Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata. Size of each item is 2.5 x 3..75 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

French General (1753-1837), during his years of service, fought in the French revolutionary wars, the American revolutionary war, and the Napoleonic wars. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by Dumas and addressed to Louis-Alexandre Berthier as Minister of War, dated in Naples, April 1st, 1806. Size is 8.25 x 12.75 inches, 2 pages, a missing piece of paper over the upper-left corner, folds, otherwise in excellent condition. Set of 2 documents from Ministry of War written in French (sold untranslated) by another hand and signed by Dumas, dated February and April 1810. One of them is 1-page while the second is 2-pages long, each page is 8 x 12.25 inches approximately, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Belgian cellist and composer (1877-1952), also was director of the Conservatory in Dijon. Dumas was a gifted cellist and created pieces for the instrument, as well as for the piano. Autograph letter signed, undated, to a friend, in French, sold untranslated. One page, 8.4 x 10.6 inches, folds, minor cracks, in overall very good condition.

French actor (1932-2016), active in films between 1954-2016.  Great half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by him.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, minor creases, otherwise in excellent condition.

French stage actor (1854-1920). Set of 6 unsigned vintage cabinet photos of him by photographer Matthieu-Deroche (Paris) for a total of 4 different photos (plus 2 copies of one cabinet). Each one's size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French film and TV actor (1903-1998), active between 1932 and 1964.  Signed photograph shown young, inscribed with a short sentiment.  Size is 3.8 x 5.8 inches, ink stains over the upper-right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

French pianist and music book writer (1886-1974), was the living authority on Debussy and a great performer of french classical music for piano.Signed photo, inscribed, trimmed borders, 3 x 5 inches, dated 1921 in Buenos Aires.