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Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas.  Autograph music quote from his song "E l'April che Torna a me" plus a 3-bars unpublished cadenza, inscribed to the soprano Adriana Guerrini, dated in Rome, 1943.  Size is 8.7 x 9.5 inches, vertical fold, tape rust marks over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed score of this song, signed by the Italian soprano (1907-1970).  Size is 10.1 x 13.5 inches, full score with all pages and covers, loose pages, cracks and tape residues over the spine.

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Stunning photograph whose mat is signed by the great composer and dated by him in Rome, 1946. Photo is also signed by photographer F. Reale, Rome.  Total size is 9.75 x 13 inches, photograph is 6.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. Larger-sized autographs by Giordano are quite rare!

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph of the composer signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Milan, June 24, 1930; blind-stamped on the front by photographer A. Badodi (Milan).  Size is 3.7 x 5.7 inches, mounting traces on verso, minor silvering, in overall very good condition.

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Fantastic black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed with a short sentiment mentioning his opera "Fedora", dated in Rome, 1932.  Size is 3.2 x 5.2 inches, some silvering around borders, unidentified blind stamp on the front, in excellent condition.

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Score of his opera "Andrea Chenier", his most famous work, signed by him on the first title page. Version for piano and voice, published by Edoardo Sonzogno, Milan, 1922.  Giordano boldly signed on the first title page, inscribing his autograph to Canadian pianist and teacher Helena Plaxton, dating this in 1927. 246 numbered pages, 9 x 11.6 inches, rebound covers with leather spine printed in golden letters with the name of the opera, in very good condition.

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Score of his opera "Fedora", one of his most popular works, signed by him on the first title page. Version for piano and voice, published by Edoardo Sanzogno, Milan, 1898.  Giordano boldly signed on the first title page, inscribing his autograph to Canadian pianist and teacher Helena Plaxton, dating this in 1927. 254 numbered pages, 9.25 x 11.8 inches, rebound covers with leather spine printed in golden letters with the name of the opera, in very good condition. See scans of the full title page and the first title page, with the autograph.

Italian tenor, signed publicity photograph, shown as himself. Stamped on verso by photographer Carlo Alberto Schiavi, Florence. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1879-1937), important singer who left quite a few recordings in the early era. Signed photo postcard, 3.25 x 5.25 inches - rare!

Italian composer and pianist (1895-1938), who migrated to the US and was a member of the famous Elshuco Trio. Giorni was also an accomplished piano concertist and educator. His career ended short when he committed suicide at age 43. Large size photo mounted on mat (11.5 x 15.75 inches total size), shown young, by the photographer W.C. Noetzel (who also signed, in pencil), inscribed and dated in 1915. Giorni adds 3 bars from his Fantasia op. 21.  ALSO INCLUDED is a short autograph music quote by this artist, with 3 bars from an Andante for String Quartet, plus a program for a memorial concert held after his death, in 1938. Music quote is 6.25 x 7 inches, program is 4 pages, 5.5 x 8 inches, all in excellent condition.

French Baritone (1914-66), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, slight paper loss and small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.  

Italian soprano, active between 1916 and 1929, signed vintage postcard photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1920. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by  photographer E. Codoguato. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, small stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Albanian tenor whose birth name is Josif Gipali. Signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1871-1924), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French-born Italian baritone (1871-1924), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in Buenos Aires in 1917. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1871-1924), signed and inscribed photo postcard, shown as himself. Signed in Buenos Aires and dated in 1905. Striking photographic image with very clear and bold signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, with small crease on lower left of the photo not affecting the signature. Otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1871-1924),  who enjoyed a substantial international career, best known for his creation of  the role of Baron Scarpia in the world premiere performances of Puccini's Tosca in 1900. Signed half-tone photo postcard, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1909. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, slight creases on bottom left, not affecting image and signature. 

Italian baritone (1871-1924),  who enjoyed a substantial international career, best known for his creation of  the role of Baron Scarpia in the world premiere performances of Puccini's Tosca in 1900. Signed photo postcard, shown in that role, inscribed and dated in 1914. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering not affecting the clear image and signature. Major historical vintage item!

Italian baritone (1871-1924), creator of the role of Vittelio Scarpia during the world premiere of Puccini's opera "Tosca" in 1900. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him, dated in Montevideo, 1903. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition. Rare!

Italian baritone (1871-1924), creator of the role of Vittelio Scarpia during the world premiere of Puccini's opera "Tosca" in 1900. Regular postcard with a regular view of Buenos Aires from 1907 signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 3.4 inches, spotted rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Italian baritone (1871-1924), creator of the role of Vittelio Scarpia during the world premiere of Puccini's opera "Tosca" in 1900. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in San Paolo, 1917. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1871-1924), creator of the role of Vittelio Scarpia during the world premiere of Puccini's opera "Tosca" in 1900. Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin,   inscribed by him with a short sentiment, also blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, small bullet hole on top right not affecting image and signature, and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Celebrated Italian baritone (1824-1897), who created the title roles of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra (1857) and Renato in Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (1859). Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Madrid, February 27, 1864, to the music publisher Leone Escudier in Paris requesting the publication of an article in his magazine. Size is 5.25 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Famous Italian baritone (1824-1897) who created the role of Renato in Un Ballo in Maschera, Simon Boccanegra (1857 version), operas by Verdi, and the title role in Il Ducca d´Alba (opera by Donizetti). Nice vintage CDV (carte de visite) by photographer J. Laurent, Madrid, showing him in Carmen, 2.5 x 4 inches, very good condition

French tenor (1893-?), signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1928, Brussels. Inscribed. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches. 

French tenor (1893-?), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1932. Inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1947-2010), and film director. Black-and-white photograph signed by him (a screen shot from a film). Size is 6.9 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1850-1918), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Signed as "Allessandro". Bold and clear signature. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches with very slight crease at lower left but otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian tenor (1850-1918). Signed CDV-style photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor and actor (1850-1918). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in costume. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian tenor and actor (1850-1918), whose career focused mostly on operettas. Beautiful imperial-style cabinet photograph signed by the tenor, shown as himself; an original cabinet by Krziwanek, Vienna. Size is 4.5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor and actor (1850-1918), who performed mostly in operettas. Signed photo postcard, shown in role, inscribed. Photo by Julius Weisz, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian actor and tenor (1850-1918), whose career focused on theater and operettas. Beautiful larger size cabinet photograph signed and inscribed in German on verso by the actor, with a short sentiment. An original cabinet by photographer Krziwanek, Vienna. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, some stains on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

French actress (1931-2011), active between 1954-2008. Fine color photograph signed by her, shown as herself. Size is 3.8 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress (1931-2011), active between 1950 and 2008. Fine color photograph signed by her. Size is 4.9 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress (1931-2011), active between 1950 and 2008.  Nice color photograph signed by her. Size is 3.8 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress (1931-2011), active between 1950 and 2008.  Nice black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film There's No Smoke Without Fire (1973) signed by her. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a long sentiment dated in Oran, 1953. Size is 5.1 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1837-1892). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date mentioned, to a colleague: “…s’il vous manque encore de 1ers violon pour la fête de l’opéra, je vous recommanderai M. Lefaure, 1er Prix du Conservatoire, membre de la Société des concerts, et ancien 1er violon de l’Opéra…”.  Size is 5.5 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, central fold, few creaes, overall dust and rust tone, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1868-1928).  Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in Milan, probably in 1904. This is a beautiful 5 x 7.5 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 8.5 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1868-1928), sang Canio in the world premiere production of Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci at the Teatro Dal Verme in Milan on 21 May 1892.  Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Size is 7.75 x 12 inches, small tears on edges and some rust, otherwise in good condition. 

French tenor (1916-1995). Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, one of them dated 1960, addressed to the journalist and musicologist Bernard Gavoty (1908-1981) and concern a radio broadcast dedicated to “…les grands interprètes…”.  Each one's size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet each (front and back), creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

French tenor (1878-1948).  Signed photo postcard shown as Count Almaviva in Il Barbiere de Siviglia, dated by him 1909 at Theatre Royal Antwerpen.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1878-1948), signed photo postcard, shown as Cavaradossi in Tosca, dated in 1909, Antwerp. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches. 

French tenor (1878-1948), signed photo, shown in role in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, dated in 1909. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches.

Italian actor (b.1939), known in the USA as Terence Hill, active since 1951. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown very young. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1898-1968) of screen and stage, and also a director. Fine black-and-white half-tone photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 4.3 x 6.3 inches, minor damage on corners, in overall very good condition.