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Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908), starred in the world premiere productions of Verdi's Don Carlo, Thomas's Hamlet, and La Coupe du Roi de Thule by Eugene Diaz. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her. Size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, three written pages in one folded sheet, folds, in excellent condition.

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908), starred in the world premiere productions of Verdi's Don Carlo, Thomas's Hamlet, and La Coupe du roi de Thule by Eugene Diaz. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, written in French, sold with a typed English translation. Signed as "Pauline Lauters". Size of each folded page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, small stain on back page (fourth page without any text), otherwise in excellent condition. Also included: one unsigned half-tone photo, shown as herself, by photographer C. Reutlinger. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1918), acclaimed for her brilliant career, and creator of the role Eboli in Verdi's "Don Carlo" in 1867 at the Paris Opera. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated in Paris, November 14, 1861, to a certain Maître: “…je voudrais vous faire entendre dans quelques jours une jeune fille que je protège et qui voudrait entrer dans les choeurs…”. Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), printed letterhead, folds, age toning, in very good condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a printed copy of the magazine “L’Univers Musicale” of 9th July 1863 with an article concerning the mezzo-soprano (not shown). 3 pp. In-4.

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as Eboli in the world premiere in Don Carlo (opera by Verdi). Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches. Photo by Disderi, Paris, in excellent condition.

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908) who starred in the world premieres of Verdi's Don Carlo, Thomas's Hamlet, and Diaz's La Coupe du Roi de Thule. Fine vintage Carte-de-Visite CDV photo of her as Carmen in Bizet's opera by photographer Charles Reutlinger (Paris). Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908) who starred in the world premieres of Verdi's Don Carlo, Thomas's Hamlet, and Diaz's La Coupe du Roi de Thule. Fine vintage (unsigned) Carte-de-Visite CDV photograph of her probably in Mozart's Don Giovanni by photographer Charles Reutlinger, ink marks on verso indicate the year 1870. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908) who starred in the world premieres of Verdi's Don Carlo, Thomas's Hamlet, and Diaz's La Coupe du Roi de Thule. Fine vintage (unsigned) Carte-de-Visite CDV photo of her in role by photographer Disderi (Paris). Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1933-2003), signed photograph, shown in role in Luciano Chailly's opera buffa Una Domanda di Matrimonio. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in good condition. 

American actress (b.1971), active since 1985. Fine glamour color photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (?1895 -1982), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1929. This is a 3.25 x 5.25 inch postcard photo mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 7 x 9.5 inches, slight silvering, otherwise in excellent condition

Italian soprano (?1895 -1982), signed half-tone photograph, shown as herself. This is a 4.25 x 6.5 inch publicity photo probably taken from a magazine or program mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 6 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1782-1830), son of the composer Pietro Guglielmi. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated August 28, 1812. Size is 7.4 x 10.1 inches, 1 written page, loss of paper at the bottom, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian violinist (1935-2017) and also teacher.  Black and white photograph shown in performance, signed by him.  Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone (b.1926-?).  Signed photo postcard, shown as Peleas in Pelleas et Melsiande, inscribed and dated in 1962. Stamped on verso by Atelier Dietrich, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

French baritone (b.1926), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1966. Stamped on verso by Editions P.I, Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Italian conductor (1885-1975), who was also composer, musicologist and critic. Signed photo postcard, dated in Edinburgh in 1948. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1885-1975), who was also composer, musicologist and critic. Signed photo, shown conducting. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1885-1975), who was also composer, musicologist and critic. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Roma, 1940; photo by Foto Vaghi (Parma). Size is 3.1 x 4.5 inches (trimmed from a larger format), in excellent condition.

Italian conductor (1885-1975), who was also composer, musicologist and critic. Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1942. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Italian conductor (1885-1975), who was also composer, musicologist and critic. Signed photograph, dated in Vienna in 1956, inscribed. Signature of photographer Luxardo on front. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1819-1883) starred as the Count Di Luna in the world premiere performances of Verdi's Il Trovatore in 1853 and also created several other leading roles in operas by lesser-known Italian composers. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages of a folded 4-page document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, unfolded item is 8 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1889-1965), signed postcard photo, shown in role. Inscribed and dated in 1925. Blind stamped on front by photographers Zancolli and Meriggioli, Spezia. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1889-1965), signed  and inscribed postcard photo, shown in Notte di Zoraima. Photo is by Mario Crimella, Milan. Size is 4.10 x 5.9 inches with slight creases on edges of the photograph but otherwise excellent condition.

Italian actress who also performed in opera (1840-?), signed cabinet photograph, shown in role, inscribed with additional text on verso, dated in Bologna in 1889. Photo by Emblemi and Ballarini photographers. Size is 4 x 8 inches, some cracks at the top and on the edges of the photo and bullet holes on the bottom not affecting image and signature, otherwise in good condition.

Panama-born American conductor (1925-2007) and clarinetist. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1987, shown in performance. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition

American television and film actress and comedian (full name Ann Morgan Guilbert) (1928-2016), best known as Millie Helper in the early 1960s sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show and later as Yetta Rosenberg  in the 1990s sitcom The Nanny.  Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

French cabaret singer (1865-1944), and actress of the Belle Epoque, who also performed in silent films. Autograph letter signed,  dated in 1921, 1 page (of a folded 4 page document) written in French sold with a typed English translation.  Size of each page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, small mounting traces, otherwise in very good condition.

French cabaret singer (1865-1944), and actress of the Belle Epoque, who also performed in silent films. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) written and signed by her in Berlin. Size is 5.25 x 7 inches, 1 written page, folds, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned sepia photo postcard of her. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French cabaret singer (1865-1944), and actress of the Belle Epoque, who also performed in silent films.  Beautiful photo postcard signed by her.  Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, postage marks on verso indicating the year 1912, in very good condition.

American soprano, voice teacher, and recording entrepreneur (1903-1990). Signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on several corners, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano, voice teacher, and recording entrepreneur (1903-1990). Signed photograph, shown possibly in role, inscribed and dated in 1924. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 6 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

American stage, film, and television actor (b.1927), signed photo, shown as Sportin' Life in Porgy and Bess, dated 1965. Stamped on verso by photographer Atelier Dietrich, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.4 inches in excellent condition.

American actor (1927-2017) and singer; active between 1959-2014. Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1927-2017) and singer; active between 1959-2014. Program for a performance of the play "Purlie" starring Guillaume at the Shubert Theatre, New York, no date, signed by him on the front cover. Size is 6 x 9.1 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

German soprano and academic voice teacher (1910-2004), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1971. This is a folded 6 page publicity brochure, containing brief excerpts of reviews of her in various roles and repertoire. Each page is 4 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer (b.1965), top female dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet 1984-1989, and other companies, retired since 2015. Signed single pointe shoe, not used, autographed after her farewell appearance in 2015. Approx. 3.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French collector (1836-1918), industrialist, founder of the Guimet Museum. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated April 27, 1900, addressed to Mr. Daudelais, sending his greetings and rejecting again a proposition. Size is 5.5 x 8.1 inches, 1 page, in very good condition. The original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.  

French socialité (1876-?), one of the courtesans who had the most influence on the Press and politics of her time.  Autograph letter in French signed twice by her, dated July 19, 1877, was sent to a lady about her father's funeral. Size is 5.1 x 8 inches, three written pages in one folded sheet, some loss of paper in page 3. ALSO INCLUDED is a short note addressed to a certain Mr. Le Ferrièrre, saying "so, I'm counting on you tomorrow, Tuesday"

English actor (1914-2000), and English actress (1915-2001). Black-and-white promo movie-still photograph of the film "Hotel Paradiso" (1966) signed by both artists. Size is 10.1 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English actor (1914-2000), who featured in several movies.  Beautiful black and white photograph shown as himself, signed by him.  Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition, some scratches on verso.

English actor (1914-2000), active in films between 1934-1996. Beautiful black-and-white half-tone print from 1949 signed by him, shown probably in a film. Size is 7.7 x 10.3 inches, in excellent condition.

English actor (1914-2000), active in films between 1934-1996. Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English actor (1914-2000), best known for featuring in several famous films such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago, and Lawrence of Arabia. Nice color photo postcard signed by him, shown as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. Size is 4.1 x 6 inches, crease across, otherwise in excellent condition.

English actor (1914-2000), active in films between 1934-1996. Fine black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "The Comedians" (1967) signed by him. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English actor (1914-2000), best known for featuring in several famous films such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago, and Lawrence of Arabia. Beautiful promo movie-still photograph signed by him, shown young in the 1952 film "The Promoter", shown next to Glynis Johns.  Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, creases, blind stamp markings over the lower-right corner, in overall very good condition.

English actor (1914-2000), best known for featuring in several famous films such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago, and Lawrence of Arabia. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown in one of the Star Wars films. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.