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Australian zookeeper, conservationist and television personality (1962-2006), Irwin hosted several popular animal and nature-related TV shows, and became known as "the crocodile hunter". He died in an accident while filming an underwater documentary.  Signed photo, shown with a small crocodile, size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian conservationist (1962-2006) and TV personality, known from the TV series "The Crocodile Hunter" (1996-2007). Signed promo photo next to his wife Terri Irwin (whose signature appears) and son. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Isabella I (1451-1504), Queen of Castile for the period 1474-1504, reigned over unified Spain with her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon- both are known today as the Catholic Monarchs. Among her most important achievements, they conquered back all of Spain from the Arabs, forced the expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain, and financially sponsored Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage that will result in the discovery of the Americas for the old world!. Rare signed letter, dated in 1483, a very important year for the Spanish Inquisition since that was the year Torquemada was named the Great Inquisitor. The letter is addressed to a nobleman named Sancho de Vergara and mentions a meeting of the Queen with a knight, who will bring him a message. Letter was written by the Queen´s secretary, and signed by the Queen as "Yo, La Reina" ("I, the Queen"). Sold with 3 separate pages that include a full translation and transcription from old Spanish, plus a full description. Letter is 8.6 x 6 inches, folds, minor stains, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian tenor (1882-1959), signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Boris Godunov, dated in 1911. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches. 

Ukrainian tenor (1882-1959), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1911. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Ukrainian tenor (1882-1959).  Set of 8 printed scores of songs, signed by him on the front cover, with markings inside.  Some scores include works by Taneyev and Rachmaninoff.  Various sizes ranging from 8.6 x 11.4 inches to 10.5 x 14.25 inches, from 4 pages and up, all in good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Ukrainian tenor (1882-1959), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1909. Blind stamped by photographer. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1875?-1940), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, signature is somewhat faded at bottom of photo, and slight silvering on left side, discount reflected in price.

Chilean composer, teacher, musicologist and painter (1885-1974).  Autograph note signed, written on both sides of a 3.5 x 4.5 inch card, written in Spanish, sold untranslated. Small spots on the card, otherwise in very good condition. 

Widely recorded American guitarist (b.1956), recording artist, concert performer and founder of the Guitar Department at the Juilliard School. Signed photo dated in New York, 1987, inscribed. Size 4.25 x 6 inches.

Spanish tenor (1875-1951), whose real name was Manuel Izquierdo sang in Spain, Portugal, and South America and starred in the premiere of the opera ‘’Rose rosse’’ by Lebegott.  Fine photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown probably as Otello in Verdi's opera, dated in Modena, 1913; photo by P. Orlandi and sons photo studio, Modena.  Photo's size is 3 x 5.75 inches mounted onto hard cardboard for a total size of 5.5 x 9.5 inches; some small creases on cardboard edges and at the very bottom of the photo, otherwise in very good condition. 

German cellist (b.1979), and professor in Dresden, with an important career giving concerts (plays a Stradivarius cello previously used by Janos Starker), and author of a good number of recordings. Signed photo, 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition

German cellist (b.1979) and professor at the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber, Dresden. Signed promo photo. Size 8.25 x 4.25 inches.

Icelandic tenor (1907-1994), signed photo, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1956. Stamped on verso by photographer Mydtskov. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

French bass (1860-1930), signed photo postcard, shown in The Tales of Hoffmann. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French Bass-baritone and voice teacher (1860-1930), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, sitting outside in a country field, surrounded by an unidentified female and goat. Signed (as "J. Isnardon") and inscribed on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French bass-baritone (1860-1930), voice teacher, who performed at la Monnaie in Brussels for many years. Short autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date, where he addresses a “Poète”: “…n’y a t-il pas quelque rôle intéressant pour moi dans le Maschere de Mascagni?…”. Size is 5.4 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, folds and creases, in very good condition.

French Bass-baritone and voice teacher (1860-1930), his book signed by him on first page, inscribed to his friend Jules Martiny, who wrote a famous book on the history of the Theatre in Liege, Belgium.  Published in Brussels by Schott Freres, 1890 - first edition, 720 pages. Red leather, rubbed and worn, original wrappers bound in. Signed on first page by the authors, complete, a fine copy. Size is 7.9 x 11.25 inches. Also included is an unsigned half-tone photo of Isnardon, shown in Faust, mounted on light cardboard, total size is 6.9 x 10.5 inches.  Signed copies of this book are very rare.

French Bass-baritone and voice teacher (1860-1930). Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown as himself, dated in 1924. Photo's size is 3.25 x 4.5 inches, mounted onto a soft cardboard mat for a total size of 6 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

French bass-baritone and voice teacher (1860-1930). Gorgeous photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown in role; photo by Cautin and Berger, Paris. Size is 5.25 x 7.5 inches, small bullet hole above the image, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1880-?), also known as Lucy Foreau. Signed photo postcard shown as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering on borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the French soprano (1880-?), also known as Lucy Foreau. Shown in unknown role (prob. as Eva in Die Meistersinger), 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

Finnish soprano (b.1957) and South African tenor (1965-2016). Nice color photograph signed by both artists, shown on stage during a performance of Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg at the Wienes Staatsoper, 2002. Size is 7 x 5 inches, printed sticker on verso, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (b.1957) and Argentine tenor (b.1962), double signed photograph, shown in Verdi's Otello. Photo by Axel Zeininger, Vienna State Opera. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (b.1957) and Austrian mezzo-soprano (b.1965). Beautiful color photograph signed by both artists, shown performing Strauss' opera Der Rosenkavalier at Wiener Staatsoper, 2002. Size is 5 x 7 inches, printed sticker on verso, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (b.1957) and Austrian mezzo-soprano (b.1965). Nice color photograph signed by both artists, shown in a performance of Strauss' opera Der Rosenkavalier. Size is 7 x 5 inches, printed sticker on verso, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (b.1957) and Austrian mezzo-soprano (b.1966), double signed photo, shown in Le Nozze di Figaro. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1875-1926), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, dated in 1922. Signed and inscribed on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1875-1926), made her 1892 debut in Pisa as Leonora in Verdi's Il Trovatore, also sang widely in France and Russia.  Beautiful signed cabinet photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Photo by Julius Goebel, Bad-Ems, Haus Vichy. Size is 6.75 x 9.75 inches, beautiful vintage item in excellent condition. 

Israeli orchestra founded in 1965, with an international presence. Photo from c. 1950s, signed by 11 of its members. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Group of 9 autograph items, each one from a different Israeli politician, including: Yitzhak Shamir (1915-2012), 7th Prime Minister 1983-84 and 1986-92, signed photo, 3.5 x 5 inches, stamped on verso by photographer - Yitzhak Navon (1921-2015), 5th President 1978-1983, signed photo, 4 x 5.6 inches - Ephraim Katzir (1916-1973), 4th President 1973-1978, signed photo, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, and a signed copy of his speech taking the oath for the office in 1973! - Chaim Herzog (1918-1997), 6th President 1973-1983, signed photo, 4.25 x 5.4 inches - Ehud Barak (b.1942), 10th Prime Minister 1999-2001, signed photo, 7.9 x 9.9 inches - Ezer Weizmann (1924-2005), 7th President 1993-2000, signed photo, 6.25 x 8.6 inches, also included is a typed letter from this office - Zalman Shazar (1889-1974), 3rd President 1963-1973, signed photo, 5.1 x 7 inches - Yigal Allon (1918-1980), Israeli politician and commander of the Palmach army, signed photo, 3.5 x 5.5 inches. All in very good condition, sold as a collection only.

Program for a concert in Karlsruhe in 1984 with the Georgian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Issakadse. Full program with all pages and covers, signed by her on the bio page. Size is 5.75 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

British cellist (b. 1958), one of the most famous performers of this instrument today. Signed color photo, shown playing. Size is 8 x 10 inches.

British cellist (b.1958), one of the most remarkable musicians in England, known for performing as a soloist, in chamber concerts and with orchestras. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown with his instrument. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

British cellist (b.1958), one of the most remarkable musicians in England, known for performing as a soloist, in chamber concerts and with orchestras. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a recital of the American pianist at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on May 17, 1957, performing works by Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Bernstein, and Chopin. Size is 6.1 x 8.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, minor stains, in very good condition.

Cast page for a Concert at Avery Fisher Hall, New York, 1986, signed by pianist Eugene Istomin and conductor Gerard Schwarz.

American pianist (1925-2003), known for his work in the piano trio with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose. Signed photo, shown in performance. Size is 4.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Photo page from a program (not full program), signed by the American pianist shown young.  Size is 6.25 x 9.3 inches, in very good condition.

Russian dancer, also actress, danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and at Teatro Colón in 1947. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, dancing, inscribed. Photo M. Seymour - Chicago.

Croatian-born American ballet dancer (b.1925). Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Set of 3 photo postcards signed by 3 Italian composers: MANLIO DI VEROLI (1888-1960), signed photo postcard, shown next to his wife, inscribed and dated in 1925, 3.25 x 5.25 inches; GIORGIO FEDERICO GHEDINI (1892-1965), signed photo postcard, inscribed to soprano Sara Scuderi in Torino, 1942, 3.5 x 5.5 inches and FILIPPO IVALDI (1874-1943), signed photo postcard, dated in Bologna in 1904, 3.5 x 5.5 inches. All in excellent condition, not sold separately.

Group of 15 programs from 1911 through 1919, for concerts in Bologna and Rome, with important conductors, mostly Italians, including Gino Marinuzzi (5), Bernardino Molinari (4), Rodolfo Ferrari (2), Leon Jehin (who was actually Belgian), Luigi Mancinelli and Guido Carlo Visconti (2). Various sizes, from 5.75 x 9.25 inches for the 1-page programs, to 7.75 x 11 inches for the program with Visconti. All in very good condition with some age toning. Sold as a lot only - not sold separately.

Lot of 5 Italian conductor autograph photos, including: Antonio Guadagno (1925-2002), half-tone photo 4.25 x 6 inches - Piero Bellagi (1924-2012), 4 x 5.75 in, dated 1968 - Mario Cordone (b.1925), inscribed, 4 x 6 inches - Arturo Basile (1914-1968), dated 1965, 4 x 5.75 inches - Bruno Amaducci, who actually was Swiss-born Italian, (b.1925), half-tone photo dated in 1969, 4 x 6 inches. All in excellent condition.

Spanish pianist (1898-1969), the younger sister of star pianist Jose Iturbi. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1939, Buenos Aires. Stamped on verso by photographer Carmen, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a recital of the Spanish pianist in New York, 1959, signed by her. Size is 6 x 9 inches, 4 pages, folds, in very good condition.