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English novelist (1865-1936), short-story writer, poet, and journalist. Small card signed by him. Size is 4.3 x 3.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

English short-story writer, poet and novelist (1865-1936), world famous for his tales and poems of British soldiers in India and tales for children. Signed photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Photograph by Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches, in very good condition.

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978), very attractive signed photo, shown as himself. Extremely bold and clear signature. Photo by itself is 3.4 x 5.2 inches, attached to solid cardboard backing, total item is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978).  Autograph musical quote signed containing a few bars of Gounod's Faust on a 5 x 6.5 album page. Bold handwriting and signature, in excellent condition. 

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978) and German-born pianist, conductor, and opera coach (1904–47), signed program for a 1939 concert recital at the Philadelphia Forum. Full 4-page program, listing all of the pieces performed, signatures are both on the cover page. There is some additional handwriting on the program page listing additional selections performed. Each page is 6 x 9 inches, slight crease at bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978). Greeting card with a short note signed by his wife on behalf of the couple. Size is 3.9 x 2.4 inches, in very good condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978), signed photograph, shown as himself, printed photographer signature on front. This is a 7 x 8.75 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 9.5 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American harpsichordist, pianist and conductor (1930-2002), signed promo photo, inscribed and dated in 1979. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

American harpsichordist, pianist and conductor (1930-2002), son of the famous bass Alexander Kipnis. Typed letter signed about musicc business, dated in 1977. Size is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the English contralto (1873-1930) shown in role. Some minor silvering around borders. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

German tenor (1879-1951), who possessed a powerful metallic tenor voice with which he had great success, especially in the difficult Wagner repertoire. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by him, shown as Walther von Stolzing in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, dated in Berlin in 1917; a photo by A. Pifperhoff, Bayreuth. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Listen to Mr. Kirchhoff singing the "Preislied" from Act III of Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, recorded circa 1915:

Legendary German tenor Walter Kirchhoff (1879-1951) was born in Berlin and studied with Lilli Lehmann. He sang in Bayreuth from 1911-1914 and had a successful career until the 30s in New York, Madrid and Buenos Aires. Photo postcard as Siegfried, signed on verso, dated in Berlin, 1918. Size 3.5 x 5.25 inches.  

Legendary German tenor Walter Kirchhoff (1879-1951) was born in Berlin and studied with Lilli Lehmann. He sang in Bayreuth from 1911-1914 and had a successful career until the 30s in New York, Madrid and Buenos Aires. Signed photo postcard as Siegmund in Wagner's Die Walküre, dated in Berlin, 1919. Size 3.25 x 5.25 inches.  

Austrian composer (1858-1936) and Choir director. 5-bar autograph music quote from one of his works for tenor and baritone on cardboard signed by him, dated in Vienna, May 5, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer and choirmaster (1858-1936), creator of hundreds of choral pieces, as well as educational textbooks for schools. Set of two autograph letters written in German (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Vienna, 1893. Each one is one page, 5.75 x 9 inches in size, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed announcement for his funeral in 1936, with an invitation from the Wiener Schubertbund, an unsigned photo postcard of him, and a typed speech for his funeral, signed by bibliophile, culture personality and teacher Friedrich Speiser (1899-1979). See scans.

Austrian composer (1858-1936) and Director of the Wiener Schubertbund Choir from 1891 to 1916. Fine black-and-white photo postcard with his image and signed by him with a 3-bar music quote including its lyrics, dated 1906.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, ink writing on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the Austrian tenor (1880-1948), shown in the title role in Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann. Size 3 x 5.25 inches.

Austrian tenor (1880-1948) who performed mostly in Vienna, but toured extensively and had guest performances in Bayreuth, London, Berlin, Paris, etc as well as South America. Nice autograph music quote, with a short text in German quoting Richard Wagner ("Music has never yet cheated a human heart"), dated in 1921 at the Staatsoper, Berlin. Size is 6.25 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (b. 1927), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Mozart's Don Giovanni, signed on front with additional signature and inscription on verso. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b.1965), signed photo, shown as Octavian in Richard Stauss's Der Rosenkavalier at the Vienna State Opera. Beautiful photo and costume with bold signature. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1965) and American tenor (b. 1964), double signed photo, shown in The Merry Widow. Size is 7 x 5 inches. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1965) and American tenor (b. 1964), double signed photo, shown in Franz Lehar's The Merry Widow. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1965) and German bass-baritone (b. 1963), double signed photograph, shown in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier at the 2004 Salzburg Festival. Size is 8 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.   

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b.1965), Polish bass-baritone (b.1972) and British tenor (b.1960). Gorgeous color photograph signed by the three artists, shown in production of Kurt Weill's opera The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny at the Vienna State Opera, 2012. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1965) and Swedish soprano (b. 1969), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1965) and Swedish soprano (b. 1969), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1965) and Austrian soprano (b.1963), double signed photo, shown in roles in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Concert program for a recital of the Austrian mezzo-soprano along with other artists at the Wigmore Hall, London, May 20th, 2006, signed by her and other artists. Size is 8.25 x 11.7 inches, full program (including an insert for pianist Nelson Goerner), in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano, signed photo postcard, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1961. Photo by Crimella, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1909-1999), beautiful signed photo showing her in role, inscribed and dated in Birmingham, AL in 1946. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1909-1999), signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in Rio de Janiero in 1942. Very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1909-1999), signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1942. Stamped on verso by photographer Sudak, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American musical theatre actress and singer noted for her comic talents and rich contralto (1925-1990), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Photo by James Kriegsmann, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in good condition. 

American actor (1941-2021), best known for his performances in films made by Walt Disney Studios; active 1953-1975 and 1987-2001. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

English soprano (b. 1949) and internationally celebrated early music specialist, beautiful signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed. Photo by Eric Richmond, dated in 1998. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the English contralto (1873-1930) as herself, 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Signed photo postcard of the English contralto (1873-1930) shown as herself. Some minor silvering around borders. Size 3.25 x 5.5 inches.

English contralto (1873-1930). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, evident crease across, otherwise in very good condition.

English contralto (1873-1930). Set of 1 autograph note signed, 1 page written in English, dated in London in 1909, size is 7 x 10 inches, several creases, otherwise in good condition, along with signed 8 x 10 inch program page from a concert in London's Wigmore Hall, both items signed only as "Kirkby Lunn". Small tear on the left side of the program page, otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately. 

Famous American ballerina (b.1952), principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, later danced with the American Ballet Theater - ballet teacher David Howard (1937-2013), and ballet dancer and coach Sandra Jennings. Unused (never worn) t-shirt from the City Ballet of San Diego´s Summer Intensive workshops, signed by all 3. Medium size, not used. approx. 14.5 x 23.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

American prima ballerina (b.1952) trained at the School of American Ballet. Black-and-white photograph signed by her, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Martha Swope (New York). Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous American ballerina (b.1952), principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, later danced with the American Ballet Theater.  Signed single pointe shoe, used in performance, approx. 3 x 7.5 inches, in good condition.

Famous American ballerina (b.1952), principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, later danced with the American Ballet Theater. Pair of pointe shoes, both signed by her, used in performance, approx. 8.5 x 3 inches, in very  good condition.