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American actress (1926-2019), whose career focused mostly on TV; active between 1949-2019. Fantastic black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "The Lawless Breed" (1952) signed by her. Size is 9.9 x 7.3 inches, minor stains on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American film and TV actor (1931-1968), noted for his roles in several Hollywood films during the 1950s and 1960s, active 1952-1968. Black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "Young Dillinger" (1964) signed by him, here shown next to Mary Ann Mobley. Size is 7 x 8.75 inches, in very good condition.

English novelist (1920-2016) and writer of several famous books, including "The Plague Dogs" (1977). Signed photo shown along with his children. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1872-1953), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1872-1953). Signed cabinet photo, inscribed in 1900. Photo by Hayes, Detroit. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Polish conductor, organist, chamber musician, recording artist and music administrator (b. 1968). Signed photograph, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (b.1934), signed photo, shown as Elisir d' Amore. Stamped on verso by photographer E. Georges Farret, Marsellie. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches. 

Italian soprano (b.1934), signed photograph, shown as Adina in Donizetti's L'Elisir d' Amore, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Nancy Sorensen, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, slight wear but in generally very good condition.   

Italian soprano (b.1934), signed photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Ferri. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition. 

Lot of 3 programs signed by the African-American soprano. The first concert program was performed in New York, 1957, signed on the central program page, size is 6.5 x 9 inches, 14 pages. The second concert program was performed in New Haven, 1959, signed on program page by her and conductor Frank Brieff, size is 5.8 x 8.9 inches, 22 pages plus covers, in excellent condition. The third concert program was performed in 1960 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and was signed on program page by her and guest conductor Robert Shaw. Size is 5.75 x 8.75 inches, 36 pages, in excellent condition. SOLD AS A LOT ONLY, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

British dancer (1903-1983) and teacher. Signed photo postcard shown in performance, inscribed and blind stamped on front by photographer Lewis, London. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American writer (1866-1944), syndicated newspaper columnist, and playwright who gained notoriety in the early 1900s with his "Stories of the Streets and of the Town". Original envelope signed by him (postal markings indicate the year 1935). Size is 5.3 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small card with his image and his facsimile (printed) signature.

British singer and songwriter (b.1988), one of the world's best-selling music artists currently. Gorgeous glamour photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

English singer-songwriter (b.1988) who has received numerous accolades including 16 Grammy Awards, known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. Fine black-and-white glamour promo photograph signed by her. Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the Austrian soprano (1890-1955), shown as herself and dated in 1918. In excellent condition! Size 3.25 x 5.25 inches.

German lyric soprano (1890-1955), lover of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, widely considered to be the inspiration for the role of Liu in his opera Turandot, written with her voice in mind (though not performed by her at the world premiere).  Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, dated in Hamburg in 1927. Blind stamped on front by both photographer Setzer, Vienna and by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3 x 5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German lyric soprano (1890-1955), lover of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, widely considered to be the inspiration for the role of Liu in his opera Turandot, written with her voice in mind (though not performed by her at the world premiere).  Signed postcard photograph, shown as Blondchen in Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail. Blind stamped on front by both photographer Setzer, Vienna and by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German lyric soprano (1890-1955), lover of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, widely considered to be the inspiration for the role of Liu in his opera Turandot, written with her voice in mind (though not performed by her at the world premiere).  Signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Friedrich Flotow's Martha. Blind stamped on front by both photographer Edith Barakovic, Vienna and by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German lyric soprano (1890-1955), lover of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, widely considered to be the inspiration for the role of Liu in his opera Turandot, written with her voice in mind (though not performed by her at the world premiere).  Signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Ambroise Thomas's Mignon. Blind stamped on front by both photographer Setzer, Vienna and by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1855-1924), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role (probably as Elsa in Lohengrin), photo by A. Esplugas, Barcelona. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Program for a recital of the American soprano and the American baritone at SPAM -Sociedad ProArte Musical, Havana, Cuba, on May 14th, 1954, signed by both artists on the program page.  Size is 5.4 x 8.6 inches, 4 pages, minor stains, in very good condition.

French actress and singer (b.1955), the only actress who has won six Cesar Awards. Fine color photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress (b.1955) and singer, the only performer in history to win five Best Actress Cesar Awards; active since 1970. Black-and-white studio photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5.3 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1956) and stand-up comedian known also as "Sinbad"; active since 1986. Nice color photograph of a poster from the film "Jingle All the Way" (1996) signed by him; authentication sticker by Beckett over the lower-right corner. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer-songwriter (1937-2005), and multi-instrumentalist, whose genres included rock and roll, country, blues, and more commonly rockabilly. Single LP record sleeve signed by him, for his song "Chicken Shake". Size is 7.1 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer and songwriter (1937-2005). Promo photograph signed and inscribed by him on the front, and signed again on the verso (not shown). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Hungarian soprano (1892-1941), signed postcard photograph, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some mounting traces at the very top of the postcard, outside area of image and signature, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian musicologist and writer (1855-1941). Autograph letter in German (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated April 1, 1894, to Albert Schatz, concerning music literature. Size is 5.4 x 8.5 inches, 3 written pages, overall rust stains, in very good condition.  Envelope included. Albert Schatz (1839-1910) was a German music dealer with a lifelong interest in opera and its history. In 1873, when Schatz assumed ownership of the Musikalienhandlung Ludwig Trutschel Nachfolger in Rostock, Germany, he confirmed his intent to write a comprehensive history of opera through the study of primary sources. Research for the book necessitated extensive travel throughout Europe to collect libretti including many first and early Italian, German, and French editions from the 17th and 18th centuries: in the end, his collection totaled 12,000 operatic and 238 oratorio and cantatas librettos. 

Austrian musicologist and writer (1855-1941). Set of two autograph letters in German (sold untranslated) signed by him, as follows: A. Vienna, October 22, 1891, to Thaddeus Wiel:  “Receive my best thanks for your great kindness in providing me with a Bolognese Catalog through Mr. Busi...”. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 4 written pages, folds, tape restoration on pages 3 and 4. Envelope included. B. Vienna, May 12, 1912, with letterhead, [secretary hand]: "... Prof. Gasperini informs me that you are now more involved in the work for the "Corpus Scriptorum de Musica" than he. Therefore, I take the liberty of addressing you and asking you in what condition the work in Italy is now and whether the steps and resolutions taken on the occasion of the congress have been successful...".  Size is 5.9 x 9 inches, 2 written pages, in Italian (sold untranslated), in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German tenor, signed photo, shown in Madama Butterfly. Signed and inscribed on verso, dated in 1968. Size is 4 x 6 inches. 

Austrian-born American conductor (1905-1988) and opera house director, associated with the San Francisco opera in different positions from 1943 through 1981. Signed photo, inscribed, 8 x 10 inches, dated in San Francisco in 1966, in very good condition. Stamped on verso by photographer Proctor Jones, San Francisco.

Austrian-born American conductor (1905-1988) and opera house director, associated with the San Francisco opera in different positions from 1943 through 1981. Set of 2 typed letters signed with letterhead of the San Francisco Opera, each one has 1 page and 8.4 x 11 inches, folds, in very good condition.

Famous American harmonica player (1914-2001).  Nice photograph shown with his instrument, signed by him and inscribed with a short sentiment; photo by Bloom, Chicago.  Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, minor creases over the corners and borders, in very good condition.

Bohemian-born American conductor (1899-1990), conducted the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1959 through 1968, was a pioneer of televised opera in the 1950s. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, inscribed, in excellent condition

American composer (1921-2012), lyricist, writer, and producer of several Broadway shows. Fine printed score for his song "Whatever Lola Wants" from his musical "Damn Yankees" signed and inscribed by him (also signed and stamped by a past owner). Size is 8.9 x 11.9 inches, 6 pages, in excellent condition.

German actor (b.1930), considered one of the great veterans of European cinema. Great black and white photo postcard signed by him, shown young, dated in 1957. Size is 3.6 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress and dancer (1912-1994), active between 1928-1980. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in a film. Size is 8.1 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

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American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. Fine color photograph of the band signed by all five members: Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry, and Brad Whitford. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss pianist (1912-2002) and pupil of Artur Schnabel. Nice photograph mounted on soft dark brown cardboard signed and inscribed by the pianist with a short sentiment, dated by him in Buenos Aires, 1949; shown young inspecting a score. Total size is 6.9 x 4.9 inches, photograph is 5.8 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Original print, signed on verso by photographer Jim Arkatov, showing the famous Russian pianist young, in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born Belgian pianist, signed photo, 7 x 5 inches, shown in performance

Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (1917-2000), signed photo, shown as Princess Eboli in Verdi's Don Carlo, dated in 1972. Stamped on verso by photographer Kurt Kreutzinger, Berlin. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some wear on edges but otherwise in very good condition.

American actor (b.1972), and filmmaker. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown in the film "Armageddon" (1998). Size is 9,9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (b.1983), young and awarded conductor, who has worked with several famous orchestras around the United States and Europe. Signed glamour photo. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Vintage metal bracelet, used as currency in West Africa, later associated with slave trade until the appearance of currency brought to Africa by Europeans in the late 19th century. A very interesting, detailed article about these bracelets can be found HERE. These original bracelets are today highly collectible, witness an infamous era now fortunately gone in mankind. Size is 3.25 x 3 inches, mounted on cardboard with short strings, can be easily removed.  ALSO INCLUDED are copies of the article under the above link, and other articles, a lot of information about these bracelets and how they were used to purchase slaves.   

Hungarian soprano (1927-2010), signed photo, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches with slight crease at bottom right but otherwise attractive photo in excellent condition.

American actor (1921-2002); active between 1948-2001. Beautiful black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "Revenge of the Creature" (1955) signed by him and Lori Nelson and John Bromfield. Size is 10.1 x 8 inches, minor creases, in excellent condition.