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French tenor (1876-1954), signed photo, shown in role. Inscribed and dated in 1921. Size is 7.25 x 9.5 inches. Blind stamp on front by photographer Matzene, Chicago. Damage on two corners and a couple of repaired cracks, priced accordingly. 

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated to the French repertoire. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Photo by AN photographers, Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Autograph letter signed written on stationary of the Congress Hotel in Chicago, dated in 1913. 2 pages on a folded 4-page document, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 6.5 inches, small creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition. 

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Autograph note signed written on the official letterhead of the Theatre National De L'Opera, 1 page, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of page is 5.25 x 8 inches, small creases and folds, otherwise in good condition. 

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in role in Umberto Giordano's opera Siberia, a photo by Bert, Paris whose printed signature is on the front. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some pencil markings on verso, very attractive vintage item, beautifully preserved in excellent condition. 

Program for a performance of Gounod's opera "Faust" at the Theatre National de l'Opera on October 26, 1908, Paris, featuring Lucien Muratore, Vanni Marcoux, Maria Kuznetsova, and others. Size is 5.6 x 9.25 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Set of 2 Autograph letters signed, one a 1 page 8.25 x 10.5 letter written on his official letterhead, dated in Paris in 1936, the other 2 pages, composed on both sides of a 5.5 x 8.5 inch document, written on stationary of the Hotel Ansonia in New York, dated in 1918. Both written in French, sold untranslated. Small creases and folds on each document, otherwise in very good condition. Also included: an unsigned advertisement clip promoting upcoming engagements in Paris, Monte Carlo, Nice, and Rome, size is 7 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), his career was mostly associated to the French repertoire. Signed postcard photo, shown in Henry Fevrier's  opera Mona Vanna, in which he created the role of Prinzivalle at the world premiere in Paris, 1909, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1878-1954), signed postcard, dated in 1923. Brief inscribed note with signature on verso. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Romanian tenor (b. 1948), signed photo, shown as Manrico in Verdi's Il Trovatore. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian tenor (b. 1948), signed photo, shown in title role of Giordano's Andrea Chenier. Size is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

Romanian tenor (b.1948), signed photo postcard, shown as Jose in Carmen, stamped on verso by photographer Hans-Joachim Lieske, Hamburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches.

American actor (1925-1971), soldier, and songwriter; one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II. Beautiful sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 4.8 x 6.8 inches, minor stains on the corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

American actor (1902-1992) and politician. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo of the Irish mezzo- (b.1949), 3.5 x 5.5 inches, shown in role

Irish mezzo-soprano (b.1949).  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Canadian pop and country singer (b.1945), who won four Grammys; active 1967-2008. Fine black-and-white promo glamour photograph signed by her. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1929), best known for his important career during the 1950s and early 1960s; active since 1950.  Nice flyer advertising the documentary "Unsung Heroe" (2016) signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.

American actor (b.1929), best known for his breakout performance in the film "Bus Stop" (1956) with Marilyn Monroe, and starring also in television series. He has been active as an actor since 1954. Signed black and white photo shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1929); American actor (1902-1978). Black-and-white promo movie-still photograph of the film "The Hell Bent Kid" (1958) signed by both actors. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American comedic actress (1871-1946). Set of two wonderful sepia photographs signed and inscribed by her, shown as herself.  Each one's size is 7.8 x 8.9 inches (trimmed from a larger size), one of them has a loss of paper over the lower-left corner and cracks over the upper border; both in good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American actress (1871-1946). Gorgeous large black-and-white photograph by Bloom (Chicago), signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by the actress.  Size is 7.75 x 11.5 inches, some silvering, minor creases, otherwise in very good condition.

American baritone (b. 1935), signed photo postcard, shown in role, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Rudolf Betz, Munich. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1935-2019), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Scottish actor (1790-1852) and theater manager and owner, particularly associated with the works of sir Walter Scott. Autograph note signed by him, with the name of his theater at the top.  Size is 4.3 x 7.3 inches, 1 pages, central fold, in very good condition.

Croatian soprano (1834-1889), also known as Ilma di Murska. Unsigned cabinet photograph of the soprano by photographer Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, some ink text underneath photo, in very good condition.

Croatian soprano (1834-1889), also known as Ilma di Murska. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 3.8 inches, ink markings on verso, trimmed borders, in very good condition.

Croatian soprano (1834-1889), also known as Ilma di Murska. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Gurney, New York. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Czech baritone (1896-1955), signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated in 1945. Stamped on verso by photographer Joseph Heinrich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Scottish conductor and composer (b.1928) of opera and classical music.  Beautiful photograph shown in conducting pose, signed with a short music quote, dated in New York in 1989.  Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Pakistani politician (b.1943) and retired four-star general who became the tenth president of Pakistan after the successful military takeover of the federal government in 1999, holding the presidency from 2001 until 2008. Book "In the Line of Fire" published by Free Press, New York, 2006, First Edition, signed by its author on the front end page with a short sentiment.  Size is 6.3 x 9.25 inches, 354 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1908-1995). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Set of 2 advertising fans for Max Herzig, book editors, Vienna, from the 1890s, with photos of personalities from Music, Art, Literature and Theater, including many famous opera singers. Also depicted are a couple of Vienna theaters, including the Vienna Opera. Some cracks and signs of wear, but in overall in very good condition, size is 26 x 14 inches at the widest and highest when opened. Second fan is made of clearer wood (see photos). Set of 2 fans comes inside a silk-wrapped wooden box (see photo), signs of wear, 15.25 x 3 inches, included with the 2 fans.

Bound volume with 22 issues of "Musica" Magazine, a monthly French publication, from nr. 81 (June 1909) through 103 (April 1911), all number except nr. 95 that is missing. Hardcovers with ownership name, in very good condition, most have the original covers, minor trimming to bound the volumes, overall size is 11 x 13.5 x 1.25 inches. ALSO INCLUDED are 7 unbound magazines but from 1904 through 1911, only two have the front cover, in very good condition. See photos of volume cover and some inside pages.

Lot of 8 programs from 1952-62 for the Musica Viva Festival by the Bavarian State Opera and Radio. Conductors include: Markevitch, Scherchen, Ansermet, Jochum, Bour, and different artists as soloists, including Geza Anda, Rudolf Kolisch, Jannine Reding, Henri Piette, Hertha Topper, Nicole Henriot, Max Rostal, Arthur Grumiaux, Carl Seeman and others.  Each one is 8.25 x 9.25 inches except the program from the 1952 Festival that is 6 x 8.25 inches. All full programs, in excellent condition. See scans.

Original LP record sleeves of bands and musicians from the 1950s until the 1990s. Each one's size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches. For the condition of the sleeve please check the individual description. EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Original LP record sleeves of bands and musicians from the 1950s until the 1990s. Each one's size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches. For the condition of the sleeve please check the individual description. EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Original posters and photographs of bands and musicians from the 1950s until the 1990s for concerts or performances. Different sizes and conditions, for more details please check the individual description. Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Original posters and photographs of bands and musicians from the 1950s until the 1990s for concerts or performances. Different sizes and conditions, for more details please check the individual description. Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Original posters and photographs of bands and musicians from the 1950s until the 1990s for concerts or performances. Different sizes and conditions, for more details please check the individual description. Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Original posters and photographs of bands and musicians from the 1950s until the 1990s for concerts or performances. Different sizes and conditions, for more details please check the individual description. Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Original unsigned posters promoting concerts or performances by bands and musicians from the 1960s and on. Different sizes and conditions (for more details please check the individual description). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

A large consisting of over 70 letters (handwritten and typed), a few clips, received and a few sent by Librarian Thomas T. Watkins (1918-1997), who was Music Librarian at Columbia University in New York for many years. Letters signed by many different personalities in the music world, including: - composers Julius Mattfeld (1893-1968), George Perle (1915-2009), Norman Lockwood (1906-2002), composer, organist and teacher Seth Bingham (1882-1972) - conductor Boris Goldovsky (1908-2001),  - musicologists Alan Tyson (1926-2000), Richard S. Angell (1905-1985), Denis Stevens (1922-2004), Edward Lowinsky (1908-1985), Jan La Rue (1918-2004), Eric Hertzmann (1902-1963), ethnomusicologists Alan Lomax (1915-2002) and Laura Boulton (1899-1980), music bibliographer Vincent Duckles (1913-1985). - Several letters (some handwritten, some typed, all signed as "Paul"), by musicologist and music critic Paul Henry Lang (1901-1991). - music editor, critic and musicologist Stanley Sadie (1930-2005), who edited the famous The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians in 20 volumes. - music librarian Otto Kinkeldey (1878-1966), librarian, critic and author Lawrence Clark Powell (1906-2001), NY Philharmonic librarian Howard Keresey (1904-1988), music librarians Ethel Bacon (1922-2008), Eva Judd O`Meara (1884-1979), James B. Coover (1925-2004), Harold Spivacke (1904-1977), Richard Longsdon (1912-1997) - authors Clifton Joseph Furness (1898-1946), Victor Bator (1891-1967) who curated Bela Bartok´s papers, Allen T. Hazen (1904-1977). - music theorist Allen Forte (1926-2014), painter, architect and art historian James VanDerpool (1903-1979), music archivist Jane Sabersky (1911-1983), violinist, conductor and professor Herbert Dittler (1890-1951), musicologist Helen Hewitt (1900-1977), musicologist Gustave Reese (1899-1977), musicologist Arthur Mendel (1905-1979), music librarian Nathan van Patten (1887-1956), theater critic and editor Eric Bentley (1916-2020), musicologist Franklin Zimmerman (b.1923). Various sizes, all in very good condition or better. See scans. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY - sold as a lot only.  

Austrian soprano (1882-1963).  Signed photo shown in role and inscribed. Blind stamped on front by photographer Gutmann, Vienna. Size 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian soprano (1882-1963), signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated in 1929, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Belgian violinist (1854-1929), toured Europe, America and the world, establishing later in New York where he opened his own school of music.  Set of 2 autograph notes signed by him, each one is one page, in English, providing tickets and arranging a concert. Each one is 4.5 x 6.8 inches, light age toning, in excellent condition.