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Program for a recital of works by Bach, Chopin, Liszt, and others by the Russian pianist in New York, on November 9, 1939, at The Community Concert Association, signed by him in pencil on the program page. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 4 pages, in excellent condition.

Italian impresario-entrepreneur and financer of Verdi (1787-1867). Autograph note signed, dated in Piacenza in 1850, handwritten in Italian (sold with translation), mentioning Verdi, to Giovani Ricordi. One page, sized 5.1 x 8 inches, mild spotted rust, in very good condition.

American unlaw biker (1938-2022), author, and actor. Original poster signed by him promoting the movie "Dead in 5 Heartbeats" (2013) based on his book from 2004.  Size is 11 x 17 inches, rolled, in excellent condition.

American actress (1919-1989), whose career spanned from the early 1930s through the 1940s. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1864-1944) and music critic. Set of 2 autograph letters in Italia (untranslated) signed by him and dated between 1903 and 1905, about some of his critical texts to be published and other matters. Different sizes, formats, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided).

Italian tenor (b. 1930) who had a prolific career during the 1950's through the 1970's. Signed photo, shown as himself, dated in 1956. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1930). Signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1982. Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York, Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1930) who had a prolific career during the 1950's through the 1970's. Signed photograph, shown as Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme, inscribed and dated in 1956. Stamped on verso by photographer Sedge LeBlang, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases in the photo but in otherwise good condition. 

Italian tenor (1930-2022) who had a prolific career during the 1950's through the 1970's. Signed photograph, shown in role. Photo by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1930-2022) who had a prolific career during the 1950's through the 1970's. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, written on both sides of hotel stationary of the Hotel Prado-Alffer in Mexico City. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: 2 photo clippings from newspapers showing him both in role and as himself. 

English song composer (1812-1876). Signed album page, written in English, dated in London, 1850.  Size is 8.5 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1896-2000), signed postcard photograph, shown in title role of Puccini's Turandot, inscribed. Photo by M. Camuzzi, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small creases on edges and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Italian contralto, creator of the role of La Cieca in Ponchielli's La Gioconda in 1876. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1880. 3 pages of a 4-page folded document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 5 x 8.25 inches, total item size is 8.25 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian contralto, creator of the role of La Cieca in La Gioconda.  Fine cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by her to star tenor Francesco Tamagno, shown as herself, dated in Milan, 1887; photo by Montabone, Milan. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor, signed postcard photograph, shown as Canio in Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci, signature on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

American conductor (1892-1972), best known for conducting the radio program "The Voice of Firestone".  Beautiful black and white photograph shown in performance with his orchestra signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment to noted Colombian musicologist Otto De Greiff, dated in 1941.  Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, creases on two corners, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano (1928-2008), signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed and dated in 1969. Size is 8 x 9.5 inches. 

American soprano (1928-2008), signed photo, shown as Marina in Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Signed and inscribed on front with additional inscription on verso, where she signs as "Klara", dated in 1975. Photo by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1928-2008), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American tenor, actor, and comedian (1833-1917), performed in musicals and related entertainment. Signed album page, dated in 1886. 7.5 x 11-inch page with tears on the left side, but otherwise in very good condition.

South African cardiac surgeon (1922-2001) who performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant operation in 1967. Black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian pianist, toured and lived in England during WWII, then moved to the US where she toured before returning to Australia. Size is 6 x 8 inches, inscribed, 1945. Photo John Vickers.

English actress (1903-1998), whose real name was Gertrude Barnes; active between 1923-1973. Beautiful autograph letter to a friend or fan signed by her, about her filmography, dated in Hollywood, 1935.  Size is 7.2 x 10.5 inches, 1 sheet written on both sides, folds, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an envelope handwritten by her.

English actress (1903-1998) with a very long career in film and TV (1923-1973) first in the UK, later in Hollywood. Signed glamour photo, inscribed, 8 x 10 inches, excellent condition

English actress (1903-1998), whose real name was Gertrude Barnes; active between 1923-1973. Nice black-and-white Press photograph of her in a film when she was young, inscribed and signed by her with a short sentiment and indicating the year 1936 as the year when the photo was taken. Size is 6.3 x 8.5 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

English actress (1903-1998), whose real name was Gertrude Barnes; active between 1923-1973. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1802-1890) and music writer, creator of musical farces, opera, songs, a symphony, chamber music. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by the composer; photo by Martyn, Cheltenham, dated by him in 1887. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer and teacher (1837-1916), originally from a family of musicians, Barnett created a fair amount of both orchestral and vocal music. Autograph music quote signed, with 14 bars of music for piano from an unknown piece, dated in Leipzig in 1860, sized 7 x 4.75 inches. Mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition, rare

French politician and writer (1829-1870) Set of 3 Autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, as follows: A. Ce Mardi 27 Mai [1850 ca.]. To a gentleman, recommending a young singer: “…M. Laurent est élève au Conservatoire; il a cahnté le baryton à Londres, à Bruxelles et à La Haye…”. 2 pp. In-8. With letterhead. B. Paris le 15 9bre 1850. To a Viscount: “…j’ai vivement appuyé auprès de qui de droit la demande de M. Courmer. Son affaire du reste ne dépend pas encore immédiatement du Ministère de l’Intérieur. La commission des Théâtres doit donner un avis préalable qui n’est pas encore rendu. (…) Je puis vous dire dès à present que si l’avis de la commission des théâtres est favorable j’ai lieu d’avoir bon espoir que Mr. Cormer sera satisfait…”. 1 p. ½. In-8. C. Paris, le 7 Janv. by French lawyer and politician, son of Ernest, Pierre Jules Baroche, to a colleague: “…je mets à votre disposition pour la représentation donnée ce soir à l’Opéra deux places…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American bass-baritone and prominent voice teacher (1892-1973), large signed publicity photo, shown as himself. Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Daguerre, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American bass-baritone and prominent voice teacher (1892-1973), signed photo, shown as King Henry in Wagner's Lohengrin. Inscribed and dated in 1958. Printed signature on front by photographer Daguerre, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American bass-baritone and prominent voice teacher (1892-1973), signed photograph, shown as Landgraf Hermann in Wagner's Tannhauser. Inscribed. Printed signature on front of photographer Daguerre, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several small creases and bends, otherwise in good condition.

French soprano, active in the early twentieth century, signed postcard photograph, shown in title role of Richard Strauss's Salome. Photo by Varischi and Artico photographers, Milan. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano, active in the early twentieth century, signed photograph, shown in the title role of Richard Strauss's Salome, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Paris in 1935. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by Artico photographers, Milan. Size is 6 x 8.675 inches, in excellent condition.

American flutist (1925-1997), founder of the New York Brass Ensemble and member of the New York Woodwind Quintet. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1978. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (b.1930), signed photo, shown as Rodolpho in La Boheme. Inscribed and dated in 1952. Size is 8 x 10 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Sedge Le Blanc, in New York. Also include short note, hand written and signed by him.

Russian ballerina and actress (1919-2008), and Russian-American ballet dancer and choreographer (1910-1972). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, shown performing "Les Presages" (1933) -a piece choreographed by Leonie Masine on the music of Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony.  Lichine dated his signature in 1943.  Size is 7 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Russian ballerina and actress (1919-2008), Russian-American prima ballerina (1917-2000), and Russian-American ballet dancer and choreographer (1910-1972). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by the three star dancers shown in the ballet "Pavilion" with the Colonel W. De Basil Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo.  Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, ink-stamped on verso by ballet agent Sol Jurok, in very good condition.

Russian ballerina and actress (1919-2008). Set of 2 black-and-white photographs signed and inscribed by her, dated 1943; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches each, some cracks, creases, in overall good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian ballerina and actress (1919-2008). Beautiful black-and-white glamour photograph signed and inscribed by her; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballerina (1919-2008) and actress, who was one of the Baby Ballerinas of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, discovered by George Balanchine in Paris in the 1930s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment mounted on soft cardboard. Size is 7.75 x 9.8 inches, in very good condition.

Russian ballerina and actress (1919-2008). Gorgeous sepia photograph inscribed and signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1944; a photo by Maurice Seymour. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of The Basil's Ballet Russe on tour at The Metropolitan Opera, New York, on April 13, 1937, signed with a crayon by the star ballerina on the first page. Size is 6.75 x 9.1 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1904-?).  Signed photo postcard, inscribed, photo by Camuzzi, size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1904-?), signed photo postcard, shown as Nurabad in Bizet's Pecheurs de Perles at La Scala, Milan. Photo by Ancillotti and Martinotti of Italfoto, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, attractive photo in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1904-?), Signed postcard photograph, shown as the Comte Des Grieux in Massenet's Manon. Photo by Ancilotti and Martinotti photographers, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small creases and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.