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MADAMA BUTTERFLY - June 5th, 1906. Teatro de la Opera (Buenos Aires) program, with Rosina Storchio, who was the first Madama Butterfly ever only a couple of years before!. This is a rarity, as she didn´t represent this role too many times. Giuseppe De Luca also stars in the cast. Conductor: Arturo Toscanini.

Set of full-color opera postcards showing scenes from Madama Butterfly, vintage set of 12 from the early 20th century, printed in Italy, and advertising performances of this opera on Broadway, New York.  Each postcard is unused/uncirculated, and is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. Sold as a lot only.

British actress and dancer (1815-1892), involved in Theatre managing as well, whose real name was Celeste Elliott. Rare carte-de-visite (CDV) by Mayer Brothers (London) signed by her. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, minor mounting traces on verso, front in excellent condition.

MADAME SANS-GENE - August 7th, 1919. Teatro Colon program with Claudia Muzio. Conductor: Tullio Serafin. First time ever performance in South America of this opera by Umberto Giordano

American actress (1865-1932) and one of the leading American actresses of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Signed photo shown as herself, with a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in very good condition.

British composer of operettas, ballets, instrumental music and songs (1862-1929), signed photo postcard, dated in April 1915, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, excellent condition.

French violinist (1841-1909) and conductor.  Set of 2 autograph letters signed by him, written in French (sold untranslated).  The first one is a 3-pages letter, dated 1901, size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.  The second one has no year and its size is 4.1 x 5.2 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Romanian baritone (1876-1968), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1926. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American film actor (1922-1996), active between 1944-1988. Fine black-and-white promo photograph for the movie Bullwhip (1958) signed by the actor.  Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, minor rust toning over edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

German soprano (1905-1990), theater and television actress.  Signed photo postcard shown as herself, signed on front with additional signature on verso, signed in Frankfurt, dated in 1942. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer (b.1958) and songwriter, known as the "Queen of Pop", widely recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music. Illustrated book "Lotsa de Casha" for children (above 5 years old) signed by her on the first printed page, issued in 2005, with illustrations by artist Ruy Paes. Size is 8.25 x 10.25 inches, 48 pages, dust jacket, hardcovers, in excellent condition.

American singer-songwriter and actress (b.1958), considered one of the most influential figures in popular culture and has often been referred to as the "Queen of Pop". Beautiful color photograph signed by her, dated in 1989. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, ink writings on verso by another hand, otherwise in excellent condition.

Danish ballet dancer (b.1942), former principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and the Stuttgart Ballet companies. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, stamped on verso by photographer W.J.Reilly, 1976. In excellent condition

American actor (b.1957), active since 1982. Fine color photograph signed by him shown among James Russo, Al Pacino, Bruno Kirby, and Johnny Depp as cast members of the film "Donnie Brasco" (1997). Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.  

Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson (born in 1978), known professionally as Vanessa-Mae, is an internationally known British violinist. Her music style is self-described as "violin techno-acoustic fusion", as several of her albums prominently feature the techno style. Photo Size 4 x 6 inches.

American baritone (1924-2003), particularly associated with the Italian repertory, also performed under the name "Filippo Maero". Signed photograph, shown as Amonasro in Verdi's Aida, inscribed with sentiment, dated in 1962. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American baritone (1924-2003), particularly associated with the Italian repertory, also performed under the name "Filippo Maero". Signed photograph, shown as Marcello in Puccini's La Boheme, dated in 1962. Stamped on verso by Foto Stampa photographers, Pistoia. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (b. 1970), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Falstaff, his most frequently performed and celebrated role. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (b. 1970), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Falstaff, his most frequently performed and celebrated role. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition

Italian baritone (b. 1970), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Falstaff, his most frequently performed and celebrated role. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1875-1952), with an important career in both Europe and the Americas, left recordings. Large signed photo, shown in role, inscribed and dated in Barcelona in 1914. Size is 10.25 x 12.5 inches, minor creases around borders, otherwise in very good condition. An amazing photograph.

Romanian tenor (1935-2009), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Don Carlo, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Cluj in 1977. Size is 4 x l6.75 inches, small creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

Mexican-born ballet dancer (1922-1977) and member of the New York City Ballet. Fine photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, dated in 1950. Size is 6.1 x 4.6 inches, small crease, otherwise in excellent condition.

Mexican dancer (1922-1977) and principal dancer of the New York City Ballet. Signed photo (signed as "Nick"), inscribed and stamped on verso by photographer Larry Colwell, Pacific Grove, California. Size is 7.6 x 9.4 inches, minor pinholes on corners, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo of him, stamped on verso by the New York City Ballet.

Unsigned program for a performance of the Russian pianist at Teatro Metro, Buenos Aires, on June 11, 1967. Size is 5.7 x 7.9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Unsigned concert program for a performance by the star Russian pianist of works by Mozart in London, on November 10th, 1968, with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the German conductor Eugen Jochum.  Size is 9.4 x 7 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance by the star Turkish soprano and celebrated Russian pianist at Teatro La Fenice, Venice, on September 14th, 1981, signed by both artists on the front cover.  Size is 6.75 x 9.4 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the Georgian-Russian pianist at the Teatro Municipal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 6th, 1949.  Size is 6.25 x 9.1 inches, folds, minor stains, in good condition.

Georgian-Russian Pianist (1912-1992), well-known for his interpretations of Chopin´s music. Signed photo, shown with a score, inscribed and dated in 1963 - all in white ink. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

Georgian-Russian Pianist (1912-1992), well-known for his interpretations of Chopin´s music. Signed photo, part of a concert program at Teatro San Carlos in Lisbon, Portugal, 1947. Full program, with all 4 pages plus covers, signature in on the photo page, in excellent condition

Georgian-Russian Pianist (1912-1992), well-known for his interpretations of Chopin´s music. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French and dated December 11, 1931, shown very young. Size is 3.25 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian-Russian Pianist (1912-1992), well-known for his interpretations of Chopin´s music. Nice black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated in 1974, shown sitting at a park bench. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, slight creases, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Georgian-Russian pianist (1912-1992), famous for recording Chopin works. Great black and white photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Signature on program page next to page with picture (close up of face while playing piano) 21 x 14.5 cm. Kassel 23 March 1973. Excellent condition but storage holes not affecting signature and slightly affecting picture.

Program for a concert of works by Mozart, Soler, Schubert and Chopin at the Theatre des Champs-Elysées, Paris, 1964, performed by the celebrated pianist and signed by him on the cover.  Size is 9.4 x 12.5 inches, 4 pages plus covers, some rust and stains, in overall very good condition.

Program for a solo recital of works by Beethoven, Balakirev, Schumann, Bach, and Ravel by the celebrated Georgian-Russian pianist at Teatro Municipal de San Carlos, Rio de Janeiro, on December 22, 1943, signed by him on his photo page. Size is 6.25 x 8.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Luxurious art nouveau magazine Die Woche (The Week) with an extensive article about the premiere of the Bayreuther Festspiele 1914 (4 pages) with large pictures of the singers, including a marvelous full page picture of Anna Bahr Mildenburg and Walter Kirchhoff in Parsifal. Complete magazine, with art nouveau cover, 40 pages, 8.5 x 11.5 inches, in very good condition.

Soprano most likely of Italian origin, signed photograph, shown in role at La Scala, Milan, inscribed. Photo by M. Camuzzi, La Scala, Milan. Photo size is 4 x 5.75 inches mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1865-1923), born in Egypt, with an important operatic career until 1913, after which he gave recitals, many with soprano Dianette Alvina. Maggi was later a singing teacher, and left a few rare recordings.  Large scrapbook with clips from newspaper and programs, dating from 1892 through 1916 related to his performances, plus 22 loose photos (not attached to the album), some personal but many of them in various opera roles, including one signed by him as Beppe, and one of his wife wife, English soprano Gladys Dode, signed by her on verso. Scrapbook album is 9 x 11.5 inches, with approx. 100 pages with clips from newspapers and programs. Photos in various sizes, from postcard size 6.4 x 9.4 inches the largest. See scans of all 22 photos and some (7) pages of the clip album as example. A rare, fascinating insight into the career of a singer in the late 19th-early 20th century.

American actress (b.1979) and model, whose real name is Margaret Quigley. Fine color promo photograph signed by her, shown in the TV series "Nikita" aired between 2010-2013. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Fantastic, large collection of autograph photos and unsigned photos and clips from magazines, all related to magicians and illusionists, with some mentalists and other entertainers. Mostly Austrian artists, but also a good amount of other nationalities, most likely the original ownership of magician "Valentino", named Otto Fackler (1892-1966), who was member of the Magic Club of Vienna, since there are quite a few autograph photos inscribed to him.  Almost 200 items, in various sizes, all in very good condition, mostly photos and clips, a few playbills/fliers. Some signed, larger format photographs are included. Unsigned photos include some of International Magician Congresses that took place in Vienna 1930s through 1960s, most photographs have markings on verso (probably by original owner) indicating information about the photos. A large variety of signed photographs of magicians, some of the magician autographs are from: Freddy Fah (1916-1988), Valentino Graziadei (1898-1961), Alois Kassner (1887-1970), Phoa Yan Tiong (1926-2006), Gogia Pasha (1910-1976), Anton Stursa (1902-1965), Karl Edler (1877-1945), Peter Pit (1933-1999), Toni Anverdi (1925-1995), Kalanag (born Helmut Schreiber, 1903-1963), Werner Kroll (1918-1990), Tonny van Dommelen, Erich Brenn, Tam Jersey, Retta, Louperti, Rold Hansen, Hans Borose, Richard Suey, Gally, Trilby, Musty and many others. Please check scans of most items, including some of the versos. This is a large lot, sold as a lot only (not sold separately) at a bargain price.

Italian violinist (1891-1966) and composer. Fine black and white photo postcard signed by him on verso with a short sentiment, addressed to his fellow violinist Kathleen Parlow, dated in 1919. Size is 3.6 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1880-?), large signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1937. Inscribed to Leo Riemens. Beautiful photo with very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 7.25 x 9.7 inches, matted on solid cardboard, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1880-?), in 1904 she sang in Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, Turin in the world premiere of Franco Alfano’s opera ‘’Risurrezione".  Signed photograph, shown most likely in role, inscribed dated in Milan in 1908. Attractive vintage photo by Francesco Scattolae, Venice. Photo size is 5.75 x 8.75 inches, matted on solid cardboard, total item is 9 x 11.5 inches, some creases at edges of the mat, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian stage and film actress (1908-1973), English film actor producer, director and screenwriter (1882-1974), and Irish actress and singer (1920-2015).  All three of their signatures are on the front cover of a full playbill/program for a 1955 Broadway production of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera The Saint of Bleecker Street (although they did not themselves appear in this production). Full program including all pages and covers, size is 6.5 x 9 inches, in very good condition.