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Famous French-born mezzo-soprano (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time who died at age 28. Playbill for a performance at the Theatre Royale, Covent Garden, London, 1833 for the 26th performance at the English stage with the celebrated soprano in the title role. Size is 8.25 x 13.25 inches, in very good condition.

Famous French-born mezzo-soprano (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time who died at age 28. Playbill mounted on a mat, for a performance of Bellini's La Sonnambula at the Theatre Royale, Covent Garden, London, 1835.  Total size is 9.9 x 15.3 inches, playbill is 8.4 x 13.5 inches, in very good condition.   Playbill can be removed from the mat.

Famous French-born mezzo- (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers of her time, who died at age 28.  Original hand-colored drawing of her, no author, from the 19th century, beautifully presented on a suede mat. Drawing is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, mounted on a mat with a total size of 12 x 14.3 inches, in excellent condition. See scans of the full mat, item without the mat, and detail/close-up photo.

Famous French-born mezzo- (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time, who died at age 28.  Original hand-colored drawing of her, no author, from the 19th century, beautifully presented on a suede mat. Drawing is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, mounted on a mat with a total size of 12 x 14.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous French-born mezzo-soprano (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time who died at age 28. Original pencil drawing of the artist by A. Chalon mounted on a mat for a total size of 5.5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Fantastic original vintage playbill announcing the performance of Beethoven's Fidelio, Rossini's Otello, and other works starring Maria Malibran, Giuditta Pasta, Wilhelmina Schröder-Devrient, and dancers Fanny Elssler and Marie Taglioni at Theatre Royal Covent Garden, July 3rd, 1833.   Size is 8.25 x 13.3 inches, 1 sheet, in excellent condition.

Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Playbill announcing the performance of Bellini's opera "La Sonnambula" at the Theatre Royal in London, starred by Maria Malibran -the last night of the series, on June 8th, 1833. Size is 7.8 x 13.2 inches, minor rust stains, wrinkles, in overall excellent condition.

Famous French-born mezzo-soprano (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time who died at age 28. Playbill announcement for a performance of Bellini's Romeo e Giulietta by Malibran as Romeo and Lucia Vestris as Giulietta at Theatre Royale Drury Lane. Size is 8.5 x 13.25 inches, in very good condition.

Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century.  Interesting set of 4 autograph letters about the life and death of the great singer, as follows:1. By Franoue, F. (Malibran's sister-in-law) dated September 1836; 2 pages long.2. Dal Pozzo, F. 3-page autograph letter reporting on Malibran's injury on accident, no date.3. Chessman, L. B. Autograph letter dated 1824 addressed to De Beriot (Malibran's husband) about Maria's annulment of previous marriage, freeing her to marry De Beriot.4. Unknown author. 2-page autograph note signed -a contemporary biographical account of Malibran's. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. A clip of paper signed by her as "Maria de Beriot" (her husband's last name) and mounted on an album page. Clip's size is 5 x 2 inches, Total size's is 7.3 x 3.8 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph of her. Size is 4.8 x 5.9 inches, some stains, in overall good condition.

Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Original, genuine receipt for $1075 francs signed by the star soprano dated October 19, 1830, issued by Thèatre Royal Italien (Paris). Size is 7.3 x 7.7 inches, left border irregularly cut, folds, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph mounting over an irregularly cut soft cardboard depicting the soprano, published by J. McCormick in London (1829) upon a drawing by artist T. Fairland. Total size is 12.5 x 14.75 inches, in very good condition.

Famous French-born mezzo- (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time, who died at age 28. Unsigned CDV of a portrait, shown as herself. Size is 2.5 x 4  inches, beautiful vintage item in excellent condition.

Famous French-born mezzo- (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time, who died at age 28. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV), shown as herself, by J. Gurney and Son photographers, New York. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous French-born mezzo-soprano (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time who died at age 28. Beautiful vintage lithograph of her. Size is 9.6 x 12.1 inches (trimmed from a larger format), in excellent condition.

Famous French-born mezzo-soprano (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time who died at age 28. Vintage playbill announcing the upcoming performances of Bellini's "La Sonnambula" and Beethoven's "Fidelio" at The Theatre Royal (Drury Lane) in July 1835; mounted on hard carboard. Total size is 9.5 x 14.25 inches, in very good condition.

Program for a concert at Sociedad ProArte Musical, Havana, 1957, signed by the pianist. Full program with all pages and covers. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo of the Italian tenor (1906-1970), shown as Faust in Mefistofele, opera by Boito, 4 x 5.75 inches, inscribed to Leo Riemens, in excellent condition

Italian composer (1914-2003) and also pianist, critic, and educator.  Autograph music quote with 2 bars from his Quartetto No.1 signed by him, dated in 1941.  Size is 6.3 x 3.2 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph of the composer.  Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b. 1938), signed photo, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Italian soprano (b. 1938) and American tenor (1926-1988), double signed photo, shown as Micaela and Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo of the American baritone (b.1957) as Papageno in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, 5 x 7 inches.

American baritone (b.1957), signed photo, shown as Papageno in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte at the Metropolitan Opera. Photo by Winnie Klotz. Size is  5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (b.1957), signed photo, shown as Papageno in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte at the Metropolitan Opera. Photo by Winnie Klotz. Size is  5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian soprano (1892-1973).  Signed photo postcard shown as Marina in Mussorgski's Boris Godunov, inscribed. Size 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Ukrainian soprano (1892-1973), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Signed and inscribed to Leo Riemens on front with additional text and signature on verso. Size 3.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian conductor (1883-1961), who world-premiered Shostakovich's Symphonies 1 (1926) & 2 (1927). Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Boston, 1940.  Size is 7.6 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born American symphonic conductor (1883-1961). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated in Chicago, 1947. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian conductor (1883-1961), with an international career. Signed photo postcard, with an autograph music quote, 3 bars from an unknown piece, dated in London in 1935. Stamped on verso by photographer Davidsen. Size is 5.1 x 3.5 inches, trimmed from a larger size, in very good condition.

American actor (b.1953), recipient of several accolades; active since 1976. Fine black-and-white promo photograph of the film "Making Mr. Right" (1987) signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 10.2 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1934-2017), signed photo, shown in role, inscribed. Includes photographer signature on front. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1934-2017), signed photo, shown as the Count Almaviva in Rossin's Barbiere di Siviglia. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1934-2017), signed photograph, shown as himself. Stamped on verso by Rucis photographers, Rueil-Malmaison. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.   

Croatian lyric soprano (1847-1920), created the role of Eva in the world premiere of  Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger. Unsigned CDV, shown as Elsa in Wagner's Lohengrin. Photo by B. J. Hirsch, Berlin. Size is 2.25 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Croatian lyric soprano (1847-1920), created the role of Eva in the world premiere of  Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger. Unsigned CDV, shown in role (possibly Zerlina in Mozart's Don Giovanni). Photo by J. Albert, Munich. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (b. 1943), signed photo, shown as herself, stamped on verso by photographer Harri Irmler, Berlin. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches. 

American soprano (b. 1943), signed photograph, shown as Fiorilla in Rossini's Turco in Italia.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition. 

American soprano (b. 1943), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Dunhoft, Koln. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.   

Swiss bass-baritone (1938-2016), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Size is 5.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the German soprano (1855-1930) shown as herself, dated in 1928. Also handwritten and signed on verso. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

German soprano (1855-1930), signed half-tone photo, shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Der Ring Des Nibelungen with brief musical quote, dated in 1894, signed only as "Therese". Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1853-1930) shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. Unsigned cabinet photo by photographer W. Höffert, Dresden. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small loss of paper over upper left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1853-1930) and tenor (1845-1909), great cabinet photo showing them as Eva and Walter in Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg at Bayreuth Festival, around 1888. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition, a cabinet photo by studio W. Hoffert

German soprano (1855-1930), famous for being chosen by Richard Wagner as the original Kundry in Parsifal, she sang mainly in the Dresden Opera. Signed cabinet photo, shown as Brunnhilde in Der Ring des Nibelungen, in Dresden, 1888. Photo by W. Hoffert. Two signatures, one near the top right corner, and a second, small one, over the shield. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor damage on borders and small missing piece of paper over the top left corner, otherwise in good condition.

German soprano (1855-1930), famous for being chosen by Richard Wagner as the original Kundry in Parsifal, she sang mainly in the Dresden Opera. Signed cabinet photo, shown as Isolde in Bayreuth, 1886. Hand written by her on verso. Photo by W. Hoffer, Bayreuth. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, missing peace over the upper left corner, otherwise in very good condition.