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American soprano (1895-1967).  Signed photo postcard shown in role; blind stamped by photographer Zelinger, Salzburg. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

American soprano (1895-1967),  signed postcard photograph, shown in role, dated in 1928. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

Italian bass (1873-1941), considered one of the finest Italian basses of his time, frequently appeared at the Teatro Alla Scala, Milan in performances conducted by Arturo Toscanini and made many recordings.  Signed photograph, shown as himself, signed in Buenos Aires. Size is 3 x 6 inches, small tear at top left of photo outside of the area of image and signature, otherwise in good condition. 

French dancer (1875-1943) at the Paris Opéra at the age of 18, portrayed many times by painter Edgar Degas. Nice cabinet photograph of her from 1893 by photographer L{eon Pillaut/Benque & Co (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, ink markings over the bottom, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1947), active since 1969. Fine color casual photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

English Shakespearean stage actor (1854-1928). Card signed by him, mounted over a slightly larger piece of cardboard. Size is 5.6 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a couple of Magazine clips about him and his career.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1860-1926), autograph note signed, 1 page written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4 x 5 inches, slight creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1860-1926). Album page signed by her. Size is 6.9 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous German tenor (1806-1874) who later became a very important pedagogue, Mantius befriended Mendelssohn and performed in world premieres by him, Flotow, Meyerbeer and in Otto Nicolai´s most famous opera The Merry Wives of Windsor. Autograph letter signed by him, in German, dated in Berlin in 1846. Sold untranslated. One page, 8 x 11 inches, has folds, a repaired crack over the center of the left border, ink is overall on the faded side but still clearly legible, priced accordingly - rare!

Signed photo postcard of the Czech baritone (1861-?), shown as Don Bartolo in Il Barbiere, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, dated in 1911. Blind stamped by photographer Angerer, Vienna on front, in excellent condition

Czech bass-baritone (1861-1936), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1907, Berlin. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed postcard photograph of the Czech baritone (1861-?), shown as Dr. Bartolo in Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia, dated in 1930. Photo by Lendvai-Dircksen photographers. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

American actor (b.1945) who has worked in TV, documentaries, theater, and film for more than 50 years; active since the 1960s. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Anglo-Italian violinist and conductor (1905-1980), composer, and light orchestra-style entertainer with cascading strings musical signature, who was a powerhouse recording artist in his time. Beautiful black and white photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (b. 1929), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1964. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Large group of small album pages, each with one or more signatures by famous singers and some actors/actresses. A total of 56 sheets, most signed on both sides, with 95 signatures plus 3 more unidentified. Names include: Barry Morell, Gerda Scheyrer, Adriana Martino, Albert Weikenmeier, Edith Mathis, Erich Majkut, Erika Schubert, Gisela Litz, Evelyn Lear, Fritz Krenn, Grace Hoffman, Christa Ludwig, Georges Athana, Heinz Imdahl, Herta Topper, James McCracken, Eric Kunz, Ira Malaniuk, Ivo Vinco, Jean Madeira, Ludmila Bertlova, Lucia Popp, Luigi Alva, Martha Muszely, Matteo Manuguerra, Nadeza Kniplova, Olivera Miljakovic, Orietta Moscucci, Paolo Montarsolo, Paul Bek, Pilar Lorengar, Raina Kabaivanska, Elisabeth Schwarzenberg, Roberta Peters, Susanne Kirnbauer, Tamara Dragan, Martha Modl, Theo Adam, Thomas O`Leary, Tomislav Neralic, Gertrude Schretter, Marjan Rus, Viktor Madin, Walter Kreppel, Wilma Lipp and more. Various sizes, but all are approx. 4.75 x 3 inches, all in very good condition. Not sold individually. See scans.

Italian tenor (1895-1984), known for both bel canto and later dramatic tenor repertoire, was active in Italy from 1924-1950, also made guest appearances in Warsaw, Amsterdam and Copenhagen. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in the 1930s (possibly 1934). Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1895-1984), known for both bel canto and later dramatic tenor repertoire, was active in Italy from 1924-1950, also made guest appearances in Warsaw, Amsterdam and Copenhagen. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor and film actor (1895-1984), signed photo postcard, shown in role, inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

American keyboard player (1939-2013), and former member and co-founder of the band "The Doors". Card signed and inscribed by him, attached to the bottom of a half-tone photograph of him. Total size is 5.9 x 12 inches, in very good condition

Italian opera composer (1845-1924), creator of at least six operas. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him. Size is 4.25 x 6.9 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1963), TV personality, model, singer, and second wife of U.S. president Donald Trump who divorced in 1999. Nice black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by her. Size is 8.2 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American contralto (1873-1961). Autograph letter signed by her, dated in New York, on November 23rd, 1913, addressed to an autograph collector, with the letterhead of the collector.  Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, overall rust tone. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard with three images of Mapleson. Size is 5.3 x 3.5 inches, small crease over the upper-right corner, in excellent condition.

English opera impresario (1830-1901) who was a very important figure in opera production and careers of singers. Autograph letter signed with letterhead of her Majesty's Opera Company. 4 pages, each page is 5.1 x 8, folds and minor cracks, in very good condition.

American actress (1923-2010), singer, and dancer, who appeared in films during the 1940s and 1950s. Nice sepia photograph signed with a short sentiment. Size is 4.8 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1749-1833), and a violin child prodigy. Autograph receipt for “Dreizehn Rechsthaler” signed “G. E. Schmeling”, dated Berlin December 23, 1771. Size is 7.2 x 4.1 inches, some creases, overall age toning, in very good condition.

American actress (b.1983), active since 1997. Beautiful color glamour photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-German actress (1897-1960), considered a big star during the silent film era. Beautiful photo postcard signed by her, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine professional football player (1960-2020) and manager; widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Gorgeous half-tone color photograph (a page from a magazine) signed by him, shown receiving the FIFA world cup trophy in Mexico (1986). Size is 7.8 x 10.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b.1931). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated in Buenos Aires, 1963, shown in role; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Wilenski (Buenos Aires). Size is 3.9 x 5.6 inches, in very good condiiton.

Italian sculptor and art critic (1886-1963). Lot of three autograph letters signed by him, dated between 1921 and 1922 where he addresses Art critic Henry Lapauze, expressing his gratitude for the flattering words the editor kindly introduced him to the readers in Lapauze's magazine. Different sizes and lengths, in very good condition or better (see scans). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

Italian writer (b.1936) whose work focuses mostly on women's issues having written numerous plays and novels. Fine color photograph signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1913-1998), writer, director, and sculptor; who performed in over 100 films and was the muse of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. Fine regular postcard with an illustration of the painting "Still Life With Onions" by artist Paul Cézanne, signed by the actor with a short sentiment dated 1974. Size is 6.25 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1913-1998), writer, director, and sculptor who performed in over 100 films and was the muse of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau.  Promo movie still modern print photo of the film "La Belle et la Bete" (1946), signed and inscribed by him.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1913-1998), writer, director, and sculptor who performed in over 100 films and was the muse of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment. Size is 3.9 x 5.8 inches, minor silvering, in very good condition.

French actor (1913-1998), writer, director, and sculptor; who performed in over 100 films and was the muse of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau.  Beautiful black and white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1913-1998), writer, director, and sculptor; who performed in over 100 films and was the muse of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in a film. Size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1913-1998), writer, director, and sculptor; who performed in over 100 films and was the muse of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. Stunning black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment in French, shown young. Size is 4.5 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1913-1998), writer, director, and sculptor; who performed in over 100 films and was the muse of acclaimed director Jean Cocteau. Black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech tenor (1872-1939), signed photo postcard, shown as Don Jose in Carmen. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech tenor (1872-1939), signed photo postcard, shown as Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme, dated in 1916. Blind stamped by photographer Vanek Kanderal, Prague. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

Signed photo postcard of the Hungarian tenor (1872-1939), shown in unknown role, dated in 1908, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition

Austrian actor and comic (1854-1917). Fine cabinet photograph signed by him, shown in performance, dated in Vienna, 1906; photo blind-stamped over the lower right corner by photographer Charles Scolik, Vienna. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian and German actress (1876-1962), played leading roles in the world premieres of plays by Schnitzler and Wedekind, among others. Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Printed signature on front of photographer H.C. Kosel. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Lithograph after Marc Chagall, "The Magic Flute". Original French poster, 1966, with a reproduction of the lithograph of The Magic Flute created after Marc Chagall for the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1966. Unsigned poster from a first edition of 5000. Size is 39.5 X 26.75, in  high quality archival paper, bright and rich colors, never mounted, matted or framed, in excellent, mint condition

American soprano (b. 1957), large signed publicity photo, shown as herself, dated in 1991. Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Christian Steiner, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.