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Italian composer and violinist (1841-1907), Marenco created 20 ballets and 4 operas, among other pieces, and was also the Director of La Scala. Signed cabinet photo, inscribed to famous tenor Francesco Tamagno, size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches. A photo by Pagliano e Ricordi, Milan, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1841-1907) primarily noted for ballet music, best known for his ballet Excelsior. Nice cabinet photo of him by photographer F. Solza (Genova) signed and inscribed by Marenco. Size is 4.3 x 6.5 inches, a bit faded, two pinholes over the right border, otherwise in very good condition.

Argentinian soprano (1897-1977), signed card, signed at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1930. Written in Spanish, inscribed with a short sentiment. Size is 4.5 x 3.5 inches with serrated edges at corners of the card, otherwise in very good condition.   

Recital in Rosario, Argentina by the famous Argentinian soprano (1897-1977), full program 4.5 x 5.5 inches, signed on page 2 where her bio is. Some damage in the back cover, otherwise very good.

Brazilian tenor (1934-2011), signed photo, shown in Il Guarany (opera by Carlos Gomes), dated in Rio de Janeiro, in 1980. Size is 4.75 x 7 inches.

Brazilian tenor (1934-2011), signed photograph, shown most likely as himself. Size is 3.25 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Brazilian tenor (1934-2011), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 3.5 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1855-1911), autograph letter signed, 2 pages written in Italian, sold untranslated. Clear handwriting and bold signature. Size of each page is 4.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1855-1911), signed cabinet photo, shown in role, a photo by Schemboche, Turin. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss composer (1902-1995).  Autograph note signed on a card, written in French (sold untranslated) by the composer, and dated in Geneve, 1978.  It has a short music quote over the left border with 6 bars of music from his ballade for violin and orchestra.  Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a handwritten envelope (not shown).

Israela Margalit is a critically acclaimed concert pianist, an award-winning recording artist, playwright, and television writer. Photo Size 4 x 6 inches.

Italian guitarist (b.1942), signed photo, shown in performance. Stamped on verso by photographer Tavanti, Arezzo. Size 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano.  Signed photo shown as herself. Signed on front and stamped on verso by Renato Nolo photo studio, Genova. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian tenor (b.1953), and Chilean-born Austrian mezzo-soprano (b.1962), double signed photo, shown as Don Jose and Carmen in Bizet's Carmen. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch soprano (b. 1955), signed photo, shown as herself. Beautiful image and costume with clear signature. Photo by Martin Paternotte. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian tenor (b. 1953), signed photo, shown as Don Jose in Carmen. Size is 4 x 6 inches. 

Canadian tenor (b. 1953), signed photograph, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Mexican actress (1917-1985) and dancer who appeared in film, stage, and TV production; active 1934-1965. Her actual name was Maria Margarita Bolado Castilla y O'Donnell. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown very young. Size is 6.75 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1908-1992) and educator. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in 1938 (also signed on verso -not shown). Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1890-1976) and pedagogue.   Signed photo, inscribed with a short sentiment, and dated by her in Chicago, 1952.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Luxurious edition of only 200 numbered copies of this vast, very complete Callas biography with lots of interesting photos and information. Includes a full chronology of Callas performances and many rare, never published photographs. In French language. French Callas scholar J.J. Hanine-Roussel put 28 years into making this amazing 1-volume book with 688 pages, over 500 photos, 24 x 32.5 x 6.8 cm (13 x 9.5 x 2.75 inches) and weighing over 11 pounds (over 5 kg). This is a must-have book for any serious Callas fan! SIGNED BY AUTHOR on the first blank page. See scans of cover, case, and some internal pages.

Concert program from Carnegie Hall, April 15th 1974, one of the last performances of the diva in New York! - Callas sang with Giuseppe Di Stefano, Robert Sutherland was at the piano. Full program with all pages and covers, 8.25 x 11 inches

Collection of four unsigned vintage advertisements promoting the legendary soprano’s opera recordings during the 1960s. Each of the Maria Callas original ad measures approximately 7.8 x 10.75 inches and is in very good condition, an attractive acquisition for serious Callas collectors, nice to frame with an autograph or unsigned photo of the diva.

1 CD, contains never before released live concerts and interviews, years 1935 through 1959. Digitally remastered ADD, mono sound. Includes 16-page booklet with reviews and photos. CD-ROM portion includes 5 videos (14.10 min), 26 high-quality photographs, 22 newspaper reviews (scans), hand program (scan). Callas sings arias from Madama Butterfly, Un Ballo, Mignon, Norma, Macbeth - 7 interviews, only 1 is entirely in English.  

1 CD, includes live concert recordings, rarities and interviews with the diva never before released, years 1959 through 1977. CD-ROM part includes 5 videos (4.29 min.), 40 high-quality photographs, 9 newspaper reviews (scans), and Hand program (scan). Callas sings arias from Carmen, Semiramide, Nabucco, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Norma, La Forza - 8 Interviews (only 2 are in English) from 1959 through 1973.

Italian tenor (1864-1933), considered an exceptional singer due to the power of his voice, musical intelligence, and fine interpretation skills. Gorgeous black and white photograph signed by him, shown as himself, dated in Marano, 1905; photo by Audouard, Barcelona. Actual photograph is 5 x 7.75 inches mounted onto larger cabinet backing for a total size is 5 x 8.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian bass (1859-1944), father of the famous actor of the same name. Signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, dated in 1905. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches. Photo by Rudolf Krziwanek, Vienna, in very good condition.

Italian opera conductor and composer (1821-1873), longtime personal friend of Verdi. Autograph letter signed, dated in Genova, 1862. Four pages in Italian (sold untranslated), size is 5.25 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

Italian bass (1850-?), performed mostly abroad, including in the United States throughout the 1880s. Beautiful signed cabinet photograph, shown in role, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in 1880. An original photo by Antoine Zilposche, Smyrne. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, slight smudges on bottom left, otherwise in very good condition. 

Set of 2 unsigned CDV's of the "Mariani sisters", Maddalena Mariani-Masi, Italian soprano (1850-1916) who created the title role of Ponchielli's La Gioconda at its world premiere performances at La Scala, Milan in 1876 and her sister Flora Mariani (dates unknown). Each is sized 2.5 x 4.1 inches, very slight paper loss on top right of Maddalena Mariani-Masi photo, otherwise in excellent condition. Attractive vintage items, not sold separately.

Spanish-born actor and tenor (1914-1970).  Fine promo photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in role.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b.1939), signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1978. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1851-1920) and sister of the more famous Celestine Galli-Marié (who created Carmen). Original unsigned CDV by Gaston & Mathieu, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, small paper loss over the top right corner, and minor crease, otherwise in very good condition.

American actress (1923-2017), singer, comedian, and vaudeville performer; active between 1926-2017. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the famous Spanish dancer (1917-2008) and her dance group at SPAM -Sociedad Pro Arte Musical, Havana, Cuba, on December 1st, 1949, signed by her and four more members of the group.  Size is 5.6 x 8.6 inches, 4 pages, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of Glinka's opera "A Life for the Tsar" on February 22, 1913, at the Mariinsky Theater in San Petersburg, Russia, celebrating the 300th anniversary of the theater (1613-1913). Guest stars included Nezhdanova, Sbruyeva, Yershov, and Kastursky. Size is 9.25 x 11.25 inches, 4 pages, minor cracks, in very good condition.

Star American actress, model, and singer (1926-1962), one of the most celebrated sex symbols in the 1950s and early 1960s. Terrific photograph signed by Monroe, inscribed to "John". John Virzi was a photographer/paparazzi who collected autographs signed in person by those he took pictures of.  Own a rare piece of Hollywood history with this Marilyn Monroe autograph an authentic signed photograph of one of the most iconic figures in film and pop culture. This vintage photo, personally signed by Marilyn Monroe, is a must-have for any serious collector of authentic autographed memorabilia. Monroe's signature remains one of the most valuable and sought-after in the world of celebrity autographs. This signed photo captures her timeless beauty and enduring legacy, making it a perfect addition to any collection. Size is 8.2 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (b. 1933), signed photo postcard shown as herself dated in 1962. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Italian soprano (b. 1933), signed photo, shown as Glauce in Cherubini's Medea at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1969. Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b. 1933), signed photo, shown in role. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone and countertenor specialized in early Baroque music. Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, plus a short autograph note signed by him in French attached to the back (removable). Size is 4 x 6, in excellent condition.

French baritone and countertenor specialized in early Baroque music. Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian tenor (1897-1986), signed photo, shown in the title role in Otello. Size is 4 x 6 inches. 

Romanian tenor (1897-1986), small signed photo booklet, dated by him in 1941, Parma. Signed with a short sentiment on verso. Size is 4.75 x 6 inches.

Romanian tenor (1897-1986), signed photograph, shown as himself. Photo by Crimella, Milan. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor, signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in New York in 1971. Stamped on verso by Denil's Photo Service, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.