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Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Fine sepia photograph signed by her, shown in role. Size is 6.1 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 4-page original program for one of her performances at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, no year indicated (probably the 1920s), in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Fine half-tone photograph (page from a program or magazine) signed by her, shown as herself. Size is 5.3 x 8 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Program for a performance of the star ballerina at the Royal Opera House (probably in the 1920s) signed by her on the front cover. Size is 6.75 x 11.3 inches, in very good condition. Programs signed by Pavlova are extremely rare!

Beautiful statue in biscuit porcelain, design and creation by Stuart Mark Feldman, issued by the Pavlova Society of London in commemoration of the famous dancer´s 100th birth anniversary in 1981. This is a limited edition, highly collectible item, size is 5.5 wide by 9.25 inches high, in excellent condition. A truly gorgeous collectible that will make a wonderful gift. A finger on her left hand is broken and missing, this is barely noticeable but it is there. Priced accordingly. Anna Pavlova was a star Russian dancer (1881-1931), having performed it around 4,000 times during her career, "The Dying Swan" (premiered in 1905 with coreography by M. Fokine on music by Camille Saint-Saens) was one of her signature pieces. SEE HERE IMPORTANT NOTE: This item can NOT be shipped outside the continental United States. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Typed letter with the letterhead of her private home in London boldly signed by her, about ballet business, and mounted on hard cardboard.  Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, small loss of paper over the lower-right corner, rust stain over the borders, in very good condition.

Set of 7 original unsigned photos of Anna Pavlova from 1920's shown in performance alone or with other artists. Sizes range from 6.5 x 8.2 inches to 7.1 x 9.5 inches, minor silvering over edges, all in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Gorgeous vintage studio photograph of the dancer shown dancing by Mishkin (New York, 1916); ink-stamped on verso with the legend "Anna Pavlova and her ballet Russe". Size is 5.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Beautiful black-and-white vintage photograph of her shown dancing by photographer Gordon Davis, London (ink-stamped on verso by him as well). Size is 7.6 x 9.75 inches, minor damage over the lower-left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Gorgeous original vintage photograph of the ballerina and Mikhail Mordkin by photographer Matzene (Chicago); ink-stamped on verso by the photographer. Size is 8.5 x 11.4 inches, photo was ovalized, in very good condition.

Russian star prima ballerina of the late 19th and early 20th century (1881-1931), she became the first ballerina to tour around the world. Rare double signed photo postcard, showing both in performance, dated by Volinin in 1921. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, minor crease over the top right corner, in very good condition.

Teatro Colon program, 1917, with Anna Pavlova and her ballet company performing "Gran Divertissement", an arrangement with music by various composers - Also Faust, opera by Gounod, was performed (with Ninon Vallin). Full program, with all pages and covers, in excellent condition, 5.25 x 9.75 inches

Russian mezzo soprano, created the role of the Princess in world premiere performances of the "Love for Three Oranges". Large signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed, dated in 1919. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by photographer Hixon-Connelly, Kansas City. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian soprano (1854-1935), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight wear on edges but otherwise in very good condition.

Italian bass, sang the role of the King in the European premiere production of Verdi's Aida at La Scala, Milan in 1872. Autograph note signed, with a brief textual quote from the final act of that opera, bold and clear signature, page size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. Vintage historic item!

Italian soprano (1885-1968), large signed photo, shown in role, inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1885-1968), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, with extensive inscription, dated in 1936. Blind stamped by photographer P. Belli, Pisaro. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American reality TV series where it chronicles the daily activities at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. Nice color promo photograph signed by Rick Harrison, Austin "Chumlee" Russell, Corey Harrison, and Richard Harrison. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo of the French bass (1878-1959), inscribed, dated in 1952, 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian mezzo (1877-1967), who won fame in the concert halls of England and Europe. Signed photograph, shown as herself, bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Lasalle. Size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

English poet (1842-1916), and also translator and publisher. Autograph letter signed by him on the first page, mentioning three of his works on the second page, dated April 1st, 1985.  Size is 5 x 7.9 inches, 2 written pages, folds, in excellent condition.

American film actor (1912-1989) who is mainly remembered from film noir crime stories and 20th Century Fox musical films, active between 1934 and 1975. Signed photo shown young, inscribed. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American film actor (1912-1989) mainly remembered from film noir crime stories and 20th Century Fox musical films, active between 1934-1975. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American author (1791-1852), poet, and actor, best remembered for his song "Home! Sweet home!" (1822).  Autograph letter signed by him to one of his friends, no year indicated. Size is 7.2 x 9.1 inches, 1 written page, loss of paper over the top left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

American author (1791-1852), poet and actor, best remembered for his song "Home! Sweet home!" (1822). Size is 8.6 x 7.2 inches, 4-page facsimile manuscript of his song "Home! Sweet Home!", in excellent condition.  

Russian conductor (1887-1953), particularly associated with the Bolshoi opera of which he was the artistic director from 1943 to 1948. Signed photograph, inscribed and dated in 1944. Written in Russian and sold with a handwritten English translation. Photo size is 6.5 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition. RARE!

Beautiful signed photo, showing the whole American chamber music ensemble. Signed by all three members: Bonnie Thron (cello), Violaine Melancon (violin) and Seth Knopp (piano). Size is 6 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

British-German actor (b.1963), active in films since 1986. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown as himself. Size is 7.9 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (b.1947), signed photo, shown as Musette in La Boheme. Stamped on verso by photographer, Harri Irmler. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches.

American soprano (b.1947), signed photo, shown as Cherubino in Nozze di Figaro. Inscribed. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Autograph letter signed, on stationary of Britten and Pears Red House home, in the town of  Aldeburgh -on-Sea where their festival regularly took place. Written on both sides of 1 page, sized at 6 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Autograph letter signed, on stationary of Britten and Pears Red House home, in the town of  Aldeburgh -on-Sea where their festival regularly took place. Written on both sides of 1 page, sized at 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. 

Unsigned playbill for one performance among the tour performances throughout the United States by the English tenor and the English composer, dated October 23rd, 1949, at the Town Hall, New York.  Size is 6.9 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

English tenor Peter Pears (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten and premiered many of his operas. Signed photograph, shown as himself, in a pastoral setting, dated in 1980.   Also included on the verso of this page: signed photograph of Scottish biochemist Lord Todd (full name: Alexander Robertus Todd), (1907-1997), former President of the Royal Society and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. Shown with Sir Alan Hodgkin and Sir Nevill Mott, also Nobel Prize winning scientists. Signed only as "Todd", inscribed and dated in 1980.   This is a single item of 7.5 x 10 inches, with each of these photos on the opposite sides of a 2-sided page possibly taken from a program or magazine. In excellent condition. 

Signatures on pages next to full page pictures 21 x 14.5 cm in program. With SIGNED PICTURE 21 x 14.5 cm of Barry Tuckwell. Program LSO Kassel 23 October 1972. Excellent condition, storage holes not affecting signature - slightly affecting pictures.

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered with composer Benjamin Britten and premiered many of Brittens' operas.  Signed album page, size is 4.5 x 5.25 inches, some tears at far left edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

English tenor (1910-1986), closely associated with composer Benjamin Britten for nearly 40 years. Pears created the role of the fisherman Peter Grimes in the opera of the same name by Britten in 1945. Published in 1985 by the Britten-Pears Library, it contains many photographs of Pears´ life and career and letters to him, including some written for his 75th Birthday. Signed on the title page, inscribed and dated by Pears in 1985, opposite to a photograph of him with Benjamin Britten. A total of 145 numbered pages plus extras and hardcovers, dust jacket, all in excellent condition. The book is 7 x 10 inches in size, in excellent condition.  

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled worldwide singing, performing on stage and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Large signed photo, shown with the composer in rehearsal. Inscribed. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: Autograph note signed, on stationary of Britten and Pears Red House home, in the town of  Aldeburgh -on-Sea where their festival regularly took place, and signature cut, dated in 1970. 

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Signed publicity photo, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1958. Size is 3 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows, and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Signed photo, shown as himself, dated in 1961. Stamped on verso by photographer Maria, Austria. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.   

English tenor (1910-1986), closely associated with composer Benjamin Britten for nearly 40 years. Pears created the role of the fisherman Peter Grimes in the opera of the same name by Britten in 1945. Signed photo postcard, shown as Peter Grimes, with a short sentiment, dated in 1962. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Signed photo postcard, shown in the title role of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes, which he premiered in 1945, in London. Size is 3 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Signed photo, shown as Captain Vere in Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd, which he premiered in 1951, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

British actor, theater director and writer (1887-1964), known mainly for his popular biographies which made him the leading British biographer of his time, in terms of commercial success. Set of 2 1 page typed letters signed, both dated in 1949 addressed to various editors of the Saturday Review of Literature, an American literary publication referring to his published review of a book about George Bernard Shaw. Also included is the 6 page typed review. Each of these three documents are 8 x 10 inches, with several creases and folds, but in otherwise very good condition. Not sold separately.

American baritone (1934-1995), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Photo by Fayer studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: Signed concert program of Hans Werner Henze's El Cimarron, signed by Pearson, Christoph Caskel (percussionist), flautist Hans-Martin Muller, and guitarist Wilhem Bruck. Includes complete text of piece (in German, sold untranslated).

American explorer (1856-1925) who was the first explorer to reach the North Pole in April 1909.  Signed card mounted on a larger piece of cardboard along with a modern print photo portrait of the explorer, a metallic medal with his image commemorating his 1909 expedition, and four postal stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1909 expeditión.  Card is 5.9 x 2.75 inches, total size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American explorer (1856-1920) and Navy officer who made several expeditions to the Arctic and was best known for claiming to have reached the geographic North Pole with his expedition on April 6, 1909.  Card signed by him, size is 5 x 3.1 inches, in good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small unsigned photo postcard of him with his printed signature.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

American bass-baritone (1916-1967). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

American bass-baritone (1916-1967), set of 2 autograph letters signed, both written in German, sold untranslated. One of these is 2 pages, the other 1 page, each written on the stationary of the Eden-Hotel-Wolff in Munch, size is 5.75 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately.