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Japanese soprano (1884-1946), very attractive signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Inscribed, signed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dated in 1923. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), very attractive signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, dated in 1924. Inscribed to Steinway and Sons piano manufacturers. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Size is 7.25 x 9.5 inches, several very small creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Czech mezzo-soprano (1930-2002), signed photo postcard,shown as Eboli in Verdi's Don Carlo, dated in 1965. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech mezzo-soprano (1930-2002), signed photo,shown in role in Janacek's Katya Kabanova, dated in 1963. Stamped on verso by photographer Jar Svoboda, Prague. Size is 5 x 6.5 inches, bending on corners, ohterwise in good condition. 

American-born ballerina (b.1921), a member of the Ballet Russe from 1939 through 1942, later became an actress and dancer in movies. Nice signed photo, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Walter Owen, New York. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American-born ballerina (b.1921), a member of the Ballet Russe from 1939 through 1942, later became an actress and dancer in movies. Nice signed photo, inscribed. Size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1921-1989), and actress. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish conductor (1870-1935), who was also a violinist, composer and pedagogue. He was the conductor for the world premiere of King Roger, opera by Szymanowski. Mlynarski composed a symphony dedicated to his homeland and two violin concertos. His daughter married pianist Arthur Rubinstein. Signed photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition, dated in London in 1911

Trinidad and Tobago-born jazz trumpeter and singer (1923-2004). Fantastic black-and-white promo photo postcard by Decca Records signed by the artist. Size is 3.6 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1906-1990) of Native American descent, signed photo, shown in title role of Puccini's Tosca, dated in 1938. Inscribed with very clear handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by photographer M. Camuzzi. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1906-1990) of Native American descent, signed photo, shown in role (possibly Verdi's Aida). Stamped on verso by photographer Mastronardi, Trieste. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Cypriot baritone (1927-2011), signed postcard photograph, shown as Figaro in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Lot of 11 letters (4 handwritten and 7 typed) by modern composers including Walter Kaufmann (1907-1984), Francis Thorne (1922-2017), Robert Starer (1924-2001), Leslie Bassett (1923-2016), Karl Holler (1907-1987), Erwin Heilner (1908-1991), Wallace Berry (1928-1991), Felix Labunski (1892-1979), Leroy Robertson (1896-1971), Violeta Dinescu (b.1953) and Sydney Vale (1931-2008).  Various sizes, most are 1 page letters, in very good condition.   SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Original engraving from 1796 published by H. Humphrey, London, 1796, for "Modern Grace" or "Operatic Finale to the Ballet 'Alonso e Caro'". Size is 19.1 x 12.5 inches, rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Hand-colored etching by famous British caricaturist and printmaker James Gillray (1756-1815), published by H. H. Humphrey, London, 1796. French dancer Charles Didelot (1767-1837) performs on the stage between two women (his wife Rose on the left, and Mme. Parisot (c.1775-1837) on the right). Size is 17.4 x 12.5 inches, some spots with rust, overall age toning, tape marks over the top margin, otherwise in very good condition.

American actor (b.1959) and filmmaker; active since 1982. Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1912-2001), later mezzo-, signed photo, shown in role (prob. in Fidelio), size is 6 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1912-1991), signed photo, shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at the 1952 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Ursula Strelow. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, powerful evocative image with some creases on top right edge but otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1912-1991), German bass-baritone (1926-2019). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown in Friedrich Cerha's opera Baal. Size is 8.4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1912-1991), among the leading Wagnerian stars of the post-World War II era. Autograph note signed, written on one side of a 4 x 5.75 inch postcard, written in German, sold untranslated, in very good condition. 

German soprano (1912-1991) and Austrian tenor (1911-1993), double signed photo,shown in rehearsal in roles at the Bayreuth Festival with its longtime artistic director and producer Wieland Wagner. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1912-1991), and later mezzo-soprano, who specialized in heroic soprano roles, particularly in the Wagnerian repertoire. Signed photo, shown as Kundry in Wagner's Parsifal at the Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Lauterwasser. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German bass, signed photo postcard, shown as Sarastro in Mozart's Die Zauberflote, dated in 1907. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass, signed half-tone postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, signed in Berlin, dated in 1899. Photo by Max Marcus, Berlin. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. 

German actor (b.1959) and former bodybuilder, active in films since 1988. Stunning black-and-white promo photograph of the film "Best of the Best II" (1993) signed by him. Size is 10.2 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1894-1950) whose work was strongly influenced by English and Irish folk music of which he was an assiduous collector. Autograph letter signed by him to a fan dated 1950. Size is 7 x 8.9 inches, 1 page, evident folds, creases, signs of dirt, otherwise in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1872-1919), signed photograph, shown as Hans Sachs in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, inscribed in Vienna, dated in 1918. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Met Opera Farewell Gala, April 16th, 1966 8 x 10.75.

Lucia di Lammermoor, Met Opera, Feb. 28th 1969, signed cast page (not full program), 8 x 11 inches (20 x 27.5 cm)

Italian-American soprano (1932-2006), signed photo, shown as Violetta in La Traviata. Size is 4 x 6 inches.

Celebrated Italian-American soprano (1932-2006) and Peruvian tenor (b.1927). Beautiful black and white photograph signed by both artists, shown in role in Verdi´s opera "Falstaff". Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Lucia di Lammermoor, Met Opera, Feb. 1st 1969, signed cast page (not full program), 8 x 11 inches (20 x 27.5 cm)

Star American soprano (1932-2006); and Star Spanish tenor (1927-1999). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by both artists dated 1965, shown during the recording sessions of Verdi's "Rigoletto" under the baton of Georg Solti, according to the pencil mark on verso. Size is 6.75 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Lucia di Lammermoor, Met Opera, Feb. 8th 1969, signed cast page (not full program), 8 x 11 inches (20 x 27.5 cm)

Italian-American soprano (1932-2006), lot of 11 unsigned photos, shown in role in La Traviata, Rigoletto, Turandot, L'Elisir D'Amore and in recital, mostly backstage, dating from 1960-1962. Sized at 3.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Italian-American soprano (1932-2006) and American baritone (1917-2004), both famous for their performances at the Metropolitan Opera, recordings and many broadcasts. Double signed photograph, shown as Violetta Valery and Giorgio Germont in Verdi's La Traviata, among their best known roles. Photo by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian-american soprano (1932-2006), very admired for her great beauty and warm and radiant voice. Signed photo, shown as Violetta in Verdi?s opera "La Traviata", 8x10 inches

Italian-american soprano (1932-2006), signed photo shown as herself, 4 x 6 inches

Celebrated Italian-American soprano (1932-2006), one of the leading lyric-coloratura sopranos of her generation, she possessed a warm and radiant voice of considerable range and agility. Because of her physical appearance she was nicknamed "La Bellissima". Signed photo, shown in role at the Metropolitan Opera. Size is 8 x 10 inches.

Celebrated Italian-American soprano (1932-2006), one of the leading lyric-coloratura sopranos of her generation, she possessed a warm and radiant voice of considerable range and agility. Because of her physical appearance she was nicknamed "La Bellissima". Signed photo, shown as Violetta in La Traviata. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-american soprano (1932-2006), signed photo shown as La Traviata at the Met, Act II, 8 x 10 inches

Original program for a performance of the star American soprano with The Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy, in Philadelphia, January 1955, signed by her. Size is 6 x 9 inches, full program, original ticket stub attached, in excellent condition.

Fantastic clip from a cast page from a program for a performance of Verdi's Fastaff at the Chicago Lyric Opera on October 10 & 17, 1958, featuring Anna Moffo (Nanetta), Tito Gobbi (Falstaff), Renata Tebaldi (Alice), Giulisetta Simionato (Quickly), Alvinio Misciano (Fenton), and conductor Tullio Serafin, and signed by them. Size is 8.2 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1904-1957) and conductor. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 3.75 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.