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French composer (1781-1850) and music publisher. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated November 18, [1848], to the writer Albert Montémont (1788-1861): “…comme je crois que c’est vous qui êtes chargé de la distribution des billets de la séance de dimanche prochain et que les artistes exécutants sont à mes troupes pour en avoir, ayez la bonté de m’en faire parvenir une cinquantaine…”.  Open size is 10.9 x 8.6 inches, 1 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, creases, missing corner, rust and dirt stains, in overall very good condition.

Italian poet (1788-1865), and librettist for Don Nicetti and Bellini. Autograph letter signed, dated in Turin, 1849. One page, in Italian (sold untranslated), sized 8.25 x 10.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1881-1958), signed photo, inscribed and dated in New York, 1930. Size is 7.2 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austro-Hungarian composer (1887-1951), best known for his musicals, operettas, and film scores. Beautiful promo photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown at the piano. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small loss of paper over the lower-right corner, repaired crack over the white area at the bottom, not affecting the image, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austro-Hungarian composer (1887-1951), best known for his musicals, operettas, and film scores. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 4.9 x 6.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Group of 10 unsigned photos depicting singers in role, from the Rome Opera, mostly from the 1950s, all stamped on verso by photographer, most by Oscar Savio, Rome.  Most 7 x 9 inches, several 6.5 x 9.25, several noteworthy artists including Ebe Stignani, and Maria Reining, all in very good condition. Not sold individually.

Group of 12 unsigned photo postcards from the Rome Opera, showing singers in role, mostly from the mid twentieth century. Each one is 5 x 7 inches, all in excellent condition. Sold only as lot  

American-Italian actress (b.1951).  Beautiful movie-still photograph from the 1978 film "Just A Gigolo" signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; photograph is ink-stamped on verso by Leguan-Film, Berlin.  Size is 9.4 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine soprano (1896-?).  Signed photo shown in role, inscribed.  Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine soprano (1896-?).  Signed photo postcard, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1928.  Blind stamped by photographer Kitzler. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.  

Guitar quartet, sometimes known as The Royal Family of the Guitar, active between 1960-1990. Signed photo by all four members: Celedonio, Celin, Angel and Pepe. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (b. 1940), signed photo, shown in role in Monteverdi's Il Ritorno di Ulisse in Patria. Stamped on verso by photographer E. Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (b. 1940), signed photograph, shown as Rodrigo in Verdi's Don Carlo. Photograph by Foto Zoraico photo studios, Rome.  Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, noticeable bend in the middle of the photo, and some bending on right corners as well, discount reflected in price. 

American actor (1907-1994) and activist, very active in films, TV, and radio between 1929-1994. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1907-1994) of TV, film, and radio; active between 1929 and 1994. Fine color photograph signed by him with a long sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Mexican soprano (1903-1975), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with sentiment, dated in 1938. Size is 7.25 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish classical and flamenco guitarist (b. 1944), particularly noted for his outstanding technique and colorful musical interpretations on the instrument. Signed photo with his guitar, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed promo ad, signed by both, Tribute to composer Joaquin Rodriguez, Carnegie Hall concert 1992, 7 x 9.25 inches

Argentine bass-baritone (1893-1962).  Signed photo postcard, shown as himself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Sudak, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine bass-baritone (1893-1962).  Large signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, , inscribed. Signed in Buenos Aires, dated in 1932. Photo by Sudak, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Size is 7 x 9 inches, some paper loss on bottom left and creasing, priced accordingly.

German general and military theorist (1891-1944), popularly known as "the Desert Fox", famous for his military campaigns in North Africa and his tragic end in committing suicide. His book "Infanterie greift an" (Infantry Attacks) signed by him in purple crayon, dated on August 7th, 1943, opposite to his picture with a facsimile (printed) signature of him below.  Published by Feldpostausgabe, 400 pages, size is 4.25 x 6 inches, softcovers, in very good condition.

English composer, conductor, and teacher (1873-1938). Wonderful autograph music quote on a page with his letterhead with 2 bars from his most famous piece "The Song Down in the Forest" signed and dated by him in 1925. Size is 8 x 5 inches, minor stains over the lower-left corner, folds, in very good condition.

English conductor, composer, pianist and teacher (1873-1938), credited with making the first ever recording of a solo piano piece in 1900, he was closely associated with Elgar´s music and a known composer of songs. Signed photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, dated in Birmingham in 1906, in excellent condition

English conductor, composer, pianist and teacher (1873-1938), signed photo postcard, 3.25 x 5.25 inches, excellent condition

Italian baritone (1884-1974), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, inscribed to Leo Riemens and dated in 1934. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1884-1974), signed photo postcard, shown as Alberich in Wagner's Gotterdammerung. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1810-1890), starred in the 1842 world premiere performances of Verdi's Nabucco at La Scala, Milan as well as in the world premieres of 7 Donizetti operas. Autograph letter signed, written in London, 3 pages written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1810-1890), starred in the 1842 world premiere performances of Verdi's Nabucco at La Scala, Milan as well as in the world premieres of 7 Donizetti operas including Maria Di Rohan and Il Campanello. Autograph letter signed, written in London, dated in 1850, 3 pages written in English, sold untranslated. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1810-1890), who enjoyed a very important career; creator of the role of Nabucco in Verdi's opera in 1842. Vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photo of him by photographer Bassano (London) signed with a short sentiment on verso by Ronconi. Size is 2.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer and lyricist (1906-1993), known for her songs "Willow weep for me" and "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf". Written response on a telegram signed by her, dated 9/22/85, where she replies to a request: «...Thank you very much for your interest in my work...I’m scheduled for Oct. at your Society [New York Sheet Music Society] so please allow me to inscribe the covers there when I meet you. And if you have extra copies, please permit me to buy them as I have hardly anything left!...». Size is 7.5 x 7.4 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

French composer (1825-1892), singer, and librettist, considered as the father of the genre of operetta in Paris. Set of three autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated between 1879 and 1891. Letters are addressed to gentlemen, concerning the sending of a letter to the composer Alexandre Artus (1821-1911), funerals of a child he cannot attend to, and theater seats. For a total of 3 pp. In-8 and in-16. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1825-1892), singer, librettist and conductor known as Hervé. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1868, 2 pages in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, some folds, in excellent condition. Includes a halftone photo of him.

French composer (1825-1892), singer, librettist, and conductor known as Hervé. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1869 and 1874. Letters are addressed to the French soprano Hortense Schneider (1833-1920), we report an extract as a sample: “…Dans quelques jours je commence un grand opéra bouffe destinée à être jouée cet hiver aux Folies Dramatique…”.  Different sizes, lengths, and conditions (see scans provided for a detailed view). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

Italian bass (b. 1942), signed photo, shown in Guglielmo Tell, at Teatro la Scala. Size is 5 x 7 inches.

Italian bass (b. 1942), signed photo, shown in role. Size is  3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (b. 1942), signed photo, shown as Fiesco in Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, dated in 1987. Stamped on verso by La Scala photographic archives department, La Scala, Milan. Size is  5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American country music singer (b.1946), active between 1965 and 2011. Beautiful color photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German actress (b.1971) and film director, who performed both in theater and films since 1994. Fantastic color photograph signed by her, shown in a film. Size is 11.7 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1800-1853), appeared in the world premiere productions of four very important operas by Gaetano Donizetti: Fausta, Sancia di Castiglia, Gemma di Vergy, and Roberto Devereux. Autograph letter signed, dated in Milan in 1836, 2 pages of text on a 4 page folded document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 8 x 10 inches, small stains and bullet hole on back 2 pages without text, otherwise in excellent condition. 

English soprano (b. 1966), signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1920-2014) and Canadian-American actress (1917-2012).  Beautiful stage shot photograph from the movie "Love Finds Andy Hardy", signed and inscribed by both artists.  Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1920-2014), vaudevillian, comedian, and producer; active between 1922 and 2014.  Modern printed movie-still photograph (1970) from the 1943 film "I've Got Rythm", shown next to Judy Garland.  Size is 10.1 x 7.9 inches, in very good condition.

American actor (1920-2014), comedian and radio entertainer. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment ("peace") with a red felt tip pen.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1920-2014), producer, and radio entertainer; active between 1922-2014. Black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown young.  Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1920-2014); active between 1922-2014. Gorgeous black-and-white promo photograph of him by United Artists, shown in the film "Black Stallion" (1979). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1920-2014), producer, and radio entertainer; active between 1922-2014. Nice sepia promo photograph of a very young Mickey Rooney by Metro Goldwyn-Meyer signed with a short sentiment by Rooney in white ink. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian baritone (1879-1965), signed photo, shown in role in Massenet's Herodiade, inscribed and dated in 1927. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian baritone (1879-1965), signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1952. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.