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American actor and comedian (1908-2002), whose career as an entertainer spanned over eight decades. Black-and-white photograph inscribed and signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, some creases, minor damage on all four corners, otherwise in very good condition.

American actor and comedian (1908-2002), whose career as an entertainer spanned over eight decades. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1982. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases over the lower-left border, in very good condition.

Italian soprano/mezzo-soprano (1875-?), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, dated in Buenos Aires in 1908. Size is 3.6 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano/mezzo-soprano (1875-?), beautiful vintage signed photo postcard mounted on hard cardboard, shown as herself, dated in Buenos Aires in 1910. Bold and clear signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano/mezzo-soprano (1875-?),vintage signed photo postcard with half-tone photo, shown as herself. Bold and clear signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano/mezzo-soprano (1875-?),vintage signed photo postcard mounted on soft cardboard, shown as herself. Bold and clear signature, signed in Buenos Aires. Photo size is 3 x 5 inches, with cardboard included, total item is 5.25 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1875-?), created the role of Carmela in the world premiere of Mese Mariano by Umberto Giordano. Signed photo, mounted on hard cardboard, total size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, inscribed, in very good condition.

Czech baritone (1892-1972).  Signed photo postcard, shown in role dated in 1932. Blind stamp on front by photographer Langhans, Prague. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches. 

Czech tenor (1892-1972), signed photo postcard, shown as Jenik in Smetena's Bartered Bride, dated in 1939. Blind stamped by photographer on front. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in good condition.

Beautiful souvenir plate commemorating or celebration the Berlin opera, nicely decorated. Diameter is 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a concert in Bologna in 1987. Signed on program page by all 8 members of the octet. Full program with all pages plus covers. Size is 7.75 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful porcelain plate with the image of the Berlin Royal Opera by KPM. Size is 7.5 in diameter, in excellent condition.

Group of 51 playbills from the Berlin Staats-Oper, 1941-44, each one includes an announcement for an upcoming opera/concert performance. Many different important singers and conductors, see all scans. Large size playbills, each one being 33.25 x 11.75 inches, in fragile paper, some show minor cracks or problems, in overall very good to excellent condition.

Fine almanach issued by the Berlin State Opera for the years 1936-1939 with over 300 illustrations and photos, and information. Size is 7 x 9.7 inches, +100 pages, blue covers, minor damage over the spine, in very good condition.

Almanach of the Berlin Staatsoper 1936-1939 with a preview of the season 1939/1940. 190 pages with 300 (!) illustrations, many full page and colored scene decorations. Staatsoper Berlin Almanach 1936 Bis 1939 Im Ausblick Auf Die Spielzeit 1939/40 (Ed. Julius Kapp) - Leipzig Max Beck Verlag 1939

Full "Almanach zum Opernball 1954", signed by many personalities of the Berlin State Opera, including: Gustav Blank, Hans Beirer, Inge Borkh, Josef Herrmann, Ludwig Suthaus, Margarete Klose, Sebastian Hauser, Hanns Heinz Nissen, Martha Musial, Ernst Krukowski, Irma Beilke, Gottlob Frick, Lilo Herbeth, Horst Wilhelm. A total of 14 signtures according to our count. Complete, with all 56 pages full of pictures, plus hard covers. Size is 9.25 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Set of two programs of the Berlin State Opera for a performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde on March 27th, 1938, starring Gotthelf Pistor, Frida Leider, Margaret Klose, and Josef Manoward, conducted by Karl Elmendorff; and Wolf-Ferrari's "I Quatro Rusteghi" on May 9th, 1937, conducted by Johannes Schuler.  Each program's size is 6.6 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian-American composer and lyricist (1888-1989), considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Set of 2 typed letters signed by him in 1968 and 1962, with his letterhead. Each one's size is 7.25 x 10.4 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian-born American composer (1888-1989), widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Signature on card, 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American composer and lyricist (1888-1989), considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Fine envelope signed by him.  Size is 6.5 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned press photograph of the composer by AP News, shown performing at the piano at age 72.  Size is 6.8 x 9 inches, large crease over the lower-right corner, in very good condition.

Russian-born American composer and lyricist (1888-1989), Berlin was a prolific writer of over 1500 songs, and over a dozen each Broadway musicals and film scores, including the famous song "God Bless America". Gorgeous photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown in front of the piano; stamped on verso by photographer Vandamm, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some tape residues on the back, otherwise in excellent condition.

American fiddler (1944-2021), who performed in different styles from ragtime to bluegrass and country music. Black-and-white promo photograph mounted on a page signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Total size is 8.4 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung, 27 March 1941. Large propagandistic magazine with photograph of Furtwangler (skiing, extremely rare) on cover and pictures of Nazi prominents inside. 35 cm x 27 cm, 30 pages.

Russian violinist (b.1968) and also chamber musician and teacher, winner of several top international violin competitions.  Signed black and white photograph shown young, posing with his instrument, inscribed and dated by him in 1993.  Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian cellist (1925-2008), a long-time member of the famous Borodin Quartet. Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young in rehearsal.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of this orchestral works such as Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas (Benvenuto Cellini, Les Troyens). Berlioz was also a prolific writer and music critic. Autograph letter signed by him, in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 7.6 inches, minor damage on both upper corners with small loss of paper, otherwise in very good condition.

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of his orchestral works such as Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas Benvenuto Cellini and Les Troyens.  Autograph letter in French written and signed by him in 1861 about musical matters. Size is 5.3 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. Translation into English is ALSO INCLUDED.

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of this orchestral works such as Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas (Benvenuto Cellini, Les Troyens). Berlioz was also a prolific writer and music critic. Autograph note signed by him, undated, in French, to famous violinist Joseph Joachim, probably from or around 1853 (pencil markings on another hand, indicating Leipzig, Dec 13th, 1853). One page, 5.5 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of the composer, ideal for framing with this autograph note if desired.

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of his orchestral works such as Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas Benvenuto Cellini, and Les Troyens. Autograph note in French signed by him (no year indicated) to his biographer Roger Duchene about visiting plans. Size is 3.9 x 4.7 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of his orchestral works such as Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas Benvenuto Cellini, and Les Troyens. Autograph note in French (sold with translation) signed by the composer (no date mentioned), sent to his friend the music critic and writer Jules Janin (1804-1874). Size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, mat burn marks, folds, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an envelope (size is 4.2 x 4 inches) and a half-tone print with an image of he composer (size is 4.75 x 6.7 inches).

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of his orchestral works such as Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas Benvenuto Cellini, and Les Troyens. Autograph note in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, to Mr. Gye, manager of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, about the music business.  Size is 4.3 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1803-1869), French composer (1799-1862), and French composer (1803-1856). Wonderful handwritten document dated in Paris, France, on January 22th, 1849, signed by many artists and personalities about a meeting to organize a gala party by Comité de l'Association des Artistes with its letterhead. Signers include the three stars French composers Hector Berlioz, Fromental Halevy, Adolph Adam, Belgian playwright Isidore Taylor (1793-1879), pianist Pierre Zimmerman (1785-1853), French doctor and zoologist Achille Comte (1802-1866), French painter Francois Picot (1786-1868), French violinist Jean-Delphin Alard (1815-1888), French scholar Paul Lacroix (1806-1884), Belgian violinist Jean-Baptiste Tolbecque (1797-1869), French politician Achille Juvinal (1810-1875), French novelist Emmanuel Gonzales (1815-1889), French painter Charles Marie Bouton (1781-1853), and others. Size is 8.25 x 10.75 inches, 1 page, minor folds, rust stains, in overall excellent condition. Remarkable collection of signatures of important artists and personalities in different fields of the first half of the XIX Century.

Original photogravure of the French composer (1803-1869), created by photographer Felix Nadar (pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, French, 1820-1910) in 1863. Printed later from the original photograph. Signed in the negative, lower left; stamped in the negative, lower right. Fine condition. Overall size is 15.75 x 11.5 inches, image size: 9.25 x 7.5 inches

French romantic composer (1803-1869), best known for some of his orchestral works such as the Symphonie Fantastique, and his operas Benvenuto Cellini, and Les Troyens. Fine vintage CDV (Carte-de-Visite) photograph of him by photographer Pierre Petit (Paris). Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, evident stain over the upper-right corner, in overall very good condition.

Russian pianist (b.1948) and pedagogue. Signed photo with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born opera and ballet stage designer and painter (1899-1972), associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York for some productions. Autograph letter signed as "E.B." and dated in Los Angeles, 1949. Six pages, each page is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, folds, in very good condition.

Russian-born opera and ballet stage designer and painter (1899-1972), associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York for some productions. Long autograph letter signed, to an unidentified friend, talking about his work in New York, an opera production he is creating for the Metropolitan Opera, and other business. Five pages written in 3 sheets, each one is 8.4 x 11.25 inches, tear over the top, otherwise in very good condition.

Russian-born opera and ballet stage designer and painter (1899-1972), associated to the Metropolitan Opera of New York for some productions.  Set of 10 original costume designs for a production of Otello at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, 1962, in ink on light cardboard paper, each one being 7 x 9.75 inches in size. In an original envelope from the Met Opera, all in excellent condition, see scans. 

Czech bass of Jewish origin (1919-1995) who survived the Theresienstadt and Auschwitz concentration camps to become a celebrated performer in many international opera houses. Signed photo, shown in Veselohra na mostě, a one-act "radio opera" by Bohuslav Martinu, signed in 1987. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, very slight paper loss on far left of photo but otherwise in excellent condition.

Czech baritone (1919-1965). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in Beethoven's Fidelio. Size is 4.2 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Unsigned concert program for a performance by the Russian pianist of Liszt's 1st and Brahms' 1st Piano Concertos in Philadelphia, on February 27th, 1978, with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Eugene Ormandy.  Size is 6 x 9 inches, 4 pages, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No.1 by the celebrated Russian pianist with the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin conducted by Lopez-Cobos, signed by both artists in their corresponding bio pages, and also signed by the Korean-born German composer Isang Yung. Size is 7.25 x 8.25 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (1930-2005), hailed for a huge, thunderous technique that made him a thrilling interpreter of Liszt and Rachmaninoff. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in a rehearsal. Size is 8.1 x 10.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a concert in New York, no year but probably in the late 1970s, Berman signs on the front cover of this 4-page (plus covers) program, 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

American comedian (1925-2017) and also actor, writer, and teacher. Gorgeous black-and-white promo photograph by "The Mike Douglas Show" signed and inscribed by Berman with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Latvian tenor and later Cantor (1912-2003) who fled Nazi-occupation. Signed photo postcard, shown as himself, inscribed in Zurich and dated in 1938. Photo by Drayer, Zurich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone and voice teacher (1899-1979), who worked in close artistic association with Francis Poulenc. Signed photograph, shown as himself, bold handwriting and signature. This is a 3.5 x 5.5 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition. 

French baritone and teacher (1879-1979). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1933. 2 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.