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Italian contralto (1826-1894); considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her, dated December 8, 1887.  Size is 4.25 x 9 inches, 1 page written on both sides, rust stains on the front, otherwise in excellent condition.

Famous Italian contralto (1826-1894), considered one of the greatest in opera history. Lot of 6 autograph letters signed by her, in French (sold untranslated), some with her letterhead. Sizes range from 2.5 x 4 inches to 6 x 3.9 inches, all in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an original unsigned CDV or carte-de-visite, a photo by Le Jeune, Paris, 2.5 x 4.1 inches, ink writing on verso, in excellent condition. 

Famous Italian contralto (1826-1894). With the exception of Maria Malibran, she was considered the greatest contralto of the nineteenth century. Opera performance playbill from Theatre Royal in Dublin from 1849. Alboni is announced to sing as Amina in La Sonnambula (opera by Bellini) as well as in La Cenerentola (Rossini) and Don Pasquale (Donizetti) with other singers. Total frame size is 9 x 20.75 inches, playbill is 7.25 x 18.25 inches, in excellent condition

Famous Italian contralto (1824-1896), considered one of the greatest singers of all times. Playbill announcement for her debut concert in Philadelphia, Musical Fund Hall, Sept. 27th, 1852, with Luigi Arditi conducting. Size is 7.5 x 15.5 inches, some paper loss on borders, otherwise in very good condition, clean, with no rust.

Italian mezzo-soprano/contralto (1826-1894), also known as Marietta Alboni-Pepoli.  Signed album page, inscribed and dated in Paris, 1860, plus a photo of her attached at the top.  Album page is mounted on a mat of 11.8 x 15.75 inches (can be easily removed), mounted with photo corners.  Actual album page is 8.5 x 12 inches, minor rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Famous Italian contralto (1824-1896), considered one of the greatest singers of all times. Unsigned CDV, shown possibly in role. Photo by Disderi. Size is 2.3 x 4 inches, small green spots surrounding the photo and small red speck beneath, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian contralto (1826-1894); considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. Nice colorized Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown in role, by photographer Mayer & Pierson, Paris.  Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian contralto (1826-1894); considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown as herself or in role, by J. Gurney and Son photographers, New York.  Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian contralto (1826-1894); considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown as herself or in role, by Papeterie photographers.  Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, pencil and pen markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian contralto (1826-1894); considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) with her portrait by photographer Mayer & Pierson (Paris), shown probably in role. Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, in overall very good condition (see scan provided).

Italian mezzo-soprano/contralto (1826-1894), also known as Marietta Alboni.  Autograph letter signed, dated in 1854, 1 page, written in French and sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, small creases, folds, and bullet holes, otherwise in very good condition.

German conductor (b.1935), former principal conductor of the Czech Phil, signed photo, 4 x 5.75 inches

Program for a performance of orchestral works under the baton of Gerd Albrecht in Cologne, 1987, signed by him on his bio page.  Size is 6.4 x 9.4 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

German conductor (b.1964). Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young in performance. Size is 5.75 x 3.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician and diplomat (b.1937), an immigrant from the Czech republic, Albright was the first female Secretary of State in the United States (1997-2001) under Bill Clinton. Signed book, published by Miramax Books, 2003, signature is on the title page, inscribed. Hardcovers, dust jacket, 562 pages, 6.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1944-1998), pianist and organist, and distinguished pupil of Olivier Messiaen. Signed envelope with a few notes handwritten by him with a felt tip pen, mailed in 1969. Size is 6.5 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Published by Challamel, 48 pages with gorgeous hand-colored lithographs illustrating Romantic-era operas and ballets: Dumilatre and Coralli, Carlotta Grisi, Pauline Leroux, Georges Elie, Delphine Marquet, Lucien Petipa, Carlotta Grisi, Henri Despaces, Marie Taglioni etc.

Wonderful album from France, 1880s, with pages containing 44 original albumen prints of nude female models, all mounted on the pages.  Each page is 8.3 x 10 inches, rust stains on pages, mostly not on photos, blue hardcovers, all tied up with a black cloth thread, in overall very good condition. See photos.

Portugese tenor (1901-1967), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Silva Nogueira. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight silvering at top right of photograph but otherwise in excellent condition.

Portugese tenor (1901-1967).  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.   

Spanish zarzuela soprano (1912-1967). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her on the front and verso. Size is 5.5 x 3.4 inches, image a bit faded on the front, verso in perfect condition, jagged edges, in overall very good condition.

Unsigned photos of the production of Gluck's Alceste during the 1954/1955 season at Teatro La Scala, Milan, starring the famous and revered Greek-American soprano Maria Callas.  Original photos high-quality later prints, in larger size, probably created during the 70's or 80's, in excellent condition. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY - Click on the thumbnails to see larger scans on the left, and descriptions below.

American contralto (1890-1975), signed promo photo postcard, shown as herself, dated in 1926. Size is 3.1 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American contralto (1890-1975), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1926. Blind stamped on front and printed signature on verso of photographer Edwin Townsend, New York. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, some silvering but otherwise in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born, Australian-raised soprano (1879-1952), signed postcard, shown with half-tone photo of herself in role, surrounded by attractive gold spherical images, dated in Buenos Aires in 1908.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born Australian soprano (1879-1952), signed photo postcard, shown as Marguerite in Faust, Very rare historical photo, signed in Brussels dated in 1905. Photo by M. Wagener-Geraerts, editeur, Brussels. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born Australian soprano (1879-1952), signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Massenet's Manon, dated in 1906. Bold and clear handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born Australian-raised operatic Soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), 1.75 x 5 inch signature cut, written in French, mounted onto a 6.5 x 8.25 inch album page. Also included on that page: a 2.5 x 6 inch signature cut of the American Film actress Madge Kennedy (1891-1987). Slight wear on the larger album page but otherwise in excellent condition. 

New Zealand-born, Australian-raised soprano (1879-1952), highly known during the first three decades of the 20th century due to her outstanding voice, fine technique and personality.  Large signed photo, inscribed and dated by her in 1924.  Photo is matted to a total size of 14 x 18 inches, actual photo is 7.4 x 11.5 inches, loss of paper and cracks not visible (hidden under mat), in very good condition.

New Zealand-born Australian soprano (1879-1952), signed cabinet photo by Reutlinger, Paris, shown in the title role in Manon, inscribed. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, water stains at the bottom and damage on verso.

New Zealand-born Australian soprano (1879-1952), signed photo postcard, shown as Marguerite in Faust. Very rare historical photo signed in Brussels in 1905. Photo by M. Wagener-Geraerts, editeur, Brussels. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born Australian soprano (1879-1952), signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Catalani's La Wally. Very rare historical photo postcard signed in 1912. Photo by Aime Dupont. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso and slight silvering, but otherwise in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born Australian-raised soprano (1879-1952), who achieved fame during the first three decades of the 20th century due to her outstanding voice and her onstage partnerships with Enrico Caruso at the Metropolitan Opera. Beautiful cabinet photograph by Reutlinger (Paris) signed by the soprano, dated in Paris, 1909.  Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, pinhole over the top border, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born Australian-raised operatic Soprano (1879-1952). Set of 2 typed letters signed, with handwritten signature, 2 pages each, both dated in 1951.  1 item is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, the other is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, both in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

American actor (1914-1986) for both stage and film, and father of actors Alan and Antony Alda. Active from 1945 through 1983. Signed photo, 5 x 7 inches, inscribed, missing a small piece on the top right corner not affecting the image, otherwise in very good condition

American film and stage actress (1883-1946), and one of the first Broadway actresses to work in Hollywood; active between 1913-1937. Stunning black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, some silvering over the upper border, minor stains on margins, in overall very good condition.

German tenor (1908-1959), signed photo postcard, shown as Siegfried in Bayreuth Festival, dated in 1953. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches. 

German tenor (1908-1959), signed photo postcard, shown as Siegfried at the Bayreuth Festival. Signed in Paris, dated in 1955. Photo by Ramme, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, mounting traces on verso but otherwise in very good condition.

German tenor (1908-1959), signed and inscribed photo, shown in title role of Verdi's Otello. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, mounting traces on verso but otherwise in very good condition.

German tenor (1908-1959), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Tannhauser. Stamped on verso by photographer Berger, Dresden. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (b.1903), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, also handwritten on verso. Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches.

American mezzo-soprano (b. 1973), signed photo, shown in title role of Bizet's Carmen. Beautiful photo with clear signature. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1881-?) shown as herself, unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Aimé Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American engineer and astronaut (b.1930), second man to step in the moon in the famous Apollo XI mission (1969). Signed book "Mission to Mars", Aldrin signs on the title page, published by the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC. A total of 258 pages, 6.25 x 9.25 inches, hardcovers and dust jacket. A fine Buzz Aldrin autograph book, in excellent condition. Book has 3rd party authentication sticker by PSA/DNA on title page, and a small certificate.

French cinematographer (1909-2001). Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in December 1994. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American lyric concert and operatic tenor (b. 1949), large signed publicity photo, shown as himself. Photo by Christian Steiner. Some silver paint traces underneath but not affecting the signature, discount reflected in price. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in otherwise very good condition.

American lyric concert and operatic tenor (b. 1949), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself. Photo by Victor Parker. Size is 4 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1877-1960), active in films between 1931-1950.  Great photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.