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French composer (1815-1883), son of the celebrated composer Francois-Adrien Boieldieu. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him. Size is 5.2 x 8 inches, 1 written page in 1 folded sheet, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a cabinet photograph of the composer by Charle Reutlinger. Size is 2.5 x 3.75 inches, in very good condition.

French opera composer (1775-1834), well known for La Dame Blanche, his most famous work. Autograph note, in French, signed by him, matted together with a nice vintage print of the composer. Total mat size is 14.5 x 11 inches, autograph note is 4.5 x 7 inches (visible window size), vintage print is 5 x 7 inches (visible window size). Note is sold untranslated, has minor folds, otherwise in excellent condition

French composer (1775-1834) mainly of operas, often called "the French Mozart".  Autograph letter in French (sold with an English translation) signed by the composer, addressed to Mr. Sevrin, director of performances at the French Ministry of War.  Size is 4.6 x 7.2 inches, 1 page, in very good condition. A second page is used as envelope.

French composer (1775-1834) mainly of operas, often called "the French Mozart". Large beautiful lithograph of the composer from XIX century, designed by Alfred Lemoine and published by Bertauts, Paris. Size is 12.25 x 17.5 inches, spotted rust and minor cracks, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1775-1834), his career focused mostly on opera and has been often called “the French Mozart”, his most famous opera was “La Dame Blanche”, 1825. Note signed in French, sized 5 x 4 inches. Adhesive tape on verso, showing rust on front, otherwise in good condition, not affecting the signature. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned postcard, with a portrait of the composer. WATCH BOIELDIEU´S HARP CONCERTO (performed by young Alisa Sadikova Conductor: Mikhail Golikov Orchestras: Lemberger Soloists from Ukraine)

Russian artist of Jewish origin (1899-1978), known mostly for his widely recognized works in graphic techniques. Original lithograph, edition of 5000, size is 16.8 x 19.2 inches, in great condition. It reads below "We will hold German criminals responsible for all their evil doings", referring to German troops invading Russia and all the crimes committed there.

German actor (1901-1991), active 1907-1989. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment in German dated in 1975, shown in role. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful photo of singer associated with the Monte Carlo Opera, signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Monte Carlo in 1926. Blind stamped by V. Henry photography studio, Paris. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress (b.1956), active since 1973. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.8 x 11.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer, librettist, poet, journalist (1842-1918), well-known today for his work as a librettist for Verdi and his opera Mefistofele. Autograph note signed by him, no year written, with translation into English. Note refers about a trip and is in 2 pages. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition

Italian composer (1842-1918), poet, librettist, and journalist; best known today for his libretti and his opera "Mefistofele". Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him, no year indicated. Size is 5.2 x 8.5 inches, 1 page, central fold, some mat burning on the borders, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of the composer. Size is 4.1 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

Italian poet and composer (1842-1918), best known today for his libretti for Verdi's last two operas, and his own opera Mefistofele. Autograph letter written in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him, addressed to one of his friends about an appointment (no year indicated). Size is 4.8 x7.9 inches, rust stains over the top and right border, central fold, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a modern print of a vintage photograph of the composer.

Italian composer, librettist, poet, journalist (1842-1918), well-known today for his work as a librettist for Verdi and for his opera Mefistofele. Autograph letter signed by him, no year written but added in pencil 1911. Three pages, in Italian, letter to a friend, about personal matters, sold untranslated. Each page is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer Arrigo Boito (1842-1918), best known as opera librettist for Verdi and others, unsigned cabinet photo, shown with Italian composer and conductor Franco Faccio (1840-1891) and Italian soprano Erminia Borghi-Mamo (1855 – 1941).  Vintage historic item. Photo by Vianelli, Venice. Size is 3.75 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Program libretto for the world premiere of Verdi´s opera Falstaff in 1893 - signed by composer and the writer of this opera´s libretto, Arrigo Boito (1842-1918), plus 3 of the performers at the world premiere: star French baritone Victor Maurel (1848-1923) (who was the first Falstaff ever), Italian tenor Garbin (1865-1943) (who performed as Fenton), Italian bass Vittorio Arimondi (1861-1928) (as Pistola).

Italian composer (1842-1918), poet, librettist, and journalist; best known today for his libretti and his opera "Mefistofele". His personal card signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.3 x 1.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1842-1918), poet, librettist, and journalist; best known today for his libretti and his opera Mefistofele. Beautiful autograph poem titled Poesia a Giuditta in Italian (sold with translation) signed by him on December 1865. Size is 5.3 x 8.2 inches, 3 written pages in 1 folded folio, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1842-1918), poet, librettist, and journalist; best known today for his librettos and his opera Mefistofele. His visiting card signed by him with a short message in Italian. Size is 3.6 x 2.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish conductor (1893-1983). 4-page promotional brochure about his work and career signed by him below his photo on the first page. Size is 5.9 x 8.9 inches, in very good condition.

Hungarian soprano (1905-1949), signed photo postcard, shown as Zdenka in Arabella, dated in 1934, Vienna. Blind stamp on front by photographer Dietrich, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches.  

Hungarian soprano (1905-1949), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Signed and dated in Vienna in 1936. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1905-1949), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, dated in Vienna in 1934. Blind stamped by Dietrich photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

English singer, songwriter & musician (1947-1977) who also was the lead singer of the band T.Rex and a pioneer of the grand-rock movement in the 1970s.  Rare black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him. Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, printed notice by Warner Bros Records on verso, in excellent condition.

American composer and pianist (b.1938), winner of the Pulitzer prize. His output include 4 operas, 6 symphonies, concertos and more. Short autograph music quote signed, on a page that is 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo of the composer, sized 8 x 10 inches.

American composer (b.1938) and pianist, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. 3-bar autograph music quote from his Graceful Ghost Rag signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8.5 x 3.2 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer and pianist (b.1938) and American mezzo-soprano (b. 1943), double signed photograph, shown in concert, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. 

American composer, teacher and pianist (b.1938), creator of several important operas and orchestral works. Signed photo, shown at the piano, inscribed and dated in 1975. Also included is an autograph music quote signed, with a fragment from “Frescoes”. Photo is 6.25 x 9.25 inches and music quote is 8.1 x 11 inches, both in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1938), teacher, and pianist, creator of several important operas and orchestral works. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Peter Yates, Michigan. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1775-1834) mainly of operas, often called "the French Mozart". Fine cabinet-card photographic portrait by Bruckmann (Berlin) from a painting of the composer by Eugen Felix. Size is 4.4 x 6.6 inches, in very good condition (see scan provided).

American ballet dancer (1914-2006), and also a teacher, choreographer, and director. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated in London 1952, shown in performance. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.  

Cuban-born American pianist (1914-1990), conductor, and teacher. Fine black-and-white promo photograph by Columbia Artists signed by the pianist. Size is 7 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Cuban-born American pianist (1914-1990), conductor, and teacher. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated September 1980. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Page from a program for an All-Liszt recital by the Cuban-born American pianist in New York, on December 10, 1973, signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the Cuban-born American pianist at Leeds, United Kingdom, on October 6th, 1984, with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Klaus Tennstedt; signed by both the pianist and the conductor in their corresponding biographies. Size is 8.25 x 7.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

American actor (1904-1987), dancer, singer, vaudevillian, and stage performer who started his career in the silent-film era. Fine half-tone page with his photograph (probably from a magazine or program) signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.8 x 8.8 inches, in very good condition.

American actor (1904-1987) who started his career in the silent-film era; a major Broadway performer in the 1930s and on. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1904-1987) who started his career in the silent-film era; a major Broadway performer in the 1930s and on. Beautiful black-and-white halftone photograph (page from a magazine) signed by him with a long sentiment, shown as the Scarecrow in the famous film The Wizard of Oz (1939). Size is 8.4 x 10.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1904-1987) who started his career in the silent-film era; a major Broadway performer in the 1930s and on. Beautiful black-and-white halftone photograph (page from a magazine) signed by him with a long sentiment, shown as the Scarecrow in the famous film The Wizard of Oz (1939). Size is 8.8 x 10.3 inches, big verical crease over the left border, in excellent condition.

Venezuelan military and political leader (1783-1830) who led the secession of several countries (Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama) from the Spanish Empire - one of the most important historical figures in the liberation and independence of countries in history.  Document signed by him, naming Leon Galindo (1795-1864, see more here) as Colonel of Infantry (Galindo would later become General in the army), who participated in the liberation campaign. Document is partially printed with Bolivar´s name and Republic of Colombia at the top, is in Spanish, sold untranslated. Lacquered, in 2 pages, 8.6 x 12.25 inches, dated in Lima, Peru in 1823 on verso plus another, unidentified signature. Light water stains over document but still very visible, no cracks, in overall good condition. See scans. 

Dutch soprano (1932-2021), signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Dutch soprano (1932-2021), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Tosca, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian dancer (b.1975), principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater and also with La Scala Theatre Ballet.  Signed pair of ballet slippers, approx. 9.25 x 4.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian dancer (b.1975), a principal dancer étoile at La Scala Theatre Ballet, and a regular guest artist with the world's leading companies. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1896-1952), conductor, and violinist. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him to Joaquin Nim with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1919-1963), signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Some mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

German tenor (1889-1974), signed photo postcard, shown as Manrico in Il Trovatore. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.