Singers - Autograph Manuscripts ($50 - $100)

English tenor (1819-1889), son of the famous English tenor John Braham (1774-1856), who successfully toured through England, Scotland, Ireland, and also in the US. Autograph music quote, signed and dated by him in 1851, 7 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition

Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano and teacher (1842-1921), sang Wagnerian repertoire, particularly well known for Kundry in Parsifal. Visting card with her handwriting but no signature, size is 2.25 x 3.5 inches, written in German, sold untranslated. Also included attractive unsigned photo, shown as Fides in Meyberbeer's Le Prophete. Size is 6.5 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian soprano (1866-1921), who created the roles of Sophie in the world premiere of Massenet's Werther in 1892. Autograph note signed, written in Vienna, dated in 1897. 1 page, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1903-1990). Set of 2 autograph letters signed, each dated in 1962 and 1 autograph note signed, dated in 1975. The two letters are on her personal letterhead, are 2 pages in length, sized at 8.25 x 11.75 inches, and are in very good condition. The autograph note signed is on a folded postcard brochure (each page is 4.25 x 6 inches) and contains a beautiful front page cover photo of a Christmas market in Munich. Each item is written in German, sold untranslated. Not sold separately. 

Italian tenor (1824-1884). Fine card signed by him with a short sentiment dated in Providence, Rhode Island, 1876. Size is 5.3 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano/mezzo-soprano (1847-1926), autograph letter signed, 1 page, written in French and sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, some creases, tears, and bullet holes on left edges not affecting the text and signature, otherwise in very good condition.

German baritone (1847-1902), and creator of famous roles such as Kienzl's "Der Evangelimann" and "Don Quixote". Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated December 11, 1882, where he addresses a gentleman, thanking him for the invitation to take part in a concert and arranging some details for both the music to be sung and the related rehearsals.  Size is 11.1 x 8.4 inches, four written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, overall age toning, some dust stains, in overall very good condition. Short summary translated into Italian is ALSO INCLUDED.

Italian soprano (1872-1922). Autograph note written in pencil and signed by her, no dated [but 1915], addressed to the composer Angelo Bettinelli (1878-1953), concerning an upcoming meeting. Size is 5.1 x 7.3 inches, 1 page, fold, in good condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1870-1951), also known as Sara Cahier. Signed album page, dated in Munich in 1913 (signed as "Madame Charles Cahier") containing a quote from the famous American artist James Whistler. Bold and clear signature. Also included: unsigned photo of her, shown most likely in role, photo by Wasow, mounted onto the cardboard containing her signature. Size of photo is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, total item is 8 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1855-1927). Autograph note signed, written on stationary of the Palace Hotel, San Francisco. Written in English, size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, tear at the bottom and top, repaired in the back, in good condition.     

American tenor (1840-1910). Autograph letter in German (untranslated) signed by him, dated October 29, 1880, addressed to Mr. May, saying "I am very happy to take over the tenor part of the Glocke since this part was written especially for me by Mr. Max Bruch, and I had the honor of being the first tenor to sing the role in Gürzenich Saale in Cologne on May 12th, two years ago...”. Size is 5.2 x 8 inches, 1 written page, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1832-1889) who sang leading roles throughout Europe. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1871, addressed to the impresario Innocenzo Canedi commenting about engagements to perform in Naples and Cairo.  Size is 5.1 x 8.1 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), folds, overall rust, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1832-1889) who sang leading roles throughout Europe. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Naples, 1878 addressed to Mr. Eustachio in Naples, concerning the 1878 performance of the opera Cleopatra at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, commenting also on other performances. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 4 written pages, folds, creases, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1846-1917). Autograph note signed, dated in 1884, written on both sides of a two-sided card. Written in Italian, sold with an English translation. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, 2 pages, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1877-1928). Autograph note signed, dated in 1926. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Text is on both sides of one double-sided card, signature on verso. Size is 5 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1857-1930). Autograph letter signed, 1 page of a 4.5 x 7-inch document, written in French (sold with a handwritten English translation). Very clear handwriting and signature. In excellent condition. 

French soprano (1857-1930). Autograph note signed on 2 sides of a card, dated in 1894. Written in French, sold untranslated. Very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1880-1947) star of the Opera Comique, Paris. Short autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by her on her visiting card. Size is 3.25 x 2.25 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is its original envelope handwritten by her.

American contralto (1841-1921), one of the most popular singers of her era. Autograph letter signed, 4  folded pages written in English, dated in 1879. Size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. 

Australian contralto (1871-1929), noteworthy as the first RCA "Red Seal" recording artist engaged in the US by the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1903. Autograph note signed, composed on a 3.25 x 4.5 card, written in English and dated in 1907. Also included: unsigned photo postcard, shown as herself, photo by Breitkopf and Hartel photographers, London.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

American contralto (1841-1921), one of the most popular singers of her era. Signed page on 3.75 x 6.25 inch carbon paper, small smudge on the left, not affecting the handwriting and signature. Also included: unsigned photo postcard, shown as herself, a 2.25 x 3.75 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 3.75 x 6.25 inches, in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

French bass (1834-1897), creator of three major roles at the Paris Opera such as Don Diego in Meyerbeer’s L'Africaine, the Monk in Verdi’s Don Carlos, and Horatio in Thomas’ Hamlet. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date specified, to a lady: “…grand succès hier soir dimanche la première de Mefistofele. Le sérvices de votre serviteur étaient dans la plénitude de deux moyens (vieux style) (…) Excellente il Maestro Trombini – fu chiamato fuori con noi moltissime volte. La musica piacque molto – fu capita dal pubblico alla prima audizione…”.  Size is 5.1 x 8.1 inches, two written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, creases, some dirt stains, in very good condition.

Star Italian soprano, actress and monologist (1874-1944) who had a celebrated career in both the U.S and Europe.  2 signature cuts, one is 2.5 x 4.5 inches, dated in London in 1908, the other is 2.75 x 4.75 inches, mounted onto a larger piece of paper with a total size of 5 x 7.25 inches, dated in New York in 1908. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Romanian soprano (1910-1949), considered one of the biggest stars in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, and Strauss operas.  Set of 1 8.25 x 11.75 inch Autograph Letter Signed, dated in Berlin in 1940 with embossed name, and 1 4 x 5.75 inch Autograph Note signed, dated in 1945, both 1 page each, written in German and sold untranslated, along with an unsigned 4-page 7.5 x 10 inch program for a November 1936 performance at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier featuring the soprano as Sophie von Faninal and conducted by Karl Bohm. All in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Star Russian bass (1873-1938), possessor of a large, deep, and expressive voice; enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses around the world. Small card signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 4.6 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition.

Star Russian bass (1873-1938), possessor of a large, deep, and expressive voice; enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses around the world. Large card signed by him dated in 1934. Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, small stain on top right outside signature area, otherwise in very good condition.

French soprano (1824-1892), appeared in the world premiere productions of Berlioz's Beatrice et Benedict and Les Troyens.  Autograph note signed with embossed letterhead, 1 page, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition. 

French soprano (1801-1863), later teacher, particularly associated with Rossini roles and also operas by Meyerbeer and Auber, premiering some of them. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed on verso by her. Size is 3.8 x 5 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1822-1890). Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him and dated in Brescia, 1851. Size is 6.9 x 9 inches, evident loss of paper over the left margin, otherwise in very good condition.

French tenor (1854-1923). Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him on verso only as "Cossira" on his visiting card, addressed to composer Gustave Charpentier. Size is 3.3 x 2.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1831-1918) of the first magnitude, regarded internationally as one of the greatest male opera singers of the 19th century. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him in 1885, addressed to his friend the Italian conductor Edoardo Mascheroni. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, 1 written page, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1886-1972). Autograph letter signed. 4 pages on 2 sheets of paper. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 8.4 x 10 inches, beautifully preserved in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (1886-1960). Handwritten autobiography, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Fifteen pages of text on five sheets of paper, most double-sided, with three storage holes at the top of each page. Size is 5.75 x 8 inches, small stain at the bottom of the first page not affecting the text, otherwise in very good condition.  ALSO INCLUDED are four small photo clips ranging in size from 1.5 x 2.9 inches to 2.75 x 4.3 inches, shown both as herself and in role (not scanned).  

French baritone (1833-1908) and professor, who debuted at the Opéra-Comique in Ponchielli's "La Gioconda". Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated April 18, 1888, where he addresses the art critic and journalist Félix Jahyer (1834-1907), commenting on an article about the Parisian Chronicles. Size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), in overall excellent condition. The original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

Hungarian soprano (1832-1892). Autograph letter signed, 6 pages, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Portuguese baritone (1856-1921), who sang leading roles in opera houses throughout Europe. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, written in French and sold untranslated. Size of each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, small bullet holes at the bottom of each page and several small creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian soprano (1892-1975). Typed letter signed, dated in 1971, together with an unsigned photo of her. Dalla Rizza writes to a fan in America, one page, 8.1 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1871-1939). Lot of 1 autograph note signed handwritten in pencil on the verso of a 3.5 x 5.5 inch postcard with a view of a beautiful building in Wiesbaden, Germany, dated in Wiesbaden in 1914, along with 1 unsigned 6 x 8 inch photograph, shown as Nicias in Massenet's Thais. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

French tenor (1871-1939); German bass-baritone (1866-1938). An album page signed by both artists; Muhlmann added a 5-bar music quote with lyrics from Wagner's "Lohengrin" dated in London, June 1901; while Dalmores signed and inscribed in London (Covent Garden) in 1904. Size is 7.75 x 6.25 inches, minor rust stains, in overall very good condition.

French soprano (1818-1870). Printed document signed by her, dated June 1, 1845, issued by the Théâtre Royal de l'Opéra Comique, stating the wages of the actors for May 1845.  Size is 7.4 x 9.5 inches, some spotted rust, in overall very good condition.

Welsh tenor (1858-1943), signature cut, size is 2.25 x 4 inches, several mounting traces but otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED: Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small stain on verso, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

American mezzo-soprano/contralto (1878-1934), who toured worldwide and greatly helped raise funds for charity causes, later in life became a teacher. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1906, three pages, written in English, each one is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1872-1926), sang frequently at the Paris Opéra-Comique. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French singer (1801-1868), teacher and writer, cantor of the music chapel of Charles X, he was much appreciated by Luigi Cherubini and Carl Maria von Weber. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date indicated, addressed to a Maître, concerning the visit of the journalist Louis Esnault: “…vous ne pouvez pas douter du plaisir que nous aurons à faire la connaissance performelle d’un homme dont nous aimons le beau talent depuis long-temps…”. Size is 5.3 x 8.45 inches, 1 page, letterhead of "L'Univers Musical", folds, creases, in overall good condition.

Italian tenor (1881-1955), acclaimed as a star singer at Teatro La Scala, well known for performing several important roles in such operas as Madama Butterfly, L'Africaine, Carmen and Cavalleri Rusticana. Signed record label for a recording he made of the aria "Io l'ho Perduta" from Verdi's Don Carlo. Size is 4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.