Singers - Autograph Manuscripts ($50 - $100)

Italian tenor (1893-1964), autograph note signed, 1 page, written in English. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, 1 fold with small tear on the right and several creases on bottom and sides, otherwise in very good condition. 

French soprano (1887-1931). Autograph note signed by her, dated on March 14, 1920, thanking a fan.  Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, with collector's letterhead, central fold, in excellent condition.

Polish star tenor (1850-1925), Polish bass (1853-1917). Set of 2 album pages signed by them: one is signed by Jean in 1901 with a short sentiment, the other signed by Edouard in 1900 with a short sentiment. Both album pages have the same size (4.5 x 6.9 inches), in very good condition SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Daughter of the star Italian soprano Angelica Catalani (1811-1849), Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, no date, where she addresses a gentleman: “Voici, mon cher monsieur, la fin d'une lettre de ma mère à mon père qui la suivit jusqu'à la tombe un mois plus tard!”. Angelica Catalani and her husband Paul de Valabregue both died in 1849 within a few days.  Size is 3.6 x 5.3 inches, one written page, central fold, in very good condition.

German bass (1846-190G) pupil of Matteo Salvi and Giovanni Gentiluomo, who debuted in 1868. Autograph letter in German (untranslated) signed by him, dated 24 Jan. 1874, to a gentleman, concerning his repertoire. Size is 5.6 x 8.7 inches, 1 page, folds, overa age toning, in very good condition.

Italian baritone and voice teacher (1822-1907), who wrote books on singing and teaching.  Autograph letter signed, composed in 1863, 4 pages, written in Italian and sold untranslated. Each page is 4.25 x 7.25 inches (4-page folded document), beautifully preserved in excellent condition. 

French bass-baritone (1861-1933), who starred in the world premiere of Massenet's Thais and many other operas. Group of 2 autograph letters signed, one page each, both written in French and sold untranslated. dated in 1909 and 1914. The earlier letter is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, the later one is 5.5 x 7.25 inches, several small creases, otherwise in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

French contralto (1875-1932), a major singer in Paris at the Opéra-Comique enjoyed an international career in the 1890s through the 1910s. Autograph letter signed, 2 long pages (one document with 2 sides), written in French and sold untranslated. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches,  several small tears, creases and folds, otherwise in good condition. 

French bass (1780-1856), who sang in the world premieres of Spontini’s "La Vestale" and Rossini’s "Le Siège de Corinthe". Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, May 17, 1813, addressed to the composer Henri-Montan Berton (1767-1844), concerning an embarrassing financial situation due to the lack of possibilities of recent performances. Size is 7.1 x 8.9 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, overall rust, in very good condition.

Signed photograph of the famous Slovene tenor (1910-1989), especially celebrated in Mozart and other German lyric tenor roles, shown as himself at home, dated in Vienna in 1979 along with a 1 page autograph letter signed written by his wife Hilda Dermota, herself a leading Austrian pianist (1912-2013), also dated in Vienna in 1979, written in German and sold untranslated. Photo is 4 x 5.75 inches, letter is 6 x 9.5 inches, with a small crease on top right, but otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

American soprano (1851-1941). Autograph letter signed, written in Paris and attractively embossed. 3 pages written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1851-1941). Autograph letter signed, dated in Paris in 1872. Written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 8.25 inches, two pages, in excellent condition.

German tenor and opera impresario (1866-1932), who from 1908 through 1910 was a joint manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Signed typed letter, dated in New York in 1905, to Steinway & Sons, praising the pianos and thanking for their courtesies during his recent engagements in the US. One page, 8 x 10.5 inches, this is the carbon copy of the typed letter, hand signed in black ink by the artist at the bottom. Item has folds, but is in very good condition.

French soprano (1853-1911), also known as Blanche Dieudonne. Very long autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, no date mentioned, by the French soprano where she shares her thoughts on the role of Violetta Valéry in La Traviata and the problems she had performing it. On the first 3 pages on the first sheet, there is an autograph letter signed by Valérie Dieudonné to a gentleman, concerning her sister, who will soon start to sing again. Size is 4.3 x 7 inches, 5 written pages in total, folds, in overall very good condition.

French soprano (1853-1911), also known as Blanche Dieudonne. Long autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her where she describes her last night debut. Size is 4.1 x 6.5 inches each page, 8 written pages in two folded sheets, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.

Canadian soprano (1882-1970), starred in the world premiere production of L'Oracolo by Franco Leoni. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1907, 2 pages, size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian soprano (1882-1970), starred in the world premiere production of L'Oracolo by Franco Leoni. Autograph musical quote signed with a bar of music from Gounod's Faust, size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Indian-born American soprano (1901-1980), set of 1 signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, size is 8 x 10.25 inches, several creases on each corner, otherwise in good condition, along with 1 autograph note signed, dated in 1959, size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

French soprano (1885-1967). Two autograph letters signed. 1 page each, written in English, both signed as "Claire Dux-Swift". The older of the two letters dated in 1929 is 5.5 x 8.25 inches on slightly faded paper with a small bullet hole in one line of the text but otherwise in good condition. Another letter dated in 1933 is inscribed to Leo Riemens, 5.75 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1865-1952), American painter (1857-1919). Set of 2 cards signed by them (one signature on each card. Story dated his signature in 1895). Size is 3.5 x 2.8 inches each, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Leading German tenor (1877-1958), created roles for several works by Pfitzner and other modern operas. Autograph letter signed by him, in German, 1 page, dated in Ravensburg -his birthplace - in 1934. Sold untranslated. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, has folds, in excellent condition

Leading German tenor (1877-1958), created roles in several works by Pfitzner and other modern operas. Autograph note signed by him, in German, 1 page, dated in Ravensburg -his birthplace - in 1940. Sold untranslated. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1877-1955), starred in the world premiere production of Pietro Mascagni's Isabeau in 1911. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, written in Italian, sold untranslated, dated in 1913. Size of each page is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, very small creases on bottom and tears in middle, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian soprano (1877-1955), starred in the world premiere production of Pietro Mascagni's Isabeau in 1911.  Set of two autograph letters signed, both written in Italian, sold untranslated. The first scan is of a 4-page letter written in Milan in 1921 on all sides of a folded 5.25 x 8.25 inch sheet, signed as "Maria Riboldi Farneti", reflecting her marriage to lawyer Luigi Riboldi. The second scan is of a letter written on 3 sides of a folded 5.75 x 7.25 sheet, dated in Milan in 1920, and signed only as "Maria", both are in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American soprano and film actress ‬(1882-1967),‭ ‬who was a superstar in her time. Signed album page, signed by her in 1932 underneath a quote of the subtitle of her autobiography.  Also included: an additional signature on this page is that of the French born child actor in silent films and later advertising agency executive and film and television director Philippe De Lacy (1917-1995), whose film career began with a visit to the set of Farrar's film The Riddle: Woman in  1921. His inscription with sentiment appears to be addressed to Farrar. Size is 6.5 x 8.25 inches, some wear on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

American soprano and film actress ‬(1882-1967),‭ ‬who was a superstar in her time. Lot of 2 autograph letters signed and 2 autograph notes signed, each containing envelopes, most dated in 1963, item size is 6.25 x 7 inches, with additional loose autograph letter signed, 4 pages of text, dated in 1940, this item is 5.75 x 8.75 inches . ALSO INCLUDED: one 3  x 3.75 inch signed personal card, dated in 1964. All items are in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Czech-born German soprano (1879-1954), longtime partner of the celebrated Austrian conductor Felix Mottl whom she only married on his deathbed in 1911 after he collapsed conducting a performance of Tristan und Isolde in Munich. Signed album page on soft cardboard containing a 3.5 x 5.5 inch postcard photograph of her as Venus in Wagner's Tannhauser (the photo contains a printed signature, the handwritten signature is on the bottom of the cardboard on which this photo is matted), dated in Munich in 1913. There is also a musical quote from the opera.  Total item size is 8 x 10.5 inches, beautifully preserved in excellent condition.   

Czech-German soprano (1879-1954). Autograph letter signed by her, mentioning the performance of Tristan, dated in 1905. Four pages with two of them handwritten. Size is 4.5 x 5.5 inches. 

French soprano (1879-1941). Autograph letter signed, attractively embossed, written on the letterhead of the Grand Hotel, Hyeres, written in French on the first three pages of a folded 4-page document, sold untranslated. Each page (folded) is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1805-1853), document signed by her in 1827, and by another hand below her signature. 1 page written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 7.25 x 11 inches, small bullet hole on top right and some rust throughout but otherwise in good condition.

Italian soprano ((1849-1934). Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by her. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, 3 written pages in 1 folded sheet, letterhead, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1846-1926), autograph letter signed, 3 pages, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 5 x 7.75 inches, unfolded item size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

French Algerian soprano (1896-1972), autograph letter signed, dated in 1933. Written in French, sold untranslated. Written on both sides of two-sided stationary page. Size is 7.6 x 9.6 inches, with jagged edges but otherwise in excellent condition.

German dramatic bass-baritone (1838-1914). 2-bar autograph music quote signed by him with a short text in German (apparently) written by him, dated 1898. Size is 9.25 x 6 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

Norwegian soprano (1895-1962), one of the greatest Wagnerian dramatic singers of the 20th century. Signed album page, dated in 1950, addressed to Gerald Fitzgerald, who later became an associate editor of the Metropolitan Opera Guild's Opera News magazine from 1960-1990 and a well-known figure in American opera. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4 x 6.25 inches, small creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

Norwegian soprano (1895-1962), one of the greatest Wagnerian dramatic singers of the 20th century. Fine card signed by her. Size is 3.7 x 2.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (1856-1936). Signed card, signed in San Francisco, dated in 1886. Attached to another card behind, providing a solid backing. Size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

Irish bass (1837-1898), professionally known as "Signor Foli" (in accordance with the then prevailing preference for Italian artists).   Signed page (signed as "A.B. Foli"), dated in London in 1885. The signature is on the first page of a folded 4-page document, each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, stains not affecting the signature, some mounting traces on the final page, otherwise in good condition. 

German bass (1815-1889) who had a long international career especially in Germany, London and New York, sang in the world premiere of several operas, notably Flotow's Martha. Autograph note signed, dated in 1858. 1 page written in German (sold untranslated). Size is 5 x 8 inches, small tear at bottom of the page, not affecting any of the writing or signature. Otherwise in excellent condition. 

German tenor (1826-1874), who debuted in 1846 in Budapest as Edgardo in Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor". Autograph letter in German (untranslated) signed by him, dated 8 Aug 1858, where he addresses the composer Julius Benedict, concerning performances and fees. Size is 5.8 x 9.1 inches, 4 written pages, overall age toning, in very good condition.

French bass (1858-1926). Autograph letter signed, 1 page, written in French (sold untranslated). Size is 4.5 x 5.5 inches, small cracks at bottom and top of the page not affecting the writing, otherwise in excellent condition.

French bass-baritone (1861-1933), who was in the world premiere Thais. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1890, Paris. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, tow pages, in excellent condition.

French bass-baritone (1861-1933), who starred in the world premiere of Massenet's Thais and many other operas. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1910. Size is 4.75 x 6.25 inches, one page, in excellent condition.  

French bass-baritone (1861-1933), who starred in the world premiere of Massenet's Thais and many other operas. Autograph note signed, 1 page, dated in Paris in 1900, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.  

French-Finnish soprano (1859-1911) and voice teacher, creator of the role of Musetta in Leoncavallo's "La Bohème". Rare autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated December 23, 1883, to the impresario Canedi: “…M.elle [Jeanne] Perrouze. Elle part lundi pour Rome où elle doit chanter l’opérette en français, elle a beaucoup de talent et débute mardi- Si vous pouvez faire quelque chose pour elle je vous en serai très reconnaissante. J’ai vu le théâtre Sannazaro, il m’a paru tout petit et très sourd…”. Open size is 7.4 x 8.9 inches, three written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is Frandin's visiting card signed by her with a short sentiment.