Composer Autograph Manuscripts ($100 - $250)

French composer (1876-1943). A small and interesting collection of autographs by the composer, as follows: A. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated 1913. Size is 4.3 x 6.1 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. B. Set of 2 regular postcards dated 1924 and 1932 with a message in French signed by the composer. Sizes are 5.4 x 3.3 inches each, in very good condition C. A regular postcard handwritten and signed by Marie -the composer's wife. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Spanish composer (1865-1945) and pianist. Autograph letter in Spanish signed by him, dated Santesteban (Navarra), September 1, 1911, forwarding his portrait and some of his music to a fan upon request. Size is 5.1 x 7.9 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, no translation included, some rust stains, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer (1857-1944) of Italian ascend. A wonderful collection of 7 autograph letters signed by him plus 1 typed letter signed by him (with some handwriting at the bottom). Various sizes, lengths, formats, and conditions (see scans provided). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French operetta composer (1832-1918), who was very prolific. Autograph letter signed, written in French, sold untranslated. One page size is 5 x 8 inches, some stains and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

French operetta composer (1832-1918), who was very prolific. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him in June 1907 where he mentions Sullivan's opera The Mikado. Size is 4.4 x 6.1 inches, 2 written pages in 1 folio (front and back), in very good condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

French composer (1771-1832), dramatist, and military. Autograph letter signed by him, dated May 21, 1809, to the French dramatist and novelist Hyacinthe Dorvo (1768-1839): "... My poor Dorvo, I have very bad news to hear. Yesterday I went to our meeting of Bretons on leaving you, and as the elders arrived in the room destined for you, I was talking about you, I had prepared the ways quite well, several had promised me to confer with the president (...) but what we did not foresee was an invitation made by our commissioners to Mr. de la Fayette..." Size is 4.6 x 7 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, creases, in overall very good condition. Envelope included.

French composer and music publisher (1813-1895). Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated in Paris, August 1, 1885, to the music publisher in Turin Giudici & Strada concerning an exchange proposal:  "... We have been told about the works of an author you publish - G.[iuseppe] Capitani - Would you be willing to exchange an example for us of the works of this author for one from any of the publications by Ketten, Thomé, David - composers whose works are sold in Italy -...".  Size is 5 x 8.1 inches, printed letterhead, 1 written page, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed by him, dated June 6, 1864, by a secretary’s hand, addressed to the music publisher Giudici & Strada in Turin, concerning the sale of the royalties of Adolf Gutmann’s (1819-1882, German composer) “au bord du ruisseau”, Op. 17. 

French composer (1846-1932), author, and writer.  Autograph music quote on an album page, with 2 bars from an unknown piece for voice and piano, signed by him.  Size is 7 x 4.3 inches, overall age-toning, in excellent condition.

French composer (1863-1919). 3-bar autograph music quote from his opera Le Cheminau on the verso of a postcard signed by him in Buenos Aires, 1916. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an un unsigned photo postcard of him. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, some silvering, in very good condition.

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated Oct. 11, 1880, to the editor of “The Girls’ Own Paper”: «...Herewith I enclose my article on part-singing and shall be obliged by seeing a proof before it is issued. I shall be here all this week, and will return it on the day I receive it...». Size is 3.9 x 5.9 inches, 1 page, printed letterhead, some rust stains over upper-left corner, some creases at the bottom, in overall very good condition (see scan provided).

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1879. Written in English. 2 pages on one sheet of paper, size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1932-2015), best known for his opera "Mourning Becomes Electra" which premiered at the Metropolitan Opera in 1967. Music quote with 3 bars from his opera "Mourning Becomes Electra" signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.1 x 7.6 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.  

American composer (1878-1963), member of the Indianist movement in American music and known primarily for his song “By the Waters of Minnetonka”. Typed letters signed, both dated in 1947, one in one page and the other in two pages, discussing business. One sized 8.25 x 11 inches and the other one slightly smaller, in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German composer (1866-1946), considered as the father of the Berlin operetta. Set of two typed letters in German signed by him, as follows:  A. Berlin, Nov. 26, 1936, to Wilhelm Rode the famous bass and artistic director of the Deutsche Oper in Berlin: “...I would like to thank you once again in this way for your kind remembrance on the occasion of my 70th birthday. The warm, sincere tone in which you have clothed your beautiful words has touched me deeply and that you have so much love for the great art, for one of the small art, is a wonderful sign of your humanity and kindness. Your dear memory as a Dutchman will always have a place of honor in my home...”. 1 page, In-4. With the composer’s embossed letterhead. Archive holes. B. Berlin, Jan. 17, 1937, to Wilhelm Rode (1887-1959): “...Thank you very much for sending the New Year's Eve picture, which is excellent and will be a lovely reminder of you and the successful evening. I thank you, especially for the kind reception in your house; I would have stolen the flowers, but they were firmly attached with wire, - as a precaution - but composers do not steal flowers!...”. 1 page, in-4. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY

English composer (1809-1886), conductor, pianist, and singer. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1875, written in English. Four pages, each one sized 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1915-2001) best known as half of a song-writing duo with Ray Evans that specialized in songs composed for films. Five different autograph music quotes from 5 of his songs such as Silver Bells (1951), Mona Lisa (1950), Que Sera Sera (1956), Bonanza (1959), and Mister Ed (1961) on both sides of a sheet. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Greek composer (1921-1991) who wrote his work using his own graphic notation system. Fine lot of autographs and memorabilia including a typed letter signed by him (1992), a couple of cards with his writing and his music notation, and a half-tone photograph, for a total of 5 items. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Estonian-born American composer and teacher (1903-1976). Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated July 11, 1944, to the Hungarian pianist and composer Ernö Balogh (1897-1989): «...Although we are in the country we think with envy of your air-conditioned apartment (...) You will be pleased to know that both business transactions which you so kindly sponsored are brought to a successful end. Both little pieces go to DELKAS and I went to ASCAP. Besides, I am engaged on my latest business, the concertino, which is progressing slowly but steadily...». Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1881-1948) whose works were inspired by native music and was the founder of the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires.  Autograph music quote with 2 bars of music on a postcard, signed by him, dated in Buenos Aires, 1904.  Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, a couple of ink stains over the right border not affecting the autograph, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer (1902-1985), who received various commissions from the Reich Office for music arrangements during the Nazi era. Autograph letter in German on a regular postcard dated March 16, 1957, where he addresses a certain Mr. Treichlingen, concerning new pera compositions. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1902-1985). Album page with an autograph music quote with two bars of music from an unknown piece, inscribed and signed by him below the signature of soprano Maria Ivogun. On verso there is a signature and a quote by the German violinist and bandleader Marek Weber (1888-1964), dated in 1932- Page is 8.1 x 10.25 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1902-1985), mostly known for his opera "Tailor Wibbel" (1938).  Music quote with 6 bars of music from an unknown piece, signed, inscribed, and dated by him in Munich, 1966.  His photograph appears on the back.  Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish composer, conductor and author (1913-2004).  Signed card with 1 bar of music composed by him, dated in 1987, size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1801-1851). Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated April 1841. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

American composer (1885-1981), pianist, actress, and singer, whose real name was Gussie Zuckermann. Album page with an autograph music quote signed and inscribed by her, dated in Miami, 1940. Size is 6.75 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921). Two autograph music quotes signed by him and dated in Venezia, 1898. The first is 2-bar long from his opera "Ero e Leandro" (1897) and the other is 4-bar long from his cantata "Isaias" (1887). Size is 8.2 x 5.3 inches, folds and some dirt over borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921). 2-bar autograph music quote on a postcard from his opera Paolo e Francesca with lyrics signed by him in 1908. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921).  Autograph music quote signed on a card, dated in Boston, 1903, with 2 bars of music from his work "Ero e Leandro" (1897).  Size is 4 x 2.5 inches, in very good condition.

American composer, conductor, and arranger (1924-1994), well-known for his works for film and television. Signed score for the song of Love Story, for piano solo, 6 pages in total. Mancini signed on the cover, over his photo. In excellent condition.

Italian composer (1831-1902) whose works focused mostly on opera and song. Autograph music quote with 6 bars from Act 1 of his famous opera "Ruy Blas".  Size is 7.25 x 4.8 inches, 1 page with the letterhead of the Regia Accademia di Santa Cecilia, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1831-1902).    Autograph music quote on an album page, with 5 bars from his opera Romeo e Giulietta (premiered in 1865), signed and dated by him in Rome, 1886.  Size is 8.25 x 5.3 inches, very even age-toning, in excellent condition.

French composer (1842-1924), mostly known for his operas and other vocal music.  Autograph music quote on a small print with his image, with 4 bars from his opera "Daphnis et Chloé", signed and dated by him in Paris, 1909.  Size is 7.1 x 9 inches, minor damage on corners, scattered rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Italian composer and pianist (1841-1914), and conductor - created operas, ballet, popular songs, and piano pieces.  3-bar autograph music quote on an album page from an unknown piece signed and inscribed by the composer with a short sentiment dated in London 1895. Size is 7 x 6.2 inches, few cracks and creases over the top, in overall very good condition.

English-born composer and organist (1879-1973), who lived in America most of his life. Printed score of his work "The Song of America, a Historical Pageant for Mixed Voices with Orchestra or Piano", signed and inscribed by him on the cover, with a short sentiment. Ninety-six pages, sized 6.75 x 10.5 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1882-1964).  Autograph music quote on a card, with a typed sentiment, signed by the composer in 1930, with 4 bars of music from an unknown piece; ink-stamped on verso with his name.  Size is 5.75 x 4.2 inches, ink stains over the upper-left corner, in very good condition.

Scottish composer (1847-1935), principal of The Royal Academy of Music from 1887 to 1924. Fine photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment, dated in 1906, plus a 3-bar music quote from "Benedictus" also signed by him.  Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer and pianist (b.1949). Printed score for the song "A Whole New World", from Disney's film "Aladdin" (1992), signed by Menken on the front cover. Size is  9 x 12 inches, 8 pages, in excellent condition.

American composer (1923-1983), teacher, and administrator. Lengthy autograph 5-bar music quote from his Symphony #7 (composed in 1963, published in 1967) signed by him at the bottom with a quote and dated July 13, 1981. Size is 8.3 x 11 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph of the composer (probably a clip from a magazine or book) with his facsimiled (printed) signature.  Size is 3.3 x 4.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1911-2007), librettist, director, and playwright who is primarily known for his operas, in special The Medium (1946), The Telephone (1947) and The Consul (1950). Nice 2-bar autograph music quote probably from one of his works signed by him on a card in 1980. Size is 5 x 2.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1911-2007), librettist, director, and playwright who is primarily known for his operas, in special The Medium (1946), The Telephone (1947) and The Consul (1950). Fine 1-bar autograph music quote from his opera The Medium signed by him on a card in 1985. Size is 5 x 2.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Signed score for this radio opera in one act, published by G. Ricordi, 1943. Signed and inscribed by the composer on the title page, ownership marks, 180 numbered pages, 8 x 11 inches, minor crack on front cover, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1853-1929), who was also an important conductor and impresario. Short autograph note in French (sold untranslated) on a card with the letterhead of the Académie Nationale de Musique signed by him on its verso. Size is 4.9 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of the composer. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1853-1929), who was also an important conductor and impresario. Large-sized autograph music quote signed by him with 17 bars from an unknown piece. Size is 6.3 x 19.75 inches, central fold, rust stains, overall in very good condition.

French composer (1853-1929), who was also an important conductor and impresario. Note signed in French, dated in 1884, (sold untranslated) and autograph music quote signed for an unknown pieace. Note is one page sized 4.25 x 6.8 inches and music quote is 5 x 3.6 inches, both in excellent condition.