Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

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.

Program for a concert of Teatro La Scala Orchestra at The Victorial-Hall, Geneve (Switzerland), on June 17th, 1925, conducted by the star Italian conductor. Size is 8.6 x 10.8 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Playbill for the premiere of Puccini's opera "La Boheme" in Trento, on June 6th, 1896 (only four months after its world premiere), performed by Evan Gorga and Cesira Ferrani  (the two singers who created the two leading roles of Rodolfo & Mimí), under the baton of the celebrated Italian conductor. Size is 7.9 x 12.4 inches, 1 sheet, minor stains over the upper border, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Complete libretto with full lyrics of Puccini's Turandot, published by F. Rullman, New York, signed by the star Italian tenor on the front cover, being Calaf one of his signature roles. Size is 6 x 9 inches, full libretto with all pages and covers, minor rust stains on edges, in very good condition.

Nice set of 7 unsigned photo postcards of opera scenes and characters from Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen issued by the Berlin State Opera, all of them probably from the 1930s. Each one's size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1814-1897) who sang with great success at the Paris Opera, and created the role of Valentine in Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots.  Small clip (probably from an album page or letter) signed by her with a short salutation in French, matted with a modern print portrait of her above. Total size is 9.4 x 11.8 inches, clip size is 4.5 x 1.5 inches (visible window size). Very rare!

Star Greek-American soprano (1923-1977) and Italian tenor (1921-2008).  Fine clip from a LP brochure insert mounted on soft cardboard, signed by both artists, dated by Callas in 1974.  Size is 9.8 x 8.25 inches, minor rust stains, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a one-sheet program (printed on both sides) for a performance by both artists with pianist Robert Sutherland in Seattle, on April 21st, 1974. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches.

American soprano (b.1952). Nice black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Photograph in ink-stamped on verso by Seattle Opera Association. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American trumpeter (1905-1982) and bandleader, best known for his big band in the 1940s. Fine black and white photograph signed by him, shown with his instrument. Size is 5 x 6.8 inches, ownership ink stamp on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Israeli string quartet founded in 1997. Clip from an advertisement (in English and Hebrew) with pictures of his members, signed by all 4 . Size is 10.2 x 11.2 inches, some creases, light rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Program for a performance of music by the Russian-born composer and pianist at The University of Arizona, on November 7th, 1969, signed and inscribed by him. Program is also signed by two of the soloists on page 3.  Size is 8.5 x 10.25 inches, 4 pages, rust stains over the front cover, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 4-page insert with the biography of the composer

American cellist (1918-1984) and pedagogue, who made many recordings as a soloist after 1951. Fine half-tone photograph (from a newspaper) signed by him. Size is 5.9 x 8.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American retired ballet dancer and trainer; former leading dancer of The New York City Ballet and Zurich Ballet.  Fine black and white photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by photographer John Hall & New York City Ballet Press Office. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Lot of 76 cabinet-style vintage photographs issued by Newsboy Tobacco Co. (as gifts with their packages), and photographs by photographer Alfred Campbell, both from the mid-1890s featuring actors, actresses, and entertainers, including Lillian Russell, Gorinne, Lillian Grubb, Agnes Evans, Grace Sherwood, Maude Waltermere, Allie Vivian, Annie Pixley, Annie Sumerville, Harriett Vernon, Minnie Palmer, Francis Wilson, Kate Stokes, Sandow, Gladys Wallis, Annie Sutherland, Otero, Mme DeGillert, Grace Golden, Caroline Miskel, Anna Mantell, Mrs Langry, Grace Sherwood, Fanny Rutherford, Marion Manola, Minnie Hauk, Joseph Jefferson, Fannie Davenport, Robert G. Ingersoll, Jennie Joyce, Julia Marlow, Effie Shannon, Eleanor Mayo, Miss Bayley, Irene Verona, Elisa Saracco, J. McNulty, Allie Vivian, Jessie Bartlett-Davis, Ada Rehan, and many others (names printed on the front).  Each one's size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches approximately, in very good condition. See more information at www.newsboys.co.uk SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Lot of 27 unsigned vintage Carte-de-Visite (CDVs) of different actors, actresses, and entertainers; photos by different photographers. Artists include Dan Bryant, Schiller (writer), Edwin Booth, Maggie Mitchell, Mary Dunpley, Lillian Russell, Laura Keene, Josh Billings, William C. Bryan, Maude Branscombe, Joseph Jefferson, Josephine Lawlor, Ida Fortescue, Viola Clifton, Lizzie Dana, Wiley Smith, Edward Sothern, and others (names are printed on the front or written in pencil on verso). Each one's size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches approximately, all in good condition or better.SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American ballerina and choreographer (1899-1991), introduced to ballet by Anna Pavlova, Page was later to have a very successful career and found the Chicago Opera Ballet. Page was also a very famous teacher.  Pair of pointe shoes, each signed by her, adding "with love" to one, and "love" to the other. Each one is 9.25 inches long x 3.4 inches wide, they were used in performance or rehearsal, in very good condition.

German tenor (1906-1971), signed postcard photograph, shown as Walter von Stolzing in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, inscribed and dated in 1949. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

German soprano, (1895-1977) who in 1929 created the role of Laura in Neues vom Tage (opera by Hindemith). Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Herbert Mitchell, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases on top and bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. 

American soprano (1928-1984), signed photograph, shown as herself inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches with crease at bottom left edge but otherwise in very good condition.

Argentinian political and social leader (1919-1952) and First Lady of Argentina from 1946 through 1952, and Argentinian Army general and politician (1895-1974), who was elected President three times.  Large photograph signed by both! Both leaders, husband and wife in real life, inscribed this photo to the union of the newspaper distributors. Eva died of cancer at age 39. Mounted on a mat 13.6 x 17.8 inches, actual photo is 11.7 x 15.75 inches. Mat has dirt, and photo has cracks and scratches, signatures have poor contrast but can be clearly seen, priced accordingly, photographs signed by both are rare and highly desirable.

Famous and very important Italian composer (1834-1886), mainly of operas, married to famous soprano Teresina Brambilla (1845-1921).  Autograph letter signed, dated in Cremona, March 1st, 1871, to a lover (calling himself her future husband), called Ermenegilda - who ended not being his wife. Ponchielli ended marrying Brambilla in 1874. Ponchielli mentions his teacher, an upcoming exam, and other personal businesses. Three pages, each one 5.25 x 8.25 inches, written in Italian, signed as "Amilcare", sold with full transcription and translation. Folds and some minor stains, in overall very good condition - really nice, interesting content.

Italian tenor (1920-2007), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

American music critic and writer (1935-2001), famous for his work as music critic and his 4 books about soprano Maria Callas.  Signed book "Maria Callas - The Art and the Life", inscribed and signed in the first title page by Ardoin, dated in 1980. Written in collaboration with Gerald Fitzgerald, published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, first edition, 1974. Book with many black and white illustrations and text. A total of 282 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25 inches, dust jacket has some cracks and minor folds, book itself is in excellent condition.

German soprano (c.1900-?), wife of Josef Von Manowarda, Austrian bass (1890-1942). Signed postcard photograph, shown possibly in role or as herself. Signed only as "Nelly Pirchoff", so presumably predating her marriage. Signature on front with inscription on verso, dated in 1922. Blind stamped on front by photographer Edith Baratovied, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1933-2017), signed photograph, shown as Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme, inscribed. Photograph by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, rust on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American political commentator (b.1943), TV host, military historian, author and retired US Marine corps officer, among other things won a lot of publicity for the Iran-Contra scandal in the late 1980s. Signed book "Under Fire" about the Iran-Contra affair, 446 numbered pages, hardcovers, published by Harper Collins, NY, first edition first printing, dust jacket, in very good condition. Signed by North on a book plate attached to first title page, 6.3 x 9.6 inches.

American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, activist, film-maker and actor (1923-2007).  Signed book "Marilyn - A Biography by Norman Mailer - Pictures by the World´s Foremost Photographers". Signed by Mailer on the first title page, inscribed, with a short sentiment, dated in April 1974. Mailer writes an interesting message "To Dick Garlottas, cheers - and drinking here, Norman Mailer, April 1974". A total of 270 numbered pages with text and lots of photographs in color and black and white, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, first edition, second printing.  Size is 9.5 x 10.75 inches, some wear on covers and soiling/stains on main title page, clean inside, very good condition.

American boxer (born Cassius Clay Jr.) (1942-2016), one of the most significant and celebrated sports personalities of the 20th century. Signed book about his life, "King of the World", written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick. Mohammad Ali signed on the first title page, first edition by Random House, New York, 1998. Hardcovers, 326 numbered pages, some with black and white photos, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

Russian bass-baritone (b. 1953), signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 3.75 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian bass-baritone (b. 1953), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 3.75 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American bass-baritone, signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1920-2012).  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW. 

Belgian soprano/mezzo-soprano (1878-1952), signed postcard photograph, shown as Charlotte in Massenet's Werther. Photo by M. Wagener-Geraerts, Brussels. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Belgian soprano/mezzo-soprano (1878-1952), signed postcard photograph, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering at top, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1887-1966), signed postcard photograph, shown possibly in role. Blind stamped by photographer Klary, Brussels. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering at the top but otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian film actress (1894-1934), whose birth name was Marietta Johanny, briefly married to American/British tenor Alfred Piccaver. Signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Photo by H.C. Kosel, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano and film actress (1876-1947), whose full name was Maria Anna "Mizzi" Zwerenz, and Austrian tenor, film and stage actor (1881-1941), double signed postcard photograph, shown in roles in Franz Lehar's operetta Zigeunerliebe. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1876-1936), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Photo by Emile Bauwens, Brussels. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, very slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.   

English tenor Peter Pears (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten and premiered many of his operas. Signed photograph, shown as himself, in a pastoral setting, dated in 1980.   Also included on the verso of this page: signed photograph of Scottish biochemist Lord Todd (full name: Alexander Robertus Todd), (1907-1997), former President of the Royal Society and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. Shown with Sir Alan Hodgkin and Sir Nevill Mott, also Nobel Prize winning scientists. Signed only as "Todd", inscribed and dated in 1980.   This is a single item of 7.5 x 10 inches, with each of these photos on the opposite sides of a 2-sided page possibly taken from a program or magazine. In excellent condition. 

American tenor (b. 1957), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself. Photograph by Andreas Birkigt. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1922), signed photograph, shown as Calf in Puccini's Turandot. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b.1937).  Signed photograph, shown as herself,  signed as "Rita Orlandi", dated in 1965. Stamped on verso by photographer Luxardo.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1904-1984), signed half-tone photograph, shown in title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribed, signature dated in Venice in 1966. Stamped on verso by Fota Stampa photographers. Size is 4.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (b. 1939), signed photograph, shown in role, dated in 1992. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine mezzo-soprano (b.1942).  Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in Buenos Aires in 1977. Stamped on verso by photographer Oscar Meligeni. Size is 4 x 6 inches, stains on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American bass-baritone (1908-2000), signed photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1945. Printed signature of photographer James Kriegesmann on front. Size is 7.5 x 9.75 inches, some scotch tape residue on each corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

German soprano (1876-1940).  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW. 

American soprano (1921-2010). SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.