Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Clip from an album page signed by her in Dublin, September 13th, 1840. Size is 8.3 x 2.4 inches, rust stains, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small modern print of her as Norma in Bellini's opera. Size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, in very good condition.

English pianist (1899-1987), best known for his career as a collaborative pianist of many distinguished musicians. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian virtuoso violinist (1858-1931), composer, and conductor; regarded as "the king of the violin". Small card signed by him, dated 1898. Size is 3.9 x 2.4 inches, small crease over the top-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Star Spanish cellist (1876-1973), star Austrian-born American violinist (1875-1962), German-born American conductor (1862-1950), and celebrated English pianist (1873-1951). Gorgeous black-and-white vintage press photograph of the artists by Culber Pictures. Size is 4 x 6 inches, crease across the center, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

French soprano (1781-1871). Autograph letter signed by her, written in French (sold untranslated), no date. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, folds, in excellent condition. Very rare!

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and stage director. Nice photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown conducting. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Spanish harpist (1907-1993), world-class virtuoso, and a big promoter of the harp. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, dated 1957. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, with minor damage over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish cellist (1893-1945) who enjoyed a successful international career as a soloist. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance, dated 1939. Size is 6.4 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

English baritone (1870-1957) and husband of Clara Butt. Autograph letter signed by him, written in English. Size is 4.4 x 7.1 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1872-1949) of Spanish parentage. Beautiful sepia photograph of the baritone signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, dated 1927; ink-stamped on verso by photographer G. Maillard Kesslere. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, small loss of paper in all four corners, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1865-1952), admired for her beautiful voice, had a very successful career in New York, London, and Paris. Autograph letter with the letterhead of the Hotel Touraine (Boston) signed by her as Emma Eames De Gogorza, dated February 21st, 1914, about her upcoming schedule. Size is 5.4 x 8.4 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet,  ALSO INCLUDED is a transcription of the letter (not shown).

Italian composer (1846-1916) and music teacher, famous for his Neapolitan songs. Autograph letter signed by him, written in French (sold untranslated), dated April 8th, 1896, with the letterhead of a hotel in England. Size is 5 x 8 inches, 4 written pages in one sheet, rust stains over the borders, folds, small crack, otherwise in very good condition.  

French soprano and composer (1829-1910). Autograph letter signed by her, written in French (sold untranslated), no date. Size is 5.25 x 8.2 inches, 2 written page in one sheet, folds, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1895-1982). Autograph letter signed by him, written in Italian (sold untranslated), dated in 1934, with letterhead of Taverna La Fenice.  Size is 5.8 x 7.25 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1904-1998), and latterly a singing teacher. Autograph letter signed by her, written in Italian (sold untranslated), no date. Size is 5.25 x 7 inches, 3 written pages in one sheet, storage holes, red crayon and pencil markings over the end by an unidentified hand, in overall excellent condition.

English soprano (1834-1906). Autograph note signed by her with letterhead, about upcoming performances, mounted over a slightly larger piece of soft cardboard. Size is 4.1 x 6.25 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1820-?). Autograph letter signed by her, written in French (sold untranslated), dated 1840(?). Size is 4 x 5.2 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, ink-marks on the blank area indicate year 1840, in very good condition.

American soprano (1849-1911), whose career focused on oratorio and chamber music. Autograph letter signed by her, dated in Liverpool, October 22nd, no year (but circa 1880), addressed to a fan. Size is 4.3 x 7 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

American contralto (1873-1961). Autograph letter signed by her, dated in New York, on November 23rd, 1913, addressed to an autograph collector, with the letterhead of the collector.  Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, overall rust tone. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard with three images of Mapleson. Size is 5.3 x 3.5 inches, small crease over the upper-right corner, in excellent condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century.  Autograph letter signed by her about personal matters, dated in 1905. Size is 5.3 x 7.1 inches, 3 written pages in one sheet, rust stain over the edges, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a signed clip by her (size is 7.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition) and a nice print of her, shown young (size is 7.3 x 10.2 inches). SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French mezzo-soprano (1855-1901). Autograph letter signed by her, written in French (sold untranslated). Size is 5.3 x 8.25 inches, 3 written pages in one sheet, in excellent condition.  

Card signed by the star Italian tenor, dated in New York, 1918. Size is 4.3 x 2.7 inches, minor rust stains, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photograph of the tenor, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 6.8 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1820-1887), known as the "Swedish Nightingale", she was one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century. Autograph letter signed by her, written in German (sold untranslated), dated in Lübeck, April 15th, 1840. Size is 4.4 x 7.1 inches, 4 written pages in one sheet, folds, in excellent condition.

English actress (1882-1976) who toured internationally in Shakespearean productions, often appearing with her husband Lewis Casson. Her biography written by her and Elisabeth Sprigge, signed by both on the full title page. First edition by Victor Gollancz, London, 1971. 348 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket. Size is 5.7 x 8.7 inches, book in excellent condition, dust jacket with wear on edges.

American actor (1931-2018), singer, film producer, and author; active in films between 1950-2015. His book "Confidential" boldly signed and inscribed by him on the full title page, dated 2005.  Algonquin Books, first edition, 2005, hardcovers, 378 pages, size is 6.2 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition.

American writer (1922-2007), well known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His book "Slaughterhouse-Five" (1969) boldly signed by him with blue ink on the first blank page.  Luxurious edition by The Franklin Library, Franklyn Center, Pennsylvania, 1978, 173 pages, hard covers, size is 6.5 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a recital of the star French violinist in Antwerp, Belgium, on January 6th, 1939, signed by him on his photo page. Size is 5.5 x 8.2 inches, full program with all pages and covers (some loose pages), rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Program for a performance of the star French-born German pianist in Antwerp, Belgium, on November 18th, 1938, signed by him on his photo page. Size is 5.5 x 8.2 inches, full program with all pages and covers (some loose pages), rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Program for a performance of the Italian ensemble in Antwerp, Belgium, on December 15th, 1938, signed by all three members: Alfredo Casella (piano), Alberto Poltronieri (violin), and Arturo Bonucci (cello). Size is 6.4 x 9.75 inchies, 4 pages, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of the Polish harpsichordist and pianist in Antwerp, Belgium, signed by her on the front cover. Size is 6.4 x 9.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, bilingual (French and Dutch), some rust stains, small crack over the lower border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1858-1924), the greatest creator of verismo for over 30 years until his death from cancer.  Fantastic autograph 3-bar music quote of his opera "La Bohème" boldly signed by him, dated on February 11th, 1902, mounted on soft cardboard -ready to frame. Total size is 5.6 x 6.4 inches (the actual music quote is 4.3 x 5.3 inches), tiny perforation above the text "Bohème", otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of the composer (signature seen on the photo is printed).

Program (unsigned) for a performance of the star Russian cellist as soloist with The English Chamber Orchestra at Teatro La Scala, Milan, on February 17th, 1986. Size is 6.7 x 9.4 inches, full program with all pages and covers, central fold, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austro-Hungarian composer (1870-1948), mainly known for his operettas, of which the best known is "Die lustige Witwe". Beautiful photo postcard of a drawing of him, signed by him, shown conducting. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German-born orchestral conductor (1885-1973) and composer, described as "the last of the few really great conductors of his generation". Autograph letter written in German (sold untranslated) signed by the conductor, addressed to one of his friends. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, 1 page, folds, in very good condition.

German-born orchestral conductor (1885-1973) and composer, described as "the last of the few really great conductors of his generation". Autograph letter written in German signed by him, date in Los Angeles, on October 14th, 1938; addressed to one of his friends.  Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

American composer (1885-1945) of musical theatre and popular music; considered one of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century. Typed letter with the composer's letterhead, signed by him.  Size is 7.3 x 10.7 inches, folds, rust stain over the top, otherwise in good condition.

Program for a performance of the American composer and conductor at Tuckahoe, New York, on May 22nd, 1933, signed and inscribed by him on the front cover. Size is 6.25 x 9 inches, 8 pages plus covers, mounting traces on the back cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

Program/Magazine for a performance of the Spanish pianist and conductor conducting the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at the Westchester County Center, New York, on December 10th, 1937, signed by him on the front cover. Size is 6.9 x 9.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, mounting damage on the back cover, central fold, otherwise in very good condition.

English playwright (1916-2002) and screenwriter, mostly known for his crime-related works. Dial M for Murder is probably his most famous plot, and was taken to film by Alfred Hitchcock. Signed program for a performance of this play in theater, at the Nassau Repertory Theater, Nov-Dec, 1964. Signed and inscribed on the first page by Knott, who inscribed his autograph to Craig Dudley, one of the actors in the play.  Autograph is on the first page of the program, which has been separated and mounted on a cardboard mat, next to the front cover. This is not a full program, only the cast page and the front cover. Mat is 12.75 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a recital of the American baritone at the Westchester County Center, New York, on October 25th, 1935, signed by him on the front cover. Size is 6.8 x 9.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, some water stains on the front cover, mounting damage on the back cover, otherwise in very good condition.

Program/Magazine for a performance of the Polish-American pianist at the Westchester County Center, New York, on January 10th, 1936, signed by him with a short sentiment and a date on the front cover. Size is 6.8 x 9.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, mounting damage on the back cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

Program for a recital of the celebrated Spanish soprano at the Westchester County Center, New York, on April 26th, 1935, signed by her on the front cover. Size is 6.75 x 9.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, mounting damage (back cover partially missing), otherwise in very good condition.

Program for a recital of the star Norwegian soprano at the Westchester County Center, New York, on December 13th, 1935, signed by her with a short sentiment on the front cover. Size is 6.8 x 9.75 inches, full program with all pages and covers, minor damage on the back cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the American baritone at the Westchester County Center, New York, on March 12th, 1937, signed by him on the front cover. Size is 6.8 x 9.8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, minor damage on the back cover, otherwise in very good condition.

Program for a recital of the famous Italian tenor at the Westchester County Center, New York, on October 29th, 1937, signed by him on the front cover. Size is 6.8 x 9.8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, some stains on the front cover, some mounting damage on the back cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of O'Hara's operetta "Harmony Hall" on November 23, 1934, New York, signed on the cover by the composer himself. Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, 4 pages, some loss of paper on pages 3 and 4, overall rust tone, otherwise in very good condition.

Program for a recital of the Bielorrusian-born violinist (1897-1986) at the City Auditorium, Miami, on January 18th, 1951, signed by him on the front cover. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the American soprano at the Town Hall, New York, on February 12th, 1937, signed with pencil by her on the program page over the right border. Size is 6 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.