Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

German baritone (1896-1979), autograph letter signed 2 pages, written in German, sold untranslated, dated in 1962. Composed on both the front and verso of a 8.25 x 11.75 inch document, small bullet holes and folds, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Austrian tenor (1901-1994), autograph letter signed, 2 pages, dated in Naples in 1955. Written in German and sold untranslated. 2 sided document with text on each side, size is 6.5 x 10 inches, small bullet holes and folds, otherwise in excellent condition. 

German tenor (1914-1974), set of 2 typed letters signed and one autograph letter signed, written on his personal letterhead, dates range from 1953 to 1962. Written in German, sold untranslated. One of the typed letters is a large page on the letterhead of Stuttgart State Opera, size is 8.25 x 11.5 inches, with 2 small bullet holes on left, otherwise in excellent condition, the other 2 items are each 6 x 8.25 inches, also with bullet holes, but in otherwise in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Famous Danish tenor (1897-1972), particularly active in Germany and Austria from the 1920s to the 1940s. Set of 4 typed letters signed, dated between 1952 and 1967, each written in German and sold untranslated. Each of these is 8.25 x 11.5 inches, several bullet holes and bend in middle of document, otherwise in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

German tenor (1916-1993), known for Wagnerian and other heroic tenor roles. Typed Letter Signed, dated in Bayreuth in 1951, written in German and sold untranslated. Size is 6 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Slovene tenor (1910-1989), especially celebrated in Mozart and other German lyric tenor roles. Group of 4 typed letters signed and 1 autograph letter signed, dating from 1953 to 1955, each written in German and sold untranslated. Sizes range from 5.5 x 8.25 inches to 7.25 x 11.5 inches, several bullet holes on each, and a small crease on one of the typed items on brown carbon paper, not affecting text or signature, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

German soprano and voice teacher (1896-1965), associated with concert repertoire. Set of three autograph letters signed, written in the 1950s, on her own letterhead, each written in German, sold untranslated. Size of each is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, several bullet holes on each and bends, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately.

Lot of three handwritten autograph letters signed and five typed letters signed - eight items total _ from several leading opera singers of the 1950s and 1960s particularly known for German opera repertoire.  The artists include Grace Hoffman, Rita Streich, Ira Malaniuk, and Peter Anders. Size of items range from 4 x 5.75 inches to 8.25 x 11.75 inches, several of these have small bullet holes not affecting text or signature, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century, and her husband, a leading French tenor (1834-1898). Set of 2 autograph letters signed, one by Patti on embossed letterhead, the other by Nicolini, both written in French, sold untranslated, and each dated in 1883. Each of these is a 4 page folded document with text on the first two pages, size of each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, slight rust and mounting traces on the back page (without any text), otherwise very well-preserved vintage items in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian-American composer (1874-1951) and, Austrian-American composer (1897-1957). Album page on soft cardboard with signatures of many important composers, singers, and personalities including Arnold Schönberg, Arthur Schnitzler, Hugo v. Hofmannsthal, Wilhelm Kienzl, Julius Bittner, Leo Slezak, Raoul Auernheimer, Franz Lehár, John Quincy Adams, Emmerich Kálmán, Hermann Bahr, Anna Bahr-Mildenburg, Anton Wildgans, Karl Hans Strobl, Felix Weingartner, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Josef Marx, Maria Jeritza, Selma Halban Kurz, Alfred Piccaver, Heinrich v. Angeli, Ferdinand Schmutzer, Emil v. Sauer, and Hugo Darnaut. Size is 9 x 11.3 inches, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition  

German pianist (1884-1969) and pedagogue, particularly well known for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, and Brahms. Autograph on a card with a 3-bar music quote signed by him with a short sentiment, dated February 22, 1935. Size is 5.25 x 3.9 inches, some smudge on ink, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an album page with his signature. Size is 7.25 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Hungarian violinist (1831-1907), conductor, composer, and teacher who made an international career; widely regarded as one of the most significant violinists of the 19th century. Nice vintage cabinet photograph by J.C. Schaarwachter signed and inscribed by the violinist, dated in Sheffield, 1892. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, mounting damage on verso, in overall excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1857-1941). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a long sentiment above, dated in Graz, on May 12, 1899, and with a music quote from his musical tragic comedy "Don Quixote" (premiered in 1898) over the bottom.  Total size is 4.1 x 6.4 inches, overall aging tone, in very good condition.

Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph by Angel Records signed by the soprano. Size is 4.4 x 6.8 inches, some fading on the ink but still clearly visible, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian-born American pianist (1903-1989), considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, known for his virtuoso technique and tone color. Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed by him. Size is 5 x 7 inches, stains on borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Spanish composer (1876-1946), considered one of the greatest composers from Spain in the first half of the 20th century.  Nice black-and-white photograph mounted on a mat signed and inscribed by the composer with a long sentiment to the secretary of the Province of Cordoba Symphony Orchestra, dated May 1940.  Total size is 12.5 x 6.75 inches, minor stains, otherwise in overall excellent condition.

Famous Scottish violist (1904-1982) and teacher. Nice black-and-white half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 9.3 inches, in very good condition.

German conductor 81886-1954), widely regarded as one of the greatest symphonic and operatic conductors of the 20th century. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in German over the mat; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Gisela Crosbe (Berlin). Total size is 6.8 x 11.1 inches, some silvering in all four borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Autograph music quote with 3 bars from the second act of his opera "Andrea Chènier" signed by him and dated in Naples, March 22nd, 1897. Size is 7.4 x 4.7 inches, minor stains, in excellent condition

Polish composer (1860-1941) and pianist who became a spokesman for Polish independence. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French, shown young, mounted on a photographer mat by Marceau (Los Angeles). Total size is 5 x 7.2 inches, minor stains, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in overall excellent condition.

Russian composer (1882-1971), pianist, and conductor; widely considered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. Nice black-and-white photograph mounted on cardboard and matted signed and inscribed to Cirilo Grassi Diaz (head of Teatro Colon).  Total size is 4.2 x 5.65 inches, minor loss of paper over the lower-left corner, minor scratches, in overall very good condition. Contrast in actual photograph is much better than in the scan.

German composer (1840-1897), and also pianist, one of the most important creators of the Romantic period and in the history of classical music. Autograph letter written in German (sold with translation) signed by him, addressed to his publisher Fritz Simrock about financial issues,  Each page is 4.5 x 5.7 inches, 4 pages, in excellent condition.

French composer (1838-1875), best known for his operas Carmen and Les Pecheurs de Perles in a career cut short by his early death. Autograph letter written in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, addressed to his librettist Louis Gallet mentioning his opera "Djamileh", no date but circa 1871.  Size is 5.3 x 8.2 inches, central fold, minor stains, 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. Nice sepia photograph signed by him with a long sentiment in Russian, dated in New York, 1923; ink-stamped with his name by agent Sol Jurok. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, minor stains on margins, pinholes over the top, minor loss of paper over the lower-right corner, otherwise in 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. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a long sentiment in Russian, dated in Los Angeles, 1935. Size is 8 x 10 inches, 2 small pinholes over the top, major crease over the lower-left corner affecting the sentiment, otherwise in overall very good condition.

Austrian composer (1825-1899), world-famous for his waltzes and operettas, a member of a large family of musicians, Strauss was known as "The Waltz King".  Printed portrait mounted on a photographer mat by J. Löwy (Vienna, 1897) boldly signed and inscribed with a long sentiment by the composer over the bottom. Total size is 6.3 x 8.3 inches, some wear on edges, mounting damage on verso, in overall very good condition.

American composer and pianist (1898-1937) whose compositions spanned popular, jazz, and classical genres. Printed portrait signed by him. Size is 3.4 x 5.75 inches, spotted stains, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1818-1893) whose best-known works are the operas "Roméo et Juliette" and "Faust", including a large amount of church music, songs, and other short pieces. Autograph notes written in French (sold untranslated) signed by the composer and addressed to his friend Elise. Different sizes and conditions, for more details please check the individual description. Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Austrian composer (1860-1903), particularly known for his songs (lieder). Autograph letter written in German signed by him as "Wölferl", addressed to his friend F. Eckstein, about personal matters. Size is 5.5 x 8.75 inches, 1 page, few minor cracks, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a German transcription plus a translation into English.

Austrian composer (1860-1903), particularly known for his songs (lieder). Autograph letter written in German on the back of a postcard signed by him and addressed to his friend F. Eckstein, about personal matters. Size is 5.4 x 3.3 inches, central fold, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a German transcription plus a translation into English.

Austrian composer (1860-1903), particularly known for his songs (lieder). Autograph letter written in German on the back of a postcard, addressed to his friend F. Eckstein, about personal matters mentioning he has a "pile of new songs". Size is 5.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a German transcription plus a translation into English

Austrian composer (1860-1903), particularly known for his songs (lieder). Autograph letter written in pencil in German signed by him, dated in Vienna, September 18, 1890, addressed to his friend F, Eckstein about daily business and mentioning the payment of a debt. Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, 1 page, central fold, minor crack, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a German transcription plus a translation into English.

Austrian composer (1860-1903), particularly known for his songs (lieder). Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated 1889, about his schedule. Size is 4.4 x 7 inches (each page), 2 handwritten pages, central fold, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a transcription plus a translation in English.

Hungarian-American actor and filmmaker (1912-1989); active between 1935-1987. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in the film "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest" (1946); ink-stamped on verso by Columbia Pictures photographer Joe Walters. Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1967), recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award; active since 1973. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in the film "Rambling Rose" (1991). Size is 7.8 x 10.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1908-1997) and military pilot, known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, his career spanned 80 films from 1935-1991. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.  

American film actress (1910-1999), active between 1925-1998. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown very young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born American actress (b.1936) and soprano. Beautiful black-and-white glamour photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1927-1999) who had a celebrated career on both stage and screen; active between 1951-1999. Nice color photograph signed by him, shown in the film "Patton" (1970). Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Star American actor (1907-1979), active for over 50 years and one of the most important Hollywood actors of his time. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in the film "True Grit" (1969). Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Original LP record sleeves of bands and musicians from the 1950s until the 1990s. Each one's size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches. For the condition of the sleeve please check the individual description. EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

American singer-songwriter (b.1944), guitarist, and harmonicist.LP record sleeve for his album "Do you Believe in Magic" (1965) with his band "The Lovin' Spoonful Band" signed by him to a fan in person. Size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches, minor wear, in overall very good condition.EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED).

American blues singer (1915-1983) and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene. LP record sleeve for his album "Muddy 'Mississippi' Waters Live" (1979) signed by him with a black felt tip at the bottom center, and also signed by many other artists including Francis Clay, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, Bob Margolin, Willie Joe "Pinetop" Perkins, James Cotton, Paul Archer, Jerry Portnoy, John Primer, David Maxwell, Carry Bell, Jimmy Rogers, and George "Mojo" Buford. Size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches, some wear on edges, in overall very good condition.EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED).

English singer (b.1941), regarded as one of the British invasion's most distinctive singers with his deep, powerful blues-rock voice.LP record sleeve for his album "The Greatest Hits of Eric Burdon and The Animals" signed by him with a white felt tip pen to a fan in person. Size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches, front in excellent condition, verso with some damage and mounting traces.EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED).

Scottish musician (b.1946), songwriter, and record producer, who developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelic rock and world music.LP record sleeve for his album "Wear your Love Like Heaven" (1967) signed by him to a fan in person. Size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches, in overall very good condition.EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED).

American singer (1933-2018) and musician; and American singer and multi-instrumentalist (1924-2005).LP record sleeve for the album "Makin' Music" (1979) signed by both artists to a fan in person, in 2003 and 2002 respectively. Size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches, minor wear, in overall very good condition.EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED).

American blues musician (b.1942), guitarist and pianist, whose real name is Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr.LP record sleeve for his first album "Taj Mahal" issued in 1968 signed by him to a fan in person. Size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches, minor wear, in overall very good condition.EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED).

American country musician (b.1933), whose albums made him one of the most recognized artists in country music.LP record sleeve for his album "Shotgun Willie" (1973) signed by him to a fan in person, dated 1999. Size is 12.25 x 12.5 inches, minor wear, in overall very good condition.EMPTY SLEEVE ONLY (NO LP RECORD OR BOOKLET INCLUDED).