Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Fine set of 4 programs for performances of the operas belonging to Wagner's tetralogy "Der Ring des Nibelungen" signed by different artists, at The Metropolitan Opera House, New York, on March 29, April 12, 19, & 26, 1997, as follows: Das Rheingold (March 29) signed by Ekkehard Wlaschiha, Hanna Schwarz, James Morris, Rene Pape, Hei-Kyung Hong, Mark Baker, Alan Held, Graham Clark.Die Walküre (April 12) signed by Hildegard Behrens, Deborah Voigt, Hanna Schwarz, John Macurdy, James Morris.Siegfried (April 19) signed by Wolfgang Schmidt, Graham Clark, Hildegard Behrens, James Morris.Der Götterdämmerung (April 26) signed by Hildegard Behrens, Wolfgang Schmidt, Matti Salminen, Alan Held, Hanna Schwarz. Each one's size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in overall excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Fine set of 4 program clips for a complete performance of Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen" at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London on April 25 (Das Rheingold), 26 (Die Walküre), 28 (Siegfried), 30 (Der Götterdämmerung), 1910. Each one's size is 3.6 x 3.5 inches approximately, in very good condition or better. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY

German tenor (1888-1964), signed postcard photograph, shown as Walter Stolzing in Wagner's Die Meistersinger. Blind stamped by photographer Messner, Vienna. Size is 3 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for the performance of the four operas composing Richard Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen" at the Marseille Opera (France) on February 13, 15, 18, and 20, 1936. Size is 8.5 x 10.9 inches, full program for all four operas with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde" in Italian starring Giuseppe Borgatti as Tristan at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on June 13, 1908 -few days after the Inauguration of the Theater. Size is 5.6 x 10.3 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Set of 2 programs for the performance of Wagner's operas "Das Rheingold" and "Der Götterdämmerung" at the Bolshoi Theater in 1912, in Russian. Size is 8.6 x 11.5 inches each, full programs with all pages and covers, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a series of copies of the cast page with the translation of the singers' names. Rare!

Program for the 1929 edition of the Wagner Festival at Theatre des Champs Elysees for the performance of the four operas composing Der Ring des Nibelungen with articles and many illustrations. Size is 9.3 x 12.8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, few cracks, signs of wear on the front cover, inside in excellent condition.

Argentine composer (1895-1968) and conductor, who enjoyed a successful international career. Fine sepia photograph mounted on a mat, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated August 1, 1930. Total size is 5.1 x 6.8 inches, rust tone over the mat, some damage on verso, in overall good condition.

Cuban-born Spanish composer (1879-1949), who studied in Paris under Moritz Moszkowski. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) to Canadian singer Eva Gauthier about personal matters, no date (postal markings indicate Paris, April 16, 1928). Size is 5.1 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an album page signed by him with a short sentiment, and other signature clips attached; signed on verso by pianist Jan Smeterlin.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed by Arditi for Mrs. Patti, signed by the soprano and his husband (Nicolini) on the front cover, and by the composer on the back of the cover, dated during a tour in Mexico, January 12, 1887, adding a short 5-bar music quote with lyrics. Size is 10 x 13.9 inches, 4 pages (including covers), folds, minor rust stains, some tape repairs on the front, in overall very good condition.

Italian composer (1797-1848), best known for his almost 70 operas; along with Rossini and Bellini, he was a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. Autograph letter in French signed by him, no date, about the rehearsals for "Les Martires" -the French version of his opera "Poliuto". Size is 5 x 7,7 inches, 1 page, some rust tone, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage print with his image as a young man. Size is 6.25 x 10.25 inches, minor rust stains over the borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1901-1994), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1901-1994), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Pfitzner's Palestrina, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Vienna in 1977. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian tenor (1907-1975), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in Vienna in 1940. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1905-1956).  Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in Vienna in 1940. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, , in excellent condition.

Scandinavian Baritone (1888-1965), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1927. Blind stamped on front by photographer M.S. Chein, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone, signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Die Fliegende Hollander, dated in 1939. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (c.1900-?), wife of famous Austrian bass Josef Von Manowarda, her full name was Cornelia Pirchoff- Manowarda. Signed postcard photograph shown as herself, signed as "Nelly Manowarda", dated in 1932. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1863-1935). 4-bar autograph music quote from his "Fantaisie de Concert for Violon" signed and inscribed by him, dated in Paris, March 1895. Size is 6.9 x 4.8 inches, rust stains over all four borders, in very good condition.

Polish virtuoso violinist (1835-1880), one of the greatest violin composers of the 2nd. half of the 19th century.  4-bar autograph music quote from his piece for violin "Legende" signed by him and dated in Albany, 1873. Size is 5.25 x 3.4 inches, loss of paper over the two upper corners, central fold, in overall very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1900-1988) who sang widely in Italy. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1946, shown in "Conchita" by Riccardo Zandonai; photo by Camuzzi. Size is 6.4 x 9.2 inches, in very good condition.

French singer (1915-1963), widely regarded as France's greatest popular singer and one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century. Fine black-and-white promo photograph by Columbia Records signed and inscribed by Piaf with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

Georgian-born American choreographer (1904-1983), one of the most influential figures, co-founder of the New York City Ballet, and was its artistic director for over 35 years. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7 x 10 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

German mezzo-soprano (b.1956) and American tenor (b.1956). Beautiful color photograph signed by both artists, shown in Bizet's opera "Carmen" in Dresden, 2005. Size is 6.9 x 4.9 inches, in very good condition.

Program page for the first American performance of Walton's opera "Troilus and Cressida" at San Francisco Opera on October 7, 1955, signed by the composer himself and some other performers such as Dorothy Kirsten, Richard Lewis, Robert Weede, and conductor Erich Leinsdorf. Size is 5.75 x 8.7 inches, cast page only, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a black-and-white photograph signed by Dorothy Kirsten in this production, shown next to Richard Lewis. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

A fine collection of 160 unsigned photo postcards from many different periods depicting various ballet dancers in performance. Sizes range between 3.3 x 5.3 and 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Polish-born Russian ballerina (1872-1971). Beautiful of 16 unsigned modern photo postcards with her image (probably from the late 1970s - early 1980s). Each one's size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  Original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

A fine collection of 74 unsigned photo postcards of German opera singers from the period 1900-1940, shown mostly in portraits in role or as themselves. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches each on average, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

A fine set of 78 unsigned photo postcards from the Munich Opera between 1918 and 1944 depicting many famous opera singers in performance or just shown in role or as themselves. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches each on average, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Original French medieval document in paper, continental cursive script, mid-17th century, V-shaped diplomatic document (typical of the period) with extension for wax seal (now lost), and written by a single hand. The joint between the two parts is broken. Size is 13 x 5.25 inches (section A) and 11.5 x 2.9 inches.This document, drawn up in June 1644, contains an agreement between two lords of the region of Artois (northern France), Jean du Mont-Saint-Eloy and the Lord of Liévin, in which consensus is established regarding their hierarchies, territories, and self-defense strategies.

Original French medieval document in vellum written on the hair side and with ink commonly used in continental Europe in Bastard Gothic font (a typical 15th-century style in French territory). Open size is 11.3 x 9 inches, sold as it is.Original notarial record signed by Jehan Boengut, manorial official of Parthenay, certifying a land transfer between two settlers in September 1438.

Original French medieval document in Vellum written on the hair side and with ink commonly used continental Europe, in Bastard Gothic font (a typical 15th century style in French territory). Size is 16.5 x 8.75 inches (open size). Hand-written note in pencil on the reverse, probably from the early 20th century indicates the names Payen and Cleret.This document is a notarial act describing the organization and boundaries between Saint-Maixent and Chauray, drawn up in September 1470 at the request of Jean Cléré (or Claret), Lord of Puymans (neighboring Saint-Maixent), for Pierre Payen, Lord of Chauray.

Large-sized program for a performance of Wagner's last opera "Parsifal" at the Bayreuth Festspiele in 1884, featuring Amalia Materna, and Hermann Winkelmann (the original Parsifal) with many illustrations and information in German. Size is 11.5 x 15.8 inches, 60 pages plus covers, some stains and wear on the cover, inside in excellent condition.

Star Ukrainian violinist (1891-1967), one of the greatest violin players of the early 20th century. Fine black-and-white photo postcard of the star violinist by photographer Louis Blumenthal (Berlin), shown in performing pose, with a list of compositions for a concert on verso. Size is 3 x 4.7 inches, silvering around borders, in very good condition.