Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Original ticket for a performance at The Metropolitan Opera House, New York, on February 16, 1894.  Size is 4.7 x 2.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1874-1949). Autograph music quote on a clip from an album page with 4 bars from an unknown piece signed by him with a short sentiment dated June 1932. Size is 4.5 x 6.1 inches, rust stains, in overall very good condition. Two unidentified signatures: one on the front, one on the verso.

American actress (b.1949), a figure in science fiction and popular culture; active since 1971. Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed by her, shown in the film "Gorillas in the Mist" (1988). Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1953), recipient of several accolades; active since 1976. Fine black-and-white promo photograph of the film "Making Mr. Right" (1987) signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 10.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a concert with works by Reger and Schumann in Vienna, 1950, with Fritz Busch conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Size is 5.75 x 8.2 inches, full program, in very good condition.

Program for the celebration of the 70th birthday of the composer with guest conductors Franz Lehar, Oskar Nedbal, H.M. Wallner, and others, in Vienna, on January 18, 1913. Size is 5.5 x 8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, some wear, otherwise in excellent condition.

Program for a concert of works by Reger, Weber, and Brahms performed by the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of the celebrated German conductor in Vienna, March 15, 1925. Size is 6 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Central page from a program for a performance of Lehar's operetta "Wiener Frauen" in Vienna, December 2 1902, conducted by the composer himself. Open size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, central page only, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of his opera "Palestrina" in Vienna on February 18, 1928, conducted by himself. Size is 5.75 x 7.8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of his opera "Der Evangelimann" in Vienna on January 17, 1927, conducted by him. Size is 5.75 x 7.8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of some of his works and other works by Cherubini and Reger in Vienna on November 10, 1963, conducted by Hindemith himself. Size is 5.6 x 7.7 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Program in German for a performance of Verdi's opera "Aida" during a Festival in Vienna between July 24 and August 10, 1924, featuring Maria Gay, Giovanni Zenatello, Tina Poli-Randaccio, and others, under the baton of the celebrated Italian composer P. Mascangi. Size is 9.6 x 13.4 inches, 6 pages plus soft covers, in very good condition.

American mezzo-soprano (b. 1962), signed photograph, shown as Azucena in Verdi's Il Trovatore. Size is 5 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.     

Italian soprano (1925-?), signed photograph, shown in role in  Ottorino Respighi's opera La Fiamma, inscribed and dated in 1955. Photo by Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Additional signature on verso on attached paper. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian soprano (1942-2011), signed photograph, shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Die Walkure. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (b. 1952), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1980. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (b. 1933), also performed under her birth name Ingeborg Felderer, Signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Armenian soprano (b. 1945?), signed photograph, shown as Liu in Puccini's Turandot.  Stamped on verso by photographer Bisazza, Verona. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Armenian soprano (b. 1945?), signed photograph, shown as Leonora in Verdi's Il Trovatore.  Stamped on verso by photographer Bisazza, Verona. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian soprano (b. 1937), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1919-1974), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Bellini's Norma. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano and violinist (1902-1988). Signed photograph, shown in role in Massenet's Manon,  inscribed. Photo by G. Nelidoff, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left and bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Swedish contralto (1908-?), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, dated in Berlin in 1943. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.   

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Ciravegna, Torino. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by photographer Ciravegna. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian soprano (1931-2014). Fine black-and-white photograph boldly signed by her in 1986, shown backstage with a fellow singer, in the title role of Bellini's Norma.  Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, evident crease over the upper-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Swedish soprano (b.1946), signed photograph, shown in role, stamped on verso by photographer Daniel Cande, Boulogne. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1888-?), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with short sentiment, dated in 1923. Bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front of photographer Hartsook. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born soprano and vocal teacher in the U.S. (1893-1961), mother of Snow White star  Adrianna Caselotti and Maria Callas coach Louise Caselotti. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some rust on front and verso and small tear on the right, otherwise in good condition. 

Itinerant ballet company based in Paris that performed between 1909 and 1929 throughout Europe and on tours to North and South America, founded by Sergei Diaghilev.  Program for performances of the famous ballet company at The Alhambra theater. London, in April-July 1919. Size is 7.4 x 9.8 inches, 16 pages plus soft covers, rust tone on the front cover, in overall very good condition.

Russian soprano (1890-1980). Album page signed by her with a long sentiment. Size is 7.25 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German-born British baritone (1850-19349, pianist, conductor, composer, and academic teacher. Autograph music quote on a calendar page with 2 bars from an unknown piece signed by him. Size is 4.9 x 6.75 inches, minor cracks, some loss of paper over the upper-right corner, in overall good condition.

Program for a recital of the star Italian tenor at the Academic Hall, Englewood, NJ, USA, in March 1962 signed by him on the front cover and also signed by the replacing pianist Diana Delmonte and baritone Anselmo Colzani on page 4.  Size is 6.8 x 9.9 inches, 4 pages, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1881-1931), a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes of S. Diaghilev. Program for a performance of the star Russian ballerina and her company at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London in September 1923. Size is 8.75 x 11.2 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Itinerant ballet company based in Paris that performed between 1909 and 1929 throughout Europe and on tours to North and South America, founded by Sergei Diaghilev. Booklet for the exhibition celebrating the Diaghilev's Ballet Russes in Edinburg, 1954, with many illustrations, and articles. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, 60 pages plus soft covers, in excellent condition.

Program for performances of The Saddler's Wells Ballet Company in London for the season 1947/48, featuring artists Frederick Ashton, Beryl Grey, Michael Somes, Pamela May, Harold Turner, Lorna Mossford, Gillian Lynne, Alexander Grant, and many others. Size is 9 x 11.7 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Itinerant ballet company based in Paris that performed between 1909 and 1929 throughout Europe and on tours to North and South America, founded by Sergei Diaghilev. Program for a performance of the company at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Paris, during May and June 1924.  Size is 8.4 x 10.7 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Fine collection of 8 programs for opera performances at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from the 1920s and 1930s, featuring very famous singers of the time such as Enrico Caruso, Lauritz Melchior, Frida Leider, Nanny Larsen-Todsen, Friedrich Schorr, Ezio Pinza, Conchita Supervia, Emmy Destinn, Mario Sammarco, Nelly Melba, Giovanni Zenatello, Antonio Scotti, Vanni Marcoux, Luisa Tetrazzini, and others. Sizes are 7.4 x 9.9 inches (5), and 9.75 x 12.25 inches (3), in different conditions, signs of wear, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian superstar tenor (1935-2007), one of the world's most famous vocal performers in history. Martin Mayer's book "Grandissimo Pavarotti" signed on the first title page by the star tenor, dated 1984. Edited by Doubleday & Co, New York, first edition. Size is 9.2 x 12.25 inches, 224 pages, in excellent condition. Two unidentified signatures are found  on the front and back of the frontend page.

American singer (1942-2021) widely known for his country, contemporary Christian, and pop hits of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. His CD Album "Our ReCollections" signed twice by him on the CD and the back of the front cover. Size is 5.5 x 4.9 inches, CD included (not tested), in very good condition.

Star German pianist (1895-1991); considered one of the chief exponents of the Germanic tradition during the 20th century and one of the greatest pianists of all time. Typed letter in German signed by him, dated 1959, to the young pianist Pierre Fournier (1937-, known under his stage as Jean Fonda), son of the cellist Pierre. Size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, letterhead, envelope included, in excellent condition.

French composer (1876-1943). Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated in Paris, May 15, 1913, to the Director of Teatro La Scala about musical affairs. Size is 7.7 x 10.5 inches, central fold, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

Italian-born conductor (1808-1884) and composer who achieved success in England. 3-bar autograph music quote from a setting of Psalm 30 signed by him with a short quote. Size is 4 x 2.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1905-1964), lyricist, and librettist. Autograph note in English signed by him, not dated [1943], addressed to the columnist Leonard Lyons, about personal matters. Size is 5.6 x 4.4 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a contemporary velox of a V-mail letter to Lyons dated Oct. 24, 1944, describing his efforts in the army during the war, mentioning William Wyler, Jimmy Cannon, and Ernie Pyle. Highly entertaining.

French conductor and composer (1862-1923). Autograph letter in French signed by him (dated ca. 1910) to the painter Alphonse Visconti about business. Size is 5.2 x 8.3 inches, 2 written pages, central fold, letterhead, in very good condition.

German opera conductor and composer (1871-1958), he was in charge of the (later) Berlin State Opera and other opera houses in Europe. Autograph letter in German signed by him to a certain gentleman, concerning his temporary leave as director of Berlin State Opera to conduct the German Opera House in Charlottenburg.  Size is 9.2 x 11.7 inche, folds, some stains, rust tone, in overall very good condition.