Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Austrian soprano (1900-1963), signed photograph, shown as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, additional signature with inscription on verso, dated in Berlin, 1948. Signature is on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1901-1962), signed postcard photograph, shown in role. Photo by Vajda M. Pal, Budapest. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1919-?), signed photograph, shown in role (possibly the Queen of the Night in Mozart's Die Zauberflote), dated in Hamburg in 1952. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1857-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, inscribed in Milan, dated in 1910. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. ,

German mezzo soprano (1902-1965), signed postcard photograph, shown as Azucena in Verdi's Il Trovatore. Bold handwriting and signature. Additional signature on verso, dated in 1942. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Swedish mezzo-soprano (1898-1993) who also sang dramatic soprano roles. Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Tosca. Photograph by K Strand. Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Croat soprano (1932-1991), signed photograph, shown in title role of Puccini's Turandot. Photo by Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, crease in middle of photo, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1875-1957), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Attractive vintage item!

American soprano, shown as the Queen of the Night in Mozart's Die Zauberflote, inscribed and dated in 1944. Bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front of photography studio Bruno of Hollywood and New York City. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition.

Ukrainian mezzo (1934-2003), signed photograph, shown in role. Photo by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer and singer (1875-1929). 4-bar autograph music quote from his song "O Du süasse Weana Musi" on cardboard signed by him, dated in Viena, May 5, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1864-1945), and organist. 2-bar autograph music quote from some sacred music on cardboard signed by him and dated June 16, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1861-1919), noted for his role in bringing Western music to Japan during the late 19th century. Rare 5-bar autograph music quote on cardboard from a Doppelfuge for piano signed by him and dated April 25, 1915. Size is 4.5 x 3.3 inches, in excllent condition.

Austrian musicologist (1886-1960), who worked on behalf of the International Bruckner Society to the complete edition of Anton Bruckner’s symphonies and Masses. Autograph note in German signed by him, dated 1924, informing the schedule of the Music Department and the best time to request orientation. Size is 2.8 x 1.8 inches, no translation included, printed letterhead of the National Library, folds, in very good condition.

British pianist (1819-1901), court pianist to the queen of Hanover, and muse of Robert Schumann. Rare autograph letter in German signed by her, no year indicated, addressing a gentleman asking to get him a good messenger to send around with a "subscription list" for a concert she will give a few days later.  Size is 7.7 x 8.5 inches, 1 written page, no translation included, missing piece of paper at the top, creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

Danish-born composer (1883-1946) who worked primarily in Germany and Austria. 4-bar autograph music quote from one of his works on cardboard signed by him and dated 1923. Size is 4.7 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French pianist (1889-1988), lecturer, writer, and teacher. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him on the verso to cellist Vincenzo di Donato (1887-1967) plus a short list of guests, dated in Rome, February 22, 1932, during a gala dinner. Size is 9.3 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1882-1955), organist, and opera director. Autograph letter in French signed by him, no date mentioned, addressed to one of his pupils about rehearsals and appointments.  Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), translation not included, folds, in overall excellent condition.

French composer (1844-1908). Autograph letter in Frenc signed by him, no date indicated, addressed to librettist Francois Oswald sharing his thoughts about some of his own works. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), no translation included, central fold, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

Scottish pianist (1861-1939), and composer, pupil of Theodor Leschetizky. 3-bar autograph music quote on cardboard from his "Flüchtiger Gedanke" Op. 27 #1 for piano signed by him and dated in Vienna, April 30, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian composer (1816-1882) and conductor. Autograph letter in French, dated in Liege, May 12, 1859, addressed to the violinist and composer Amédée Dubois (1818-1865) thanking him for his participation in the public performance of some of his works.  Size is 5.2 x 8.2 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and verso), translation not included, embossed letterhead over the top-left, folds, in very good condition.

French conductor (1819-1887), pianist, and teacher. Set of four autograph letters in French signed by the conductor between 1877 and 1881, concerning music and theatre matters. Different sizes and lengths, translations not included, folds, rust stains, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his card with some lines signed by the conductor, plus a newspaper clip (not shown) about Pasdelopu by Adolphe Jullien issued in 1887 in "L'Independence Musicale et Dramatique" Magazine.

Portuguese composer (1874-?). Autograph letter in Portuguese signed by him, dated October 14, 1922, mentioning some of his accomplishments and accolades as a composer and some of his works.  Size  Size is 8.4 x 10.6 inches, 1 page, translation not included, central fold, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a portrait of the composer signed and inscribed by him, dated in Lisbon, 1922. Photo by Lazarus, Lisbon. Size is 5.9 x 8.9 inches, some rust stains, in overall excellent condition.

Spanish composer (1865-1945) and pianist. Autograph letter in Spanish signed by him, dated Santesteban (Navarra), September 1, 1911, forwarding his portrait and some of his music to a fan upon request. Size is 5.1 x 7.9 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, no translation included, some rust stains, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Belgian composer (1835-1911) and basoonist. 4-bar autograph music quote from his "Villanelle Rythmique" signed by him and dated in February 1882. Size is 8.2 x 5.3 inches, printed letterhead, in very good condition.

Belgian composer (1835-1911) and basoonist. Autograph letter in French signed by the composer, dated in Liege, October 7, 1892, to a colleague and friend about the final destination of some figurines and miniatures. Size is 5.2 x 8.2 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), translation not included, overall rust tone, printed letterhead over the top-left, in very good condition.

Belgian composer (1835-1911) and basoonist. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated in Liege, December 13, 1875, forwarding to a gentleman a second volume of his works for piano and voice. Size is 5.2 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, translation not included, central fold, printed letterhead over the top-left, in overall very good condition.

French virtuoso pianist (1818-1862), composer, and teacher. Autograph letter in French signed by him, no year mentioned, addressing a gentleman about selling his royalties and property rights of some of his works in Italy for an amount of money.  Size is 5.2 x 8 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), translation not included, some rust stains, in very good condition.

German composer (1821-1902) and conductor. Autograph letter signed by him, dated December 16, 1862, concerning music events in the city of Genthin. Size is 5.5 x 8.8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, embossed letterhead over the top-right, in overall very good condition.

Irish composer (1806-1893) and pianist. Set of five autograph letters in French signed by him in different years, about personal and professional issues. Different sizes and lenghts, sold untranslated, all in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French pianist (1839-1934) famed as one of the first-ever recording artists. Set of two autograph letters on cards signed by him dated in 1885 and 1928; the first about the birth of his son Georges and the composition of a quintet on the ocassion; and the second, addressed to the writer Irving Schwerke about an appointment. Sizes are 5.1 x 4 inches and 5.8 x 4 inches respectively, sold untranslated, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1820-1882), pupil of Pierre Zimmermann and Charles-Valentin Alkan. Autograph note in French signed by him, no date indicated, addressed to a certain Monsieur Désarbres requesting extra beds or a new room in a hotel. Size is 4.9 x 7.2 inches, 1 page, translation not included, in excellent condition.

Austrian violinist (1850-1925) and composer, who founded and led a successful salon orchestra in the tradition of the Strauss orchestra. 7-bar autograph music quote from the composer's aria "Du nur allein" Op.122, signed by him, dated in Vienna, May 4, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, some dirt, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph note signed, dated 1916, to a theater director concerning a waltz. 

French composer, oboist (1858-1929) and music teacher whose Studies for Oboe are considered among the best to master the instrument. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated London, March 10, 1859, addressing a fan, sending him a music quote a some verses of his own.  Size is 5.2 x 8.2 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), sold untranslated, with letterhead, folds, in very good condition.  

Austrian conductor (1888-1981) and composer. Autograph note on a card signed by him, with no date indicated, stating that he has been working as a conductor for years and he is not involved anymore in composing.  Size is 4.7 x 3.4 inches, in overall very good condition.

Austrian composer (1858-1936) and Choir director. 5-bar autograph music quote from one of his works for tenor and baritone on cardboard signed by him, dated in Vienna, May 5, 1915. Size is 4.4 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (b. 1931), signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish mezzo-soprano, celebrated in both operatic and recital repertoire, and pianist and composer (1928-2013) who were married to each other from 1957 to 1977.  Double signed photograph, shown in recital. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1908-2003), signed half-tone photograph, shown in the title role of Massenet's Manon, inscribed and dated in 1937. Bold signature. Stamped on verso by Office Artistique photographers, Paris. Size is 7 x 9 inches, small creases on corners but otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian prima ballerina and choreographer (b.1940) and Russian ballet dancer particularly associated with the Kirov Ballet in the 1960s–70s.  Double signed photograph, shown in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian ballerina (1923-2006), associated with the New York City Ballet.. Fine black-and-white photograph, shown possibly in performance signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1966. Also signed on front by New York City Ballet's official house photographer Martha Swope (last name only). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

French Prima Ballerina (1924-2004), choreographer, actress, painter and writer. Signed postcard photograph, shown in Johann Strauss's operetta Die Fledermaus, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French music hall performer, actress, singer, and dancer (1890-1926) who committed suicide at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. Signed photograph, shown in role, bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Ballet dancer and later head of the Ballet School at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts (MCPA) in Halifax, Canada. Trained in the Russian School of Classical Ballet, he had an extensive career as a dancer, including with the Carl Roza opera company as well as a period in London with the Ballet of the Royal Opera Company and then with Sadler’s-Wells Company.  Signed photograph, shown most likely in role, signed as "David" in 1929. Blind stamped on front by photographer S. Georges. Size is 3.5 x 5.35 inches, small crease on top right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

British dancer, director and choreographer (b.1948), who was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. Signed photograph, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

British ballerina (1960-2015) and principal dancer of the Royal Ballet. Signed photograph, shown in performance. Size is 7.6 x 9.75 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Leslie E. Spatt, in excellent condition.

Nice collection of 90+ playbills, brochures, and programs promoting concerts of male singers including Everett Anderson, Emanuel List, Alessandro Bonci, Nino Carboni, Louis Sudler, Charles Stratton, Jerry Landers, Dale Moore, Walter Eyer, Bruce Benjamin, Miroslav Cangalovic, and many others. Average size is 6.5 x 10.75 inches approx., mostly 1-page, in very good condition.

Beautiful collection of 10 playbills announcing opera performances and plays at the Academy of Music, New York, during the 1860s. Sizes range between 4 x 9 inches and 4.5 x 12 inches, in very good condition.