Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1954), daughter of conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Violinist Alice Harnoncourt.  Signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Lithuanian soprano (b.1961) and Spanish baritone (b.1966), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Donizetti's La Favorite, at the Vienna Staatsoper in 2003. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian soprano (b. 1963), signed photograph, shown in role at the Teatro San Carlo, Naples. Stamped on verso by photographer Enzo Conte, Naples. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Georgian soprano (b. 1963), signed photograph, shown as Elvira in Verdi's Ernani. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano Anna De La Grange (1824-1905), who was the first Traviata in the US. Signed album page mounted onto a larger album page containing her signature, written in French and sold untranslated. Also included: an additional signature of Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa, a Scottish soprano (1836-1874), who enjoyed an outstanding international career, and was the cofounder of the Parepa-Rosa Opera company. Her signature and text are in English and she signed as "E. Parepa-Rosa".   Total size of the larger album page containing both of these mounted signed pages is 6.5 x 8.25 inches , some wear and paper loss at far edges of the larger page, but each of the attached pages are in excellent condition.

American soprano and film actress ‬(1882-1967),‭ ‬who was a superstar in her time. Signed album page, signed by her in 1932 underneath a quote of the subtitle of her autobiography.  Also included: an additional signature on this page is that of the French born child actor in silent films and later advertising agency executive and film and television director Philippe De Lacy (1917-1995), whose film career began with a visit to the set of Farrar's film The Riddle: Woman in  1921. His inscription with sentiment appears to be addressed to Farrar. Size is 6.5 x 8.25 inches, some wear on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Jean-Vital Jammes (known by the stage name Ismaël), was a French baritone (1827-1883) who starred in the world premiere productions of at least thirteen operas including Bizet's Les Pecheurs de Perles and Gounod's Mireille, as well as the revised French language version of Verdi's Macbeth at the Théâtre-Lyrique Impérial du Châtelet) in Paris in 1865.  Unsigned promotional article written in 1875 with an attractive etching of the artist in role on the front page, and containing a biography of him on all 4 pages, written in French and sold untranslated. Size of each page is 6.75 x 10.5 inches, small creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

Program for a 1939 concert performance of operatic arias, duets, trios, and quartets presented at the State Teachers College of West Chester, Pennsylvania, signed on the cover page by each of the four artists listed above.  4 page folded program including 2 program pages (see second scan). Size of each page is 5.5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

A stunning photograph of the famous ballerina signed by the famous photographer Max Waldman (1919-1981), and numbered 2/25.  Size is 15.75 x 19.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American jazz percussionist (1908-2002), and bandleader, active between 1927-2002. His autobiography "Hamp: an Autobiography" written together with James Haskins; signed and inscribed on the first title page with a short sentiment by Hampton.  Published by Warner Books, 1989, 1st Edition, 286 pages, illustrations, hardcovers, dust jacket.  Size is 6.2 x 9.25 inches, minor stains of the front end page, in very good condition.

American actor (1920-2000), active in films between 1937-1999. Gorgeous black-and-white lobby card signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, promoting the movie "Sylvester" (1985).  Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American stage, film, and TV actor (1902-1996), active between 1927-1987. Fantastic lobby card signed and inscribed by him, shown young in the 1935 film "Broadway Hostess".  Size is 9.75 x 8 inches, pinholes on corners, minor damage, in overall very good condition.

Swedish actress (1915-2002), writer, and composer, active in films between 1933-1998. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown young, dated in 1987.  Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1946-2002), active in films between 1972-2002. Gorgeous half-tone photograph (probably from a brochure) signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, adding also the city ("Vegas").  Size is 8 x 10 inches, minor markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American actor (1922-2011) and TV director, active between 1929-1990. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, minor mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1965) and model; active since 1966. Fantastic black-and-white modern print photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in a movie.  Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American radio and TV entertainer (1903-1983). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1943), active in films between 1955 and 2001. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by her with a black felt tip pen.  Size is 7.9 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1940), singer, and teen idol; active in films since 1951. Beautiful lobby card from the movie "Fireball 500" (1966) signed by him.  Size is 10.1 x 8 inches, small crack over the lower-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

American film and TV actor (1906-2007), active between 1931 and 1973. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young in a film. Size is 7.25 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American actress (1926-2014), active in films between 1944-1972. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American film and TV actor (1908-1998), and also a composer, screenwriter, and director. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American film actress (1919-2003), active between 1933-1998, also known as Georgette McKee. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8.1 x 9.9 inches, minor creases, otherwise in excellent condition.

American film actor (1922-1996), active between 1944-1988. Fine black-and-white promo photograph for the movie Bullwhip (1958) signed by the actor.  Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, minor rust toning over edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

 Famous series of films focused on a fictional British Secret Service agent known as 007, with more than a dozen films since its appearing. Color photograph celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Series, signed by 7 actors and actresses including George Lazenby, Caroline Munro, Lana Wood, Julian Glover, Martine Bestwicke, Shirley Eaton, plus one unidentified signature.  Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1893-1949), popular in silent and sound films, active between 1914-1947. Beautiful sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 4.8 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1903-1997), whose real name was Lillian Bohny, active in films between 1921-1932. Gorgeous black-and-white photographs signed by her, shown as herself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

British former Princess of Wales (1961-1997) and first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales (b.1948). Fantastic Christmas bifolio card with a greeting and a photograph signed by both.  Each page is 7.9 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1787-1872) whose career focused mostly on opera - he wrote 29 operas between 1816-47, some very successful in his time. Autograph letter signed, written in Paris dated in 1844. Two pages on a folded 4 page document, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, in very good condition. Rare!

French mezzo-soprano (1786-1850), whose real name was Marie-Julie Halligner and who performed her entire career under the stage name Mme. Boulanger. Appeared in the world premiere productions of the operas Le Maitre de Chapelle, L'Ambrassadrice, Le Domino Noir, and La Fille du Regiment.  Was also the grandmother of the famous French composer, conductor, organist and influential teacher, Nadia (Juliette) Boulanger.  Signed receipt payment on a 4.5 x 7 inch album page, written in French, sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature. Some creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Belgian violinist, composer, and conductor (1787-1869), who mostly performed in France, signed receipt payment dated in 1834. Written on one side of a 4.5 x 7.5 album page, written in French sold untranslated. Bold and clear handwriting and signature. Small creases on edges of the page outside of the area of the text, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare vintage item!

Austrian composer (1870-1954) of operettas, film scores, and songs. Signed album page, written in English, dated in Paris in 1950. Size is 5.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass-baritone (b.1975), German soprano (b. 1967), and Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (b.1965), triple signed photograph, shown in roles in Mozart's Clemenza di Tito. Photo by Schaffler and Friese photographers, Salzburg. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American - Canadian soprano (b. 1969), signed photograph, shown as Roxane in Franco Alfano's Cyarno de Bergerac. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American bass-baritone (b. 1970), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Promotional playbill for a 2006 concert by the celebrated Polish contralto Ewa Podles accompanied by the Moscow Chamber Orchestra conducted by Constantine Orbelian, signed by both artists.  Size is 5.75 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (b. 1956) and U.S-born Canadian soprano (b. 1963), double signed photograph shown as Ortrud and Elsa, respectively, in Wagner's Lohengrin at the Munich Opera in 1999. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano (b.1960), signed photograph, shown in role in Mozart's Lucio Silla. Size is 4.75 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

English composer (1902-1983) who composed music in several classical genres during his sixty-year career. His biography "Behind the Facade" authored by his daughter Susan Walton, signed by her on the full title page with a long sentiment, dated in New York, 1988.  Size is 6.3 x 9.5 inches, 255 pages plus extra pages including photographs.  Published by Oxford University Press, hard covers, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born American pianist (1891-1987) and also an educator. His autobiography "Khaki and Tails" signed twice by him on the back of the front end page, dated twice (1984 and 1977).  Book is apparently published in 1977, 118 pages, soft covers, size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer, teacher, writer and conductor (1900-1990), one of the most important composers from America in the 20th century. Book "Aaron Copland" a biography by Arthur Berger signed by the composer with a short sentiment, and the author (with a long sentiment) plus the editor on the front end page within different dates of 1953. Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1953, 1st edition, 120 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket.  Size is 5.75 x 8.6 inches, some wear and cracks on the dust jacket, some stain in the inner flap, rust stains on pages 36 and 37, otherwise in very good condition.

American actress and singer (1921-1995), active in films between 1934 and 1985. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

English comic (1890-1965) and American comic actor (1914-1957), better known for their double act "Laurel and Hardy". Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by both actors, shown in their characters; inscribed with a short sentiment by Laurel; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Stax.  Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, minor traces on verso, a bit of fading on the ink (still clearly visible), in overall very good condition.

Algerian-born French fashion designer (1936-2008). Rare and fantastic original black-and-white photograph signed by the star designer, shown designing a dress during his time as a designer for Christian Dior; ink-stamped on verso by Studio Maywald & Christian Dior.  Size is 7.1 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1911-1995) who won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1980; active in films and TV between 1935 and 1989. Amazing color playbill (probably a page from a magazine) signed by her with a bold blue ballpoint pen, shown young. Size is 8.25 x 12.1 inches, some folds, in very good condition.