Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Brazilian pianist (1944-2021) regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown studying at his piano. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-German conductor (b.1939). Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (b.1939) and opera administrator. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 9.7 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (b.1959), currently chief conductor of the Staaskapelle Dresden. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 9.7 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (b.1959), currently chief conductor of the Staaskapelle Dresden. Nice black-and-white promo photograph by Deutsche Grammophon signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (b.1947), writer and conductor. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown after a performance. Size is 9.7 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (b.1947) and conductor whose music is rooted in minimalism, particularly noted for his operas. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (b.1944), an expert in minimalist music. Nice black-and-white studio photograph signed by him. Size is  7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch conductor and violinist (b.1960). Beautiful black-and-white studio photograph signed by him, shown posing with his baton. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar Russian ballet dancer (1938-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century; and British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Complete program for a performance of the two stars to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first American tour of The Royal Ballet in 1969, signed by the two stars, Merle Park, Anthony Dowell, and 20+ by other dancers of the company. Size is 9 x 12 inches, 68 pages, soft covers, some wear on the cover, in overall good condition.

Star German soprano (1848-1929), one of the greatest singers of the late 19th century; famous interpreter of Wagnerian roles and participated in the first run of Wagner's complete Der Ring des Nibelungen in 1876. Gorgeous autograph collection of autographs composed by 3 signed notes on postcards, 1 unsigned postcard with her image, 10 autograph letters signed by her and 11 handwritten original envelopes. Different sizes, lengths, and conditions. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French artists' model and courtesan (1799-1878) and the second wife of the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. Interesting set of 5 autograph letters in French signed by her. Different sizes, lengths, in very good condition or better. Translations and biographical articles are ALSO INCLUDED.

American musician (1831-1908) best known as the composer of some popular Christmas carols. Short autograph note signed by him on a postcard with his photo, in 1901. Size is 5.3 x 3.3 inches, in very good condition. Very rare!

Italian baritone (1831-1918) of the first magnitude, regarded internationally as one of the greatest male opera singers of the 19th century. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him in 1885, addressed to his friend the Italian conductor Edoardo Mascheroni. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, 1 written page, in very good condition.

Egyptian archaeologist (b.1947) and former Minister of Antiquities Affairs in his country. His DVD The Man with the Hat signed by him on the front cover. Size is 5.25 x 7.3 inches, in excellent condition. DVD not tested for sound or image.

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1969. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, very slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Aida, dated in 1969. Stamped on verso by photographer Allota, Palermo. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small creases and bends, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian bass (1904-?), Signed postcard photograph, shown as the Comte Des Grieux in Massenet's Manon. Photo by Ancilotti and Martinotti photographers, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small creases and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano, signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Turandot, inscribed and dated in 1947. Photo by Mario Crimella photographers, Milan. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Chilean tenor, signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in Naples in 1932. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches,  with small creases and bends, otherwise in excellent condition.

American composer (1928-2014) known for his musical theatre compositions, in special his musical Man of La Mancha. 3-bar autograph music quote from his most famous work Man of La Mancha signed and inscribed by him in 1977. Size is 7.9 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Highly popular English band, active between 1960 and 1970, they are regarded as the most influential modern music band of all time.  Beautiful brochure with bio, photos, and articles, issued in 1963 and genuinely signed on the cover by all four members of the band. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in very good condition. (Signatures appearing in the color photo in central pages of the brochure are printed).

Italian baritone (1856-1928) referred to as the King of Baritones, who debuted in 1878 in Donizetti's "La Favorita" and became a celebrity in the mid-1880s and 1890s. Gorgeous collection of 7 autograph letters signed by him (six of them with a short summary of content included). Different sizes and lengths, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German-born American conductor (1862-1950) and composer, is best remembered today as the long-time director of the New York Symphony Orchestra. Fine collection of 4 autograph letters signed by him, 1 handwritten envelope, plus 4 typed letters signed by him. Various sizes and lengths, in very good or better condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian superstar tenor (1935-2007), one of the world´s most famous vocal performers in history. New Year's Greeting Card with a typed message signed by him. Size is 5.25 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French novelist and playwright (1802-1870) whose works have been translated into many language and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Autograph poem L'Ange de Poesie signed by him. Size is 5.25 x 7.9 inches, 1 page, spotted rust, folds, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed note explaining the poem.

American composer (1892-1972), arranger, pianist, and instrumentalist best known for his orchestral work Grand Canyon Suite (1931). Autograph letter written in English and signed by him in 1942, about personal matters. Size is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, 1 page (with letterhead), storage holes, folds, in very good condition.

Russian composer, pianist, and conductor (1873-1943), one of the greatest composers and pianists of his time. Autograph letter addressed to a certain Mrs. Auer,no date, signed by Rachmaninoff, Betty & Josef Hofmann, Florence & Jascha Heifetz, Mary Bok, Effie Ochs, and Alma & Efrem Zimbalist. Size is 8.4 x 9.6 inches, 1 page, crack at the center, tape-produced rust stains, in overall good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a regular handwritten page with the names of the signers.

French composer (1823-1892), whose most celebrated piece is the Symphonie Espagnole.  Autograph note in French signed by him (sold untranslated). Size is 3.75 x 6.1 inches, 2 written pages in 1 folded folio, in very good condition.

Italian composer (1822-1903), violinist and conductor. Autograph note written by the composer (though not signed) about an engagement, no date. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a cartoon of him, shown conducting. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition.

English novelist (1907-1989), biographer, and playwright. Typed page with the famous opening paragraphs of her Gothic novel Rebecca (1938) signed by her at the bottom. Size is 8.5 x 11.6 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century.  Interesting set of 4 autograph letters about the life and death of the great singer, as follows:1. By Franoue, F. (Malibran's sister-in-law) dated September 1836; 2 pages long.2. Dal Pozzo, F. 3-page autograph letter reporting on Malibran's injury on accident, no date.3. Chessman, L. B. Autograph letter dated 1824 addressed to De Beriot (Malibran's husband) about Maria's annulment of previous marriage, freeing her to marry De Beriot.4. Unknown author. 2-page autograph note signed -a contemporary biographical account of Malibran's. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian-born composer (1760-1842), French composer (1775-1834), French composer (1763-1817). Original document written in French, no date, signed by the three composers, about legal issues. Size is 7 x 9.9 inches, 1 page, spotted rust stains, in overall very good condition. Translation is included.

Austrian composer and conductor (1897-1957) and a child prodigy who became one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. Beautiful 1-bar autograph music quote from Violanta on a card signed by him in Vienna, 1926, mounted on a card with a half-tone photo of him. Total size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian composer (1824-1896) and organist best known for his symphonies and sacred music, which includes masses, motets, and a Te Deum. Beautiful autograph note in German on his visiting card written and signed by him in 1892, addressed to his friend the Austrian writer Aurelius Polzer, where he writes: "accept... my great admiration and warmest greetings"; in excellent 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. Fine autograph note in German on his visiting card (not signed) addressed to Emma Pollack (his wife's cousin) where he writes "Enclosed is the aforementioned little something which I would ask you to allow me to put to your feet". Size is 4 x 2.5 inches, in very good condition.

Beautiful collection of 5 original first day cover commemorative issues (envelopes) and 1 postcard signed by famous conductors Karl Böhm, Leonard Bernstein (2), Lorin Maazel, and Seiji Ozawa. Each one's size is 6.4 x 3.7 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Beautiful collection of 5 original first day cover commemorative issues (envelopes) and 1 postcard signed by pianists Alfred Brendel (postcard), Alicia de Larrocha, André Watts, Lazar Berman, Rudolf Serkin, and Van Cliburn. Each one's size is 6.4 x 3.7 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Beautiful collection of 11 original first day cover commemorative issues (envelopes) signed by American composers Aaron Copland (2), Elliott Carter, Ira Gershwin (2), Irving Berlin, John Cage, Morton Gould, Richard Rodgers, Virgil Thomson, Samuel Barber, and Italian-born Gian Carlo Menotti. Each one's size is 6.4 x 3.7 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Beautiful collection of 5 original commemorative issues (envelopes) signed by artists Danny Kaye, Desi Arnaz, Dorothy Lamour, Mitch Miller, and Myrna Loy. Each one's size is 6.4 x 3.7 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American soprano (b. 1942), signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches,  in very good condition.

American soprano (1934-2015), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Tosca, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Max Erlanger De Rosen, Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English soprano (b. 1947), signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown as Tatiana in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer De Rota, Trieste. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition. 

French soprano (b. 1936), signed postcard photograph, shown as Amelia in Verdi's Ballo in Maschera. Photograph by Franz Joseph Rudel, Hamburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.