Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Austrian soprano (1849-1924), signed card, written in English with brief sentiment and quote. Size is 4.5 x 2.5 inches, with some paper loss at bottom left and slight tear at top right as well as mounting traces on verso, not affecting the text or signature, discount reflected in price. Otherwise in good condition.

Hungarian politician and civil engineer (1841-1914), autograph note signed, written in Budapest, dated in 1914. Written in Hungarian, sold untranslated. Size is 4.3 x 2.76 inches, some silvering on edges not affecting the text and signature. Otherwise in very good condition.

Polish-born French poet (1857-1908), autograph letter signed. 1 page with very attractive handwriting and signature. Written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, in very good condition.

English song composer (1812-1876). Signed album page, written in English, dated in London, 1850.  Size is 8.5 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

English theater manager and opera librettist (1796-1860), who wrote librettos for several of Michael Balfe's operas including The Bohemian Girl and The Maid of Artois. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, size is 4.25 x 7 inches, slight wear on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

English composer and conductor (1822-1896). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1879. Written in English. 2 pages on one sheet of paper, size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1858-1942), starred in the world premieres of Mascagni's L'Amico Fritz, as well as Massenet's La Navarraise and Sapho. Autograph note signed, 2 pages of a 4 page folded document, written in French, sold untranslated. Extremely bold and clear handwriting and signature. Size is 5.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French-American coloratura soprano (1898-1976), a Met star for nearly 30 years. 7 Signed album pages inscribed to her from various colleagues in the opera world including Pasquale Amato, Giovanni Zenatello, Richard Crooks, and Queena Mario, among others. Variously written in English, French and Italian, sold untranslated. Each album page is 4.75 x 7.75 inches with slight fading at corners but overall in extremely good condition.

French composer and very prolific songwriter (1856-1904).  Autograph note signed in Paris, dated in 1892. Written in French, sold untranslated. 1 album page. Size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1825-?). Autograph letter signed in Paris, dated in 1885. Written in French, sold untranslated. 2 pages of a 4 page folded document. Size of each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor (1840-1905), violinist, and composer, whose conducting career focused mostly on opera. Set of two autograph letters signed, dated in 1882. Written in French on letterhead of the Opera Comique, sold untranslated. First letter is 3 pages of text on a four-sided folded document, second letter has 1 page of text, also on a four-sided folded document. Total size unfolded is 10.5 x 5.25 inches, both are in excellent condition.

French soprano (1885-1967). Two autograph letters signed. 1 page each, written in English, both signed as "Claire Dux-Swift". The older of the two letters dated in 1929 is 5.5 x 8.25 inches on slightly faded paper with a small bullet hole in one line of the text but otherwise in good condition. Another letter dated in 1933 is inscribed to Leo Riemens, 5.75 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1840-1924), autograph note signed. Written in German, sold untranslated. Written on small postcard, 1 page, size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Stage Director of the Paris Opera Comique, autograph letter signed, dated in 1864. Written in French, sold untranslated. Written on first two pages of a 4 page folded document. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1919-1988), typed letter signed, written in Vienna on her own letterhead, dated in 1962. Written in English. Size is 8.25 x 11.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French-American coloratura soprano (1898-1976), a Metropolitan star for nearly 30 years. Autograph letter signed on her own letterhead, written in English on both sides of a large folded sheet (each side itself can be folded in half). Total size is 13 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

French Algerian soprano (1896-1972), autograph letter signed, dated in 1933. Written in French, sold untranslated. Written on both sides of two-sided stationary page. Size is 7.6 x 9.6 inches, with jagged edges but otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (b. 1925), typed letter signed, written in Vienna, dated in 1962. One folded page on her own letterhead, written in English. Size is 6 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: one unsigned publicity photo, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1935-1996), typed letter signed, written in Munich, dated in 1966. Written in German, sold untranslated. One large sheet typed on her own letterhead, size is 8 x 11.5 inches, 2 small bullet holes on left, otherwise in very good condition.

German tenor (1914-1974), typed letter signed, dated in 1972. Written in German, sold untranslated. One large page on letterhead of Stuttgart State Opera, size is 8 x 11.5 inches, with 2 small bullet holes on left, otherwise in very good condition.

German baritone (1916-2010), typed letter signed, dated in 1966. Written in German, sold untranslated. 1 page on his own letterhead, size is 8 x 11.75 inches, 2 bullet holes to left, otherwise in excellent condition. Also included: signed sheet of paper, 5.75 x 4 inches, with some tears on left not affecting the signature.

German soprano (1888-1976). 2 typed letters signed, both on her home letterhead in Santa Barbara, California. One is in German, dated in 1972, sold untranslated, Size is 5.75 x 7.5 inches with 2 bullet holes on left, otherwise in excellent condition. The second letter is typed in English, dated in 1966, sized 8.25 x 11 inches with 2 bullet holes and otherwise in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is one signed card with 2 bullet holes on the top. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1929-1998), autograph letter signed, written in Munich, dated in 1966. Written in German, sold untranslated. 3 pages, t written on 3 large sheets of paper with her letterhead at the top left of each page. Signature at bottom of page 2. Size is 8.25 x 11.5 inches with 2 bullet holes on left side and jagged edges on all 4 corners not affecting the text and signature. Otherwise in excellent condition.

German tenor (1916-1993), known for Wagnerian and other heroic tenor roles.  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

German tenor (1914-1991), one autograph letter signed, written in Munich, dated in 1968. Written on both sides of a two-sided sheet of paper, signed on verso. Size is 8.25 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition. Also included: one typed letter signed, written in Munich, dated in 1966. Typed on both sides of two sided sheet of paper, signature on verso. Size is 8.25 x 5.75 inches, contains 2 bullet holes and small rust stains on top right, not affecting the text or signature. Both items are written in German, sold untranslated.

French tenor and teacher (1787-1866). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1856, written in French (sold untranslated). Document consists of four folded pages, text is on the first three. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Slovakian soprano (1855-1920). Autograph letter signed, written in Berlin, dated in 1898. Written in German, sold untranslated. Four folded pages, text is on first and third pages. Size is 4.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French bass (1868-1933), who starred in the world premiere performances of Arrigo Boito's Nerone. Autograph letter signed, written in London, dated in 1906. Written in French, sold untranslated. Four folded pages, text is on first and third pages. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1844-1918) best known for Wagnerian roles, appearing as Brunnhilde in the first complete Ring Cycle in Bayreuth in 1876, and starring in the world premiere performances of Siegfried, Die Gotterdammerung and Parsifal, also at Bayreuth. Autograph letter signed, text on first three of four folded pages, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1846-1926). Autograph letter signed. Item consists of 4 folded pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Her name is embossed with an emblem seal on the first page in addition to the handwritten signature. Size is 4.3 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer and pianist (1895-1938), who migrated to the US and was a member of the famous Elshuco Trio. Giorni was also an accomplished piano concertist and educator. His career ended short when he committed suicide at age 43. Large size photo mounted on mat (11.5 x 15.75 inches total size), shown young, by the photographer W.C. Noetzel (who also signed, in pencil), inscribed and dated in 1915. Giorni adds 3 bars from his Fantasia op. 21.  ALSO INCLUDED is a short autograph music quote by this artist, with 3 bars from an Andante for String Quartet, plus a program for a memorial concert held after his death, in 1938. Music quote is 6.25 x 7 inches, program is 4 pages, 5.5 x 8 inches, all in excellent condition.

German soprano (1847-1927). Autograph letter signed, written in Berlin, dated in 1896. Item consists of 2 sets of 4 folded pages, text is on the first 5 of these 8 pages. Written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian baritone (1877-1953) who had a very long and successful career in Europe and America. Signed card, written in Florence, dated in 1948. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 4.25 x 2.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1878-1954), signed postcard, dated in 1923. Brief inscribed note with signature on verso. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French theatre director and impresario (1814-1885). Set of two autograph letters signed, both signed in Paris, one in 1868, the other undated. Each has one written page on a document of four folded pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Each letter is 5.25 x 8 inches, both are in excellent condition. 

German bass-baritone (1835-1900), created the role of Hans Sachs in the world premiere performance of Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger in Munich in 1868. Autograph note signed, dated in Wiesbaden in 1877. Written to Paul Lindau, noted German writer, journalist and theatre director (1839-1919). Written in German, sold untranslated. The manuscript size is 5.75 x 3.75 inches, in extremely good condition.  Also included is an unsigned CDV, shown as himself. Seal on verso of photographer Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. 

German bass (1932-1997) known for Wagnerian roles, frequent performer at the Bayreuth and Salzburg festivals.  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Italian soprano (1927-2001), known for soubrette and light coloratura roles.  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Scottish film, television and theater actress (1921-2007), nominated 6 times for an Oscar, active between 1940-1986. Signed photo postcard, shown young. Size is 4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1908-1997), one of the most famous stars in film history, winner of one Oscar in 1940. Signed photo, shown at an old age. Size is 4 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1900-1967), one of the most prominent stars of Hollywood and winner of two Oscars for best actor. Signed photo postcard, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor, singer and dancer (1897-1979), best known for his performance in 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz. Signed photo and typed letter signed, dated in 1937, both with a logo of the 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation. Photo is 5.5 x 7 inches and the letter is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, both in excellent condition.

American stage and film director, and writer (1908-1988), active between 1932-1987. Signed photo, shown next to actor Bob White. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

American film and television actress (1904-1977), one of the most prominent movie stars of her time, active form 1925 through 1972. Signed photo, shown young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

French singer and actor (1902-1967), signed promo photo, inscribed. Size is 6.8 x 8.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor and entertainer (1888-1972). Signed photo, shown playing with his dog, inscribed. Photo is mounted on hard cardboard, to a total size of 7 x 9.3 inches, in excellent condition.

English actress and guitarist (1926-2018), signed photo, inscribed, shown with her instrument. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. Beautiful item!

Chilean popular singer (1914-1997), signed promo photo postcard, dated in Vienna in 1953. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer, in excellent condition.