Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

French Algerian soprano (1899-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as Charlotte in Massenet's Werther, dated in 1923. Photo by Walery, London and Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone (1909-1977), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German bass (1883-1949), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Flotow's Martha. Photo by Hugh Erfurth, Dresden. Size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.   

Beautiful collection of 15 unsigned playbills for opera, concert, and ballet performances at Teatro La Scala in the 1970s featuring very important artists, both singers, soloists, and conductors, including Karl Böhm, Eda Moser, Luigi Alva, Rudolf Buchbinder, Margaret Price, Maurizio Pollini, Claudio Abbado, Enrico de Mori, Vladimir Vasiliev, Carla Fracci, Bruno Canino, Severino Gazzelloni, Andras Schiff, Thomas Schippers, Grace Bumbry, Montserrat Caballé, Pedro Lavirgen, Georges Pretre, and others Size is 11 x 14.8 inches each, in very good condition or better. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Nice set of three printed scores for works by Tomislav Zografsky (1934-2000), Risto Avramovski (1943-2007), and Ljubica Maric (1909-2003), signed by them. Each one's size is 9.5 x 13.5 inches on average, complete, in very good condition.

American stage and silent film star (1883-1946), well known for creating the character of Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie. Nice sepia photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5.6 x 8.2 inches, missing upper-right corner, in very good condition.

British military officer and writer (1757-1819). Autograph letter signed by him, dated in 1809 (according to pencil markings). Size is 7.3 x 9.1 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Scottish officer and politician (1739-1794) who fought in the American and French revolution wars. Autograph letter signed by him, dated 1794. Size is 7.4 x 8.9 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

British military (1758-1834), first lord of Admiral during the French revolutionary wars. Autograph letter signed by him, dated 1796. Size is 7.25 x 9.3 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a newspaper clip from 1992 about the decease of one of his descendants, father of Princes Diane of Wales.

British Army officer (1740-1819) who became Lieutenant-Governor of Portsmouth. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in Lisbon, 1799. Size is 7.25 x 9.4 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

British Tory Party politician (1759-1818) and member of the Parliament.  Autograph letter signed by him, dated 1801. Size is  7.25 x 9.2 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

British officer of the Marines (1762-1836), astronomer, engineer, and colonial administrator. Autograph letter signed by him dated November 25, 1823. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

British politician (1772-1863) and three times chancellor of Great Britain. Autograph letter signed by him in 1845. Size is 7.9 x 9.6 inches, 1 page, some clips attached, in very good condition.  

British politician, poet, and First Earl of Halifax (1661-1715). Vintage genuine document (Debentur Payment) signed by him (date added later). Size is 9.4 x 4.6 inches, in very good condition.

English actor (1909-1984), who was a star both in the United Kingdom and Hollywood; active between 1931-1984. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1979. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1905-1994) of film, stage, radio, and television, who achieved prominence on Broadway as well. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young probably in character in one of his films. Size is 5 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress and singer (1912-2004); active between 1936 and 1955. Nice sepia photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1926-1971), who built her career by starring in Paramount Pictures films and various TV series during the 1940s and 1950s; active 1939-1971. Gorgeous sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young probably in character in one of her films. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American film and stage actress (1917-1983) and TV interviewer who raised to prominence in the 1940s and 1950s; active between 1941 and 1961. Nice sepia photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1919-1948) who was very famous in the 1940s; active between 1934 and 1948. Gorgeous sepia photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown probably in one of her films. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1921-1993), pin-up girl, and singer, who appeared in several major Hollywood films in the 1940s and had a notable career in Broadway in the 1970s.  Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her on verso with a short sentiment (signature and sentiment on the front are facsimiles). Size is 4.9 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian actress (1858-1924), regarded as one of the greatest actresses of all times. Autograph letter in French (translation included) signed by her in pencil, no date; about personal matters. Size is 4.9 x 7.9 inches, 2 written pages in 1 folio, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is the original envelop plus an unsigned 5 x 8 inches photograph of her.

Austrian neurologist (1856-1939) and the founder of psychoanalysis. Autograph letter in German (translation included) signed by him in Semmering, Austria, 1926, addressed to his medical doctor thanking for his health. Size is 8.8 x 5.7 inches, 1 page, minor creases, mat burns, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black-and-white photograph of him. Size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1916-2020), producer, and director, appearing in more than 80 films during his career, active between 1946 and 2008. A wonderful collection of 9 of his books (he wrote 12), each signed by him and inscribed to a friend. All in good used condition, one is actually an advance copy. Also included is a photograph signed by him and inscribed to a friend called Manny, an unsigned book ("Life Could be Verse", which has a printed signature on the cover), see pictures, and an invitation card to the celebration of his 50th anniversary of marriage to his second wife, Anne Buydens, with a short signed note to his friend (not shown). Sold as a collection only, not sold separately.

Large original etching of a rehearsal of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Felix Weingartner, 1926. Location: Musikvereinssaal, Vienna. A beautiful vintage print created by Austrian engraver and photographer Ferdinand Schmutzer (1870-1928). SIGNED IN PENCIL BY THE ARTIST. Also included are pages with information about the identities of each of the 51 musicians depicted. A number of texts have been written regarding this exceptional print, notably “Der Musiker Portraits of Ferdinand Schmutzer” by Barbel Holaus (Vienna, 2001), in which she discusses the artist, this print, and numerous other musicians and composers, and identifies each of the 51 musicians in this composition. Schmutzer captured the creative talents and personal demeanors of musicians and other famous personalities of his time (The Rose Quartet, Albert Einstein, Rudolph von Alt, etc.). This print measures: plate size 575 x 740 mm, on a sheet 743 x 960 mm, matted to 32” x 40”. Originally issued in an edition of 50, with a second edition of possibly fewer than 75. A small card accompanying this item reads: "Presented to Egon Gartenberg by Mrs. Alfred Rose, the artist´s daughter (niece by marriage of Mahler) - April, 1980". Pages with names and scheme with numbers are included. A truly fantastic, rare vintage print that will look great if framed. Condition is very good, with a very minor crease over the top right edge, the rest is in excellent condition. The item can only be shipped flat/unrolled, in a safe box, and has an extra shipping charge if sent abroad - see at checkout.

American modern dancer (1894-1991) and choreographer, whose style reshaped American dance and is still taught worldwide. Original book of her Dance Company (unsigned) with many pictures and articles about the company. Size is 10.5 x 11.75 inches, 160 pages, hard covers, some rust stains on the covers, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two original programs (booklets) about the company with many pictures and information. Each one's size is 8.8 x 11.75 inches, in very good condition.

Superstar Russian ballet dancer (1938-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century.  John Devere's & Jurgen Vollmer's book Nureyev in Paris: Le Jeune Homme et la Mort signed by the Russian dancer on the main title page. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in very good condition. The book is contained inside a slightly larger book case.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. The book Pavlova: Portrait of a Dancer presented by Margot Fonteyn, and signed by her on the first title page; published by Biking, New York, 1st American Edition, 1984. Size is 9.25 x 12 inches, 159 pages, hard covers, dust jacket, in excellent condition.

American actress (1927-2022) and comedian, best known for providing the voice for Ursula in the animated fantasy film The Little Mermaid (1989); active between 1947 until her death. Fine color photograph shown probably in a film mounted on a mat signed and inscribed by her with a long sentiment. Total size is 18 x 14 inches, photo is 13.2 x 9 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

Operatic soprano, signed photograph, shown as herself, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Salzburg in 1942. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German baritone (1895-1966), signed photograph, shown in role, signed on front with additional signature and inscription on verso, dated in 1956, Berlin. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. 

German baritone (1882-?), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Rigoletto, dated in 1920. Photo by Willinger, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Scandinavian baritone (1888-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as Wolfram in Wagner's Tannhauser, inscribed and dated in 1920. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. 

Scandinavian baritone (1888-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1921. Photo by Hans Dursthoff, Berlin. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Austrian writer, composer, singer, translator and the founder of a Parisian art gallery (1884-1950).  Signed postcard photograph, shown in a military costume. Signed on front with additional inscription on verso, dated in 1921. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

English tenor (1866-1921), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Photo by Lena Connell. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition

German bass (1911-1985), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Stamped on verso by Ilka photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German tenor (1887-?), also known as "Erik Enderlein" signed postcard photograph, shown as himself and dated in Dresden in 1916. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, very slight paper loss on top corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

French baritone and actor (1893-1966), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1934. Photo by G.L. Manuel. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

German tenor (1901-1944), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed with sentiment. Photo by A. Sahm, Munich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian soprano (1909-2001), signed postcard photograph, shown as Leila in Bizet's Pecheurs de Perles. Photo by Ancilotti and Marinotti photographers, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, slight creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1909-2001), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1956. Inscribed. Photo by Tiraldi, Milan. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1909-2001), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1935. Inscribed. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (b. 1936), signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

German bass (1882-1945), signed postcard photograph, shown in role (possibly in Gurwenal in Wagner's Parsifal), inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German tenor (1868-1923), signed postcard photograph, shown as Siegfried in Wagner's Ring cycle. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in good condition. 

Argentine soprano (1922-1992), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Stamped on verso by Alfa Foto photographs, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian soprano (1914-?), signed photograph, shown as Musetta in Puccini's La Boheme, inscribed with sentiment and dated in 1946. Photo by M. Camuzzi, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.