[Conductors] Fiedler, Arthur. (1994–1979) & Previn, André. (1929–2019) & Davis, Colin. (1927–2013) & Munch, Charles. (1891–1968) & Cugat, Xavier (1900–1990)
Signed title pages and other signed documents
Signed title pages cut from books, inscribed to Paul McMahon unless noted otherwise. In excellent condition unless noted otherwise. As follows:Blank leaf cut from unidentified book, inscribed by Arthur Fiedler. 8.25 x 5.25 inches (21 x 13.3 cm).
Edward Greenfield, André Previn (New York: Drake Publishers, 1973). Inscribed by both Previn and Greenfield. 9.25 x 6.5 inches (23.5 x 16.5 cm).
Alan Blyth, Colin Davis (London: Ian Allan, 1972). Inscribed by Davis. 9.25 x 6.75 inches (23.5 x 17 cm).
Constantine Manos, Portrait of a Symphony (New York: Basic Books, 1960). Half title from the photo book, inscribed by Charles Munch.
Xavier Cugat, Rumba Is My Life (New York: Didier, 1948). Inscribed by Cugat. 9 x 5.75 inches (22.8 x 14.4 cm).
From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (22161)
Signed Document/Item Classical Music Culture, Ethnicity & Gender Jazz Film