Winter-Spring 2024 Catalogue

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157. [Dance] [Whirling Dervishes].
Albumen Photograph

Striking original 19th century albumen photograph of the Turkish Mevlevi Order of Sufi dervishes, known for their extreme poverty and austerity and for the whirling dance that is proverbially associated with Dervishes.  Part of a formal ceremony known as the Sema, it is only one of the many Sufi ceremonies performed to try to reach religious ecstasy.  A compelling composition of seven whirling dervishes, most likely from Turkey or Iran, wearing white outfits and with their arms raised, surrounded by black-robed figures standing and seated on decorative rugs, while an ensembple of musicians accompanies. A few minor stains and edge wear, glue-stained mounting strips on verso, else fine. 10.5 x 7.5 inches (26.7 x 19 cm). 

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54. Waugh, Fred. & Guarnieri, Johnny. (1917–1985) & Harris, Eddie..
"You Do Have Money, Don't You?" – Inscribed score

North Hollywood [Los Angeles]: Radio-Active Music Publishing. 1951. Edition of a humorous song, inscribed by Fred Waugh, one of its three credited authors. Piano arrangement credited to Scott Seely. Quarto. 12 x 9 inches (30.5 x 22.9 cm). 6 pp. Attractive cover art: Two young women looking at a stylish convertible car (with $ hood ornament!) driven by a man with less than attractive features. Inscription to title: "Best of Luck Judy, and no aspersions about you in our ditty – Sincerely Fred Waugh." Slightly worn and creased, with small tear to pp. 3-4, and in good condition overall. Read More...

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128. [Conductors] Walter, Bruno. (1876–1962).
Original Photograph with Orchestra

Magnificent original photograph of the German-born conductor, pianist and composer, shown leading an unidentified orchestra, possibly the New York Philharmonic, in a striking image captured from the theatre mezzanine.  Slight creasing to corners, small tear to lower edge, stamps and clippings to verso, else in fine condition.  10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).

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52. Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887–1959) [Carvalho, Eleazar de. (1912–1996)].
Typed letter signed

Typed letter signed from the important Brazilian composer to Gretl Urban, Vice President of Associated Music Publishers, New York, NY.  Rio de Janeiro, July 1, 1946.  In English.  1 p.  Letterhead paper of the Brazilian Ministério de Educação e Saúde (Ministry of Education and Science).  Villa-Lobos recommends Brazilian composer and conductor Eleazar de Carvalho, then still young and rather unknown, to his publisher.  He wants to assist his compatriot with an upcoming conducting tour in the U.S. and asks his correspondent to lend him some scores at no fee "although I know you can rent that orchestra's material."  Oblong format.  Browned and brittle. 6.5 x 8 inches (16.5 x 20 cm). Read More...

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53. Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887–1959).
Two typed letters signed

Two typed letters signed from the important Brazilian composer to Gretl Urban, Vice President of Associated Music Publishers, New York, NY.   Read More...

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140. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821–1910) .
Portrait of a Woman Sewing - Original Drawing, 1835

Pencil drawing depicting an elderly female figure sewing, signed in ink “Pauline Garcia / 1835” and inscribed in pencil in another hand on the mount, translated from the French, “This drawing was drawn by Pe. Garcia (sister of Mar. Malibran) at the age of 15 and without having studied drawing.” In fine condition. Provenance: by descent, the Garcia family. Drawing mounted to a larger sheet with hand-drawn ink framing device, through which the artist has signed. These sheets laid down to semi-rigid backing under paper matting. Speckled with foxing, primarily to the mount, edges a bit rough, but overall in fine condition. Visible 7.25 x 7.75 inches (18.5 x 20 cm); overall 9.5 x 12 inches (24 x 30 cm). Read More...


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139. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910).
Autograph Letter Signed

ALS of the singer and composer to an unidentified female. Dated "Monday night." 1 p. Bifolium with embossed initials "PV." "Dear Madam, you already know, I presume, that long ago I have given up singing at special soirées, except in the homes of a few friends. Be very kind when presenting my regrets to Madame la Duchesse de Maillé by thanking her for thinking of me." In very fine condition. 6.5 x 4 inches (16.5 x 10.5 cm). Read More...

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138. [Opera] Verrett, Shirley. (1931-2010).
Signed Photograph

Signed Jack Mitchell portrait photograph of the American opera singer who was particularly well known for her performances of Verdi and Donizetti.  Verrett has boldly inscribed "To Paul / Shirley Verrett" in black ink.  Two small points of spotting to upper right corner, overall in very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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51. Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901).
Rigoletto, Giovanni d'Arco & Alzira: Selected Early and First Editions

An intriguing grouping of eight rare early and first edition separate number piano-vocal or pianoforte solo (2) scores, as follows. All oblong folio, 38.5 x 27 cm or 35.5 x 26 cm (Rigoletto); scattered minor foxing, generally fine - very fine. Of particular note are the four numbers issued by Fabricatore from Alzira. The opera was first staged in Naples and Ricordi's edition did not appear until 1846, making these almost certainly the first and unreported issues of the opera. Hopkinson notes that in the 1846 Ricordi edition, the Fabricatore are given as Verdi's agents or distributors in Naples but that "I have not encountered any of their publications" (Bibliography of Giuseppe Verdi, p. 42).  Read More...

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206. [Literature & Art] Tinguely, Jean. (1925 - 1991) [Stravinsky, Igor. (1882 - 1971)] [Saint Phalle, Niki de. (1930 - 2002)].
"Fontaine Igor Stravinsky" (1983)

Felt-tip pen and ink on offset lithograph. 39.5 x 36 cm. (15.6 x 14.2 in.) Signed and inscribed in ink along the lower blank margin by Tinguely, with further additions by hand to the printed imagery in thick black ink (for example, the black drawings above "La Sirène" and the spouting figure on the far right of that line; the Xs on the line below; the arrow from the red heart; the spouting elephant lower right, and the section division lines and inscription to one Sali Loukas.  Lower inscription including dating "7 Marz 1983...IRCAM" rather faded, vertical crease along the right perpendicular intersecting ink line, else fine. Read More...

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50. Thomas, Ambroise. (1811–1896).
Carte de Visite Photograph

Original F Mulnier of Paris CDV photograph of the French composer best known for his operas Mignon and Hamlet and as Director of the Conservatoire de Paris from 1871 until his death.  Fine.  2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.7 cm).

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115. [Instrumentalists] Thalberg, Sigismund. (1812–1871) [Cortot, Alfred. (1877–1962)].
Bronze Bust Portrait of Thalberg- FROM THE CORTOT COLLECTION

A fine example of this large uniface lifetime portrait in high relief of the pianist-composer in right profile, cast bronze with warm brown patina, 7 inches (18 cm) diameter, signed and dated 1842 at lower center, inscribed with sitter's name to left, and signed “Propriété de l’auteur - Benezecht”, below. With remarkable provenance from the collection of Alfred Cortot (Christie's Paris, 2019), one of the great pianists of all time, as well as an important collector of antiquarian music and historical music memorabilia. Christie's label affixed to verso. Nigl 2007. Extremely fine. Read More...

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116. [Instrumentalists] Thalberg, Sigismund. (1812-1871) [Lind, Jenny. (1820-1887) ].
Autograph Letter Signed regarding Revolution and Jenny Lind

ALS from the Paris-based pianist and composer to the music publisher Eugene Troupenas (1799-1850) in Paris. London, August 1, 1848. 3 pp. Large bifolium, with address, postmark and wax seal to the fourth. Usual folds, a few small stains and tiny hole or tears, overall fine. Translated from the French, in part: Read More...

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137. [Opera] Tamagno, Francesco. (1850–1905).
Enormous Signed Photograph to his Daughter

Enormous presentation three-quarter Russian bust portrait, in medallion, of the legendary dramatic tenor, personally signed and inscribed to his daughter Margherita, "for my beloved daughter Margherita, Francesco Tamagno, 1 June, 1891." In fine condition with highlighting and hand-coloring in paint by the photographer. Set under Tru Vue conservation glass in gilt wood frame. 20.75"H x 16"W; framed 30.25"H x 25.5"W. Read More...

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156. [Dance] Taglioni, Marie. (1804–1884).
Rare Signed Engraving in 'La Gitana'

Uncommon signed engraving of the famous Italian ballerina of the Romantic ballet era, a central figure in the history of European dance, depicted during a performance in her father's ballet, La Gitana. Taglioni has signed in ink to the lower right. Published by Bettini Lithography of Bologna, ca. 1842. Heavy fold creasing and foxing throughout, cropping at the lower margin, two hole punches to the upper margin; overall in very good condition. 12 x 19 inches (30.5 x 48.3 cm.). Read More...

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184. [Film & Theatre] [Surrealism] Lupino, Ida. (1918–1995) [Welbourne, Scotty. (1907-1979)].
"It Is Doubtful If Ida Lupino Can Explain Why a Hollywood Cameraman Took Her Picture Against a Surrealistic Backdrop" - Portrait Photograph

A most unusual portrait photograph by Scotty Welbourne of the actress and singer in front of an unsettling surreal backdrop prominently featuring a disembodied human eye.  Newspaper clipping mounted to verso reads "It Is Doubtful If Ida Lupino, the Movie Star, Can Explain Why a Hollywood Cameraman Took Her Picture Against a Surrealistic Backdrop Made Up of Converging Lines and a Disembodied Over-sized Human Eye."  There are several stamps to verso, including the date May 30, 1943, and stamps from Acme Newspapers and The American Weekly.  Areas of overpainting, staple marks to corner margins, light rippling to upper edge, else in fine condition.  7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm.).  Read More...

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176. [Jazz & Song] [Sun Valley Trio] LaPrise, Larry. (1912–1996) & Macak, Charles P. & Baker, Tafft..
"The Hokey Pokey"

New York: Bourne. 1950. Arrangement of the traditional song, originally a British folk dance, for voice and piano by the Sun Valley Trio. Quarto. 9 x 12 inches (30.5 x 22.6 cm). 6 pp.; 3 pages of music. The musicians of the Sun Valley Trio are depicted on the cover with their instruments and a reference to their recording, "Recorded by the Sun Valley Trio 4 Star Record No. 1505." Somewhat foxed, slightly bumped and creased but else in very good condition. Read More...

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191. [Film & Theatre] [Streisand, Barbra. (b. 1942) & Matthau, Walter. (1920-2000) & Kelly, Gene. (1912-1996) & Armstrong, Louis. (1901-1971)].
"Hello Dolly" - Souvenir Program

Souvenir program for the 1969 film adaptation of Hello, Dolly!, directed by Gene Kelly and starring Barbra Streisand alongside Walter Matthau, with a memorable cameo from Louis Armstrong.  The program includes numerous stills from the film alongside behind-the-scenes photographs and essays.  48 pp.  In fine condition.  8.5 x 11.25 inches (21.6 x 28.6 cm.). Read More...

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192. [Film & Theatre] Streisand, Barbra. (b. 1942).
"Where is it Written?" - SIGNED MUSIC

Unusual clipped sheet music of the opening bars of "Where is it Written?" from the 1983 film Yentl with music by Legrand and the lyrics by the Bergmans. Signed in blue ink "Thank you / Barbra Streisand." The printed music is a facsimile of a musical manuscript, possibly from an early rehearsal copy of the score.  6.4 x 3.5 inches, mounted to a slightly larger crimson board backing. Two pencil notations in an unknown hand, small tape remnants to upper corners, else fine. An unusual format for her signature.  Read More...
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48. Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971) & Cocteau, Jean. (1889–1963).
Oedipus Rex (Piano Reduction)

New York: Boosey & Hawkes. [ca. 1949]. [K-V 47]. Œdipus Rex Opéra-Oratorio en deux Actes d'après Sophocle Opera-Oratorio in two Acts after Sophocles par I. Strawinsky et J. Cocteau Réduction pour Chant et Piano par l'Auteur Reduction for Read More...

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