Original Martin Harris photograph of the great pianist, shown smiling broadly at the keyboard and shaking hands with conductor Artur Rodzinski. Over several years, the two made many important recordings together! Stamps and clippings on verso, one stamp dated June 20, 1941. Some surface wear, small area of in-painting from publication, else fine. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).
Original photograph of the great pianist, shown seated at the piano. Various stamps to the verso, one dated "Jun 17, 1943". Heavy creases to upper and lower left corners, some white in-painting for publication, significant tears repaired with white paper tape on verso. An attractive image, in poor condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).
59. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791). Die Zauberflote. Oper in Zwey Augzugen. Vollstandiger Auszug fur's Pianorte allein, (mit Hingwglassung der Worte).
Vienna: Tobias Haslinger. [1819] . 78 pp. Oblong Folio, 10 X 13.5 inches. [PN] 3055. Scarce early edition, not in Kochel or RISM. Spine worn, else fine.
New York: Williamson Music. 1945. First editions. Three separate pieces from the only musical that Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote directly for film. Each 9 x 12 in, "It Might" somewhat creased. Else, all fine. Directed by Walter Lang, the film starred Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, and Charles Winninger.
Fine pencil signature from Reuter, the eccentric violinist who spent his career playing his violin for the crown heads of Europe and ultimately headed the Vienna State Academy of Music. Reuter wrote two books about the advice he received from the spirit of Paganini. (1928/ 1931). Signed on the verso by pianist and Bartok specialist, Hevesi Piroska.
179. Strauss, Richard. (1864–1949). [Op. 58]. Elektra. Tragödie in einem Aufzuge von Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Opus LVIII. Vollständiger Klavierauszug zu zwei Händen mit Hinzufügung der Gesangstexte und der scenischen Bemerkungen von Otto Taubmann
Berlin: Adolph Fürstner. [1909]. Piano Score. Folio. [PN] A 5660 F. [i] (title), [i] (blank), [i] ("Dramatis Personae"), [i] (blank), [5]-178 pp. Vocal lines in German. With illustration by Lovis Corinth to upper half of page [5] and with the striking original lithograph Corinth front cover bound in, backed to a modern sheet and with repair along right edge. Full cloth. Read More...
New York: T.B. Harms Co.. 1929. First edition. “Why Was I Born,” and “Out of The Blue” from the musical "Sweet Adeline," which opened on September 3, 1929. Both are First Editions (Fuld, p. 649). Covers separating at spine in both songs, else fine, with bright and crisp cover illustrations. SCARCE.
Paris: Pleyel et fils aîné. ca. 1805. Folio. Engraved. [PN] 545. 10+10 +8+8pp., with series pagination upper right corners 74-82 + 67-74 + 62-67 + 54-59. The publisher's notice of Jouve laid over the Pleyel impression. Blue and red pencil and a few ink notations throughout, scattered foxing, generally very good. RISM M 6166. Gribenski 26.105.
An amusing caricature drawing from the Estate of Igor Kipnis, important keyboard player who brought renewed interest worldwide to his instrument and who comissioned/premiered many important works for the instrument. Son of Russian bass, Alexander Kipnis (and the reason why we mistakenly put this in the Opera section of the catalogue!), he performed extensively throughout the world and recorded virtually all the major harpischord works from the 16th century to the present. Inscribed "a Igor Kipnis great clavecinate from Morea 2/6 24 horas TV. CANA/5." Some creasing, warping and darkening of the paper, else fine. Measures 18.75 inches x 11.75 inches (47.6 x 29.8 centimeters).
A collection of six vintage, borderless photographs, of Ella Fitzgerald in Paris, ca. 1962, including one performing in front of a Europe 1 radio banner, each with the stamp of photographer Araldo Crollalanza on the verso. 8.5 x 10.5 inches. In fine condition, with some minor edge creasing and corner wear.
Lovely collection of material from the legendary French entertainer, mentor to Piaf and countless others. A signed newspaper photograph, 4.5 x 5 inches; a signature on an autograph sheet. [PLEASE NOTE: The Glossy Unsigned Photographs Pictured are no longer available]
An original albumen photograph, a highly amusing vintage postcard portrait, and two clipped printed portraits of the marvelous German pianist/composer who was one of Liszt's last pupils. Together with an autograph signature on a card measuring 10 x 9 cm. All in fine condition.
Angel Records – 35331 LP album, signed on the front cover by the supreme Russian violinist in blue ink above his name and a photograph of him performing. The recording features performances of Sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms with pianist, Vladimir Yampolsky. In very fine condition, together with the LP itself, untested but in apparently fine condition.
John P. Jewett & Company. 1852. First edition. 4pp. Issued in the same year as "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and dedicated to Harriet Beecher Stowe. In very good condition.
Uncommon portrait of the French mezzo-soprano, the first Metropolitan "Carmen" (1884). Her Italianate name is in fact a version of her original French name, backwards: Gloria Caroline Gillebert! 4 x 2.5 inches (10 x 6 cm).
Lengthy inscription and bold signature from the elegant Viennese pianist on the verso of the LP cover to his 1960 Schubert Impromtus recording. Dated May, 1964, he inscribes "To George --, one of the rare 'Schubert birds, in common admiration for this genius. Paul Badura Skoda." Fine.
Signed Ernest Bachrach photograph, inscribed and signed to the popular Argentine Mundo Argentino magazine, "To King[?] of Mundo Argentino / Sincere good smiles for the Holiday Season / Fred Astaire." Part of the signature and inscription have been traced over in white, so that the inscription contrast could be shown when reproduced in the magazine (a tiny portion of the publication is affixed to the verso). Scattered marks and creases, margins trimmed, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19.5 x 24 cm).