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9764. Abendroth, Hermann. (1883–1956).
Autograph Signature

Boldly penned autograph signature dated 25.11.25 from the great German conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus and others. Abendroth was "trapped" in East Germany after the war and signed items by him are scarce.

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20708. Adler, Kurt. (1907–1977).
Signed Photograph

Signed Louis Mélançon photograph of the American conductor and pianist, best known for his 30-year tenure as the chorus master and lead conductor of the Metropolitan Opera.  Adler has inscribed "To Paul, / with my sincerest wishes / Kurt Adler / Boston 1963" in black ink.  Metropolitan Opera Press Dept. label and photographer's stamp to verso.  Minor wear to lower edge, image unaffected, overall in very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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20882. Alonso, Alicia. (1920-2019) & Youskevitch, Igor. (1912-1994).
Signed Original Photograph

Original candid photograph of the legendary dancers, who have boldly signed their names in black ink.  In fine condition.  3.5 x 5 inches (8.9 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...

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20709. Alpert, Herb. (b. 1935).
Signed Promotional Photograph with the Tijuana Brass

A&M Records promotional photograph of the American trumpeter with his successful 1960s band, The Tijuana Brass, photographed at the California International in Beverly Hills.  Alpert, who co-founded A&M records with executive Jerry Moss, has signed his name in black ink to the lower margin.  In very fine condition.  10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Read More...

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13487. Amato, Pasquale. (1878-1942).
Signed Postcard of Padua

Autograph signature from the Italian baritone who made his career in the United States and left a large body of fine recordings. On a postcard of Padua, Amato has signed boldly and dated: Buenos Aires, May 29, 1906. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño, with the original stamp and postmark. In very fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.9 x 9 cm). Read More...

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20866. Andrews, Julie. (b. 1935).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Academy Award–winning English actress, who has inscribed "To Paul / Love, from / Julie Andrews" in black ink to the lower left.  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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20731. Arrau, Claudio. (1903–1991).
Signed Photograph in Carnegie Hall

Signed photograph of the masterful pianist, who has inscribed "To Paul / Claudio Arrau" in black ink.  Arrau is shown standing on the stage of Carnegie Hall, its distinctive circular ceiling lights visible in the background.  Stamp identifying the pianist to verso.  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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20887. Arroyo, Martina. (b. 1937).
Signed Photograph as Leonora in "Il Trovatore"

Signed Louis Mélançon photograph of the great American soprano in costume as Leonora for a Metropolitan Opera production of Verdi's Il Trovatore.  Arroyo has inscribed "To Paul / Best wishes / Martina Arroyo" in black ink to the upper right portion of the image.  A press note to verso announces that Arroyo will be part of the Met's one-week engagement in Boston.  Metropolitan Opera Press Department label to verso.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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20955. Ashford, Nickolas. (1941-2011) & Simpson, Valerie. (b. 1946).
Signed Promotional Photograph

Signed Capitol Records promotional photograph of the husband-and-wife songwriting team responsible for such smash hits as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need to Get By," and "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing."  Inscribed, "Robert, / Thanks for the warm letters. / All the Best!" and the pair have signed, respectively, "Nick Ashford" and "+ Valerie Simpson" in blue ink to the upper left corner.  Mounting remnants to verso and lower margin, otherwise in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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20720. Ashkenazy, Vladimir. (b. 1937).
Signed Photograph

Early signed photograph of the great pianist, ca. 1965, who has inscribed "To Paul / V. Ashkenazy" in black ink to the upper left.  S. Hurok Presents stamp to verso.  In very fine condition.  7.25 x 9.5 inches (18.4 x 24.1 cm.). Read More...

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21215. Astaire, Fred. (1899-1987) & Powell, Jane. (1929-2021).
Signed Photograph in "Royal Wedding"

Signed photograph of the American dancer movie stars mid-dance in the 1951 musical comedy film Royal Wedding.  Powell and Astaire have both signed to the lower portion of the image.  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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21220. [Authors, Artists, Directors, Explorers etc.] Baldwin, James. (1924-1987) & Heller, Joseph. (1923-1999) & Allen, Woody. (b. 1935) & Simon, Neil. (1927-2018) & Vidal, Gore. (1925-2012) etc. .
Signed Deck of Playing Cards

Complete deck of blue Bicycle Rider Back playing cards, each signed by a prominent writer, entertainer, musician or other public figures of the 1970s-80s, including James Baldwin, Allen Gisberg, Richard Rodgers, James Michener, John Fowles, Peter Benchley, Katharine Anne Porter, Daphne du Maurier, Woody Allen, James Dickey, Michael Crichton, Thorton Wilder, Richard Condon, Ira Levin, Walker Percy, William Golding,  Rumer Godden, Robert Penn Warren, Faith Bigelow, Joseph Heller, James Herriot, Edmund Hillary, Richard Llewellyn, Garson Kanin, Art Buchwald, Alison Lurie, Neil Simon, Gore Vidal, Irving Stone, Louis Untermeyer, Herman Wouk, Mary Renault, Theodore H. White, Arthur Miller, among many others.  Slight fading or smudging to a few signatures, overall in fine condition.

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18626. [Autograph Albums].
Group of 3 Autograph Albums

Group of 3 mostly blank autograph albums, ready for your collecting to begin! Lacking some pages, in various states of worn condition. One with the word "AUTOGRAPHS" impressed to leather front cover in the shape of twigs, one with gilt edges and faux snakeskin binding, the last with an attractive deco design.

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20483. Avedon, Richard. (1923-2004) [Green, Adolph. (1914–2002) & Newman, Phyllis. (1933–2019)].
"An Autobiography" – SIGNED

New York: Random House . 1993. First Edition, First Printing. Upright sumo. 287 pp.  Signed and dated by the eminent American photographer on the front free endpaper, "Avedon, 9.27.93," from the collection of Adolph Green and Phyllis Newman.  A visual autobiography that includes an assemblage of 284 photographs, this three-part book encompasses the faces, events and places that were critical in defining the life and career of Richard Avedon.  In fine condition. Read More...

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20481. Avedon, Richard. (1923–2004) [Green, Adolph. (1914–2002) & Newman, Phyllis. (1933–2019)].
"Evidence, 1944-1994" – Signed and Inscribed to Adolph Green and Phyllis Newman

New York: Random House. 1994. First Edition, First Printing. Large 4to.  183 pp.  First edition.  Signed and inscribed by the eminent American photographer on the illustrated frontispiece, "For Phyllis and Adolph / with love / Dick / 1994".  The companion to Avedon's spectacular An Autobiography, this definitive account of the life and work of photographer Richard Avedon features over 500 photographs documenting 50 years of Avedon's work, and was published to coincide with a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.  Mild wear to dustjacket, overall in fine condition. Read More...

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20537. Aznavour, Charles. (1924–2018).
Signed Postcard Photograph

Signed Hermann Léonard postcard photograph of the great French-Armenian singer, who has inscribed "To Paul / From / C Aznavour" in black ink.  Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition.  3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 14 cm.). Read More...

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20487. Bacall, Lauren. (1924-2014) [Newman, Phyllis. (1933-2019)].
"By Myself and Then Some" – Signed and Inscribed to Phyllis Newman

New York: Harper Entertainment. 2005. First. Hardcover in dj. 8vo.  506 pp.  Signed copy of the American actress's memoir, which Bacall has inscribed to actress Phyllis Newman on the title page: "For my dearest Phyllis / Here we are again - with more love + admiration than ever / xxx Betty".  In fine condition.   Read More...

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19063. Bach, Johann Sebastian. (1685–1750).
Autograph Signature

Autograph signature "JS Bach / 1733" on a page measuring 74 x 27 mm, known to have been clipped from one of the composer's three copies of Elias Nicolaus Ammerbach's Orgel oder Instrument Tabulatur. Provenance: Georg Kinsky; Gehard Herz; private collection, by descent, not previously offered on the market until now. Together with a half-length portrait lithograph, ca. 1840 (Artist unknown. Neumann: Bilddokumente B24). Read More...

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1395. Backhaus, Willhelm. (1884-1969).
Original Photograph

Original photograph of the great German pianist, who is shown seated with an open musical score.  Slight toning and wear to edges/corners, stamps to verso; overall fine.  5 x 7  inches (13 x 18 cm.).

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21217. Bailey, Pearl. (1918-1990).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the popular American actress and singer, who has inscribed "All love / Pearl" in black felt tip to the left of the image.  The composition of the image, which only occupies the right half of the print, makes for a particularly striking composition and example of Bailey's signature.  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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