London: Jones & Co. . 1828. An attractive hand-colored original lithograph, a view of the Argyll Rooms - the Harmonic Institution - in 1828, two years before it was destroyed by fire. Engraved by William Wallis (1796 -1855) from an original study by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, the master recorder of nineteenth century London. From Shepherd's series "Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century" (London 1827-1830). Steel line engraving on paper. Later hand colour. Engraved surface 9 X 15 cm (approx. 3-7/8" x 6"). Paper edges a little rough, otherwise in very good and clean state. Read More...
Mainz: Schott. 1959. First edition, full score. Edition Schott 5011. 8vo. Original stiff tan wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed and amusingly inscribed on the title page. Minor bumps to corners, else crisp and clean.
Highly uncommon 8 x 10 inch Coral Records glossy promotional photograph of Buddy Holly & The Crickets, boldly signed in blue ballpoint ink by Holly. Photograph has some staining and slight surface losses along left side, edge tears and mounting remnants on verso, but is otherwise in very good condition, with none of these defects affecting the signed area. Read More...
Paris: Editions Salabert. 1942. First edition. 12pp. [PN] 13716. Wrappers present but separated. An excellent association copy, with the ownership signature of the French baritone, Pierre Bernac, at the head of the first page of music. Bernac was the dedicatee of these songs, as well as of many other works by Jolivet, Sauget, Francaix, Hindemith, Berkeley, Barber and, most notably, his great friend and longtime collaborator, Francis Poulenc, who wrote 90 songs for him!
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A superb original photograph of the great French/Swiss composer together with the Russian-American novelist and short story writer. 13 x 18 cm. Stamped "Centre Culturel Américain" on the verso, mounting traces, overall fine condition.
Superb signed original photograph of the prodigy pianist who performed extensively from childhood until age 99! A rare early image by Varischi Artico & Co. of Milan, boldly signed on the lower mount and dated 4.3.06. In 1906, Horszowski was touring extensively throughout the capitals of Europe, during which time he played for Queen Alexandra at Buckingham Palace, as well as making his London debut at Steinway Hall (where he was reported as being eleven years of age); played for Pope Pius X at the Vatican in Rome, and toured Brazil and Uruguay. In December of the same year Horszowski made his American recital debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Read More...
Autograph letter, signed in the 3rd person in the text, one page, in English, on embossed, personal stationary (engraved "13.Airlie Gardens. Campden Hill.W."). 6 x 4 inches. March 9, N.Y. In full: "Herr Joachim presents his compliments to Miss Edith Davis & begs to inform her that he does not give private lessons on the violin." Light toning, else fine. Read More...
[Berlin]: 1891. “Quartett-Abende Joachim, de Ahna, Wirth, Hausmann...Januar 1891...Saal Der Sing-Akademie." 8vo sheet, 9 x 6 inches (228 x 152 mm), printed on one side. In fine condition with light horizontal creases and very slightly toned. Read More...
A fine original and unusually large photograph portrait of the great Hungarian violinist, dedicatee of the Brahms Concerto and many other works. 26.3 x 35 cm. Signed and dated 1903 within the image.
152. Johnston, Merle. (1897-1978). The Artistic Saxophonist. A Collection of Standard Compositions Arranged for Bb Tenor and Eb Alto Saxophones with Piano Accompaniment.
New York: The Artistic Series - M. Witmark & Sons. 1930. First edition. 65 pp. Original printed wrappers, bound with cloth along spine. Minor wear to covers, attractive portrait and facsimile signature of Johnston to front cover. Scarce.
Tenor saxophonist Merle Johnston, well known teacher and performer on the instrument, led a saxophone quartet in the 1920s & 30s and had a column in the prestigious Metronome Magazine in the 1930s where he wrote articles and answered questions about saxophone playing. A few miraculous recordings survive.
Uncommon signed 1913 postcard photograph (9 x 14 cm) of the celebrated Russian baritone in his most famous role, as Eugene Onegin. Some creasing mostly around edges, one small tear on left side not affecting bold signature, else fine.
A fine signed 8 X10 inch 1939 photograph of the legendary basso, one of the preeminent operatic bass singers of the first half of the 20th century. Between 1915 - 1951, he sang at least 108 roles over more than 1600 performances with virtually all the major conductors of the period.
A few markings in borders and some light in-painting, the photograph having been reproduced in the newspaper, and with a clipping affixed to the verso.
An unusual set of two English Mozart publications, issued in the context of sets of variations by Kirmair which follow each printed Mozart piece. Bound together with a work by G.F. Kiallmark (1804-1887). All upright unbound folio. All engraved throughout and in very good condition. As follows: Read More...
Signed postcard photograph from the Czech composer, violinist and organ virtuoso considered to be the greatest Czech organist. Dvorak's replacement at the Prague Conservatory when he went to America, Klicka was the founder of the modern school Czech organ improvisation and interpretation and was the composer of numerous works for organ, as well as choral music, and chamber music of all kinds.
Early photograph of the Hungarian-born American composer and conductor, signed and inscribed to Josef Franzl, horn player of the first New York Chamber Music Society. Signature on a photograph of 4 x 5.5 inches, mounted to a larger page with inscription and date. Light silvering to photograph, overall very good. Read More...
Original CDV photograph of the celebrated Austrian soprano. Issued by Disderi (Paris), 6.2 x 9.8 cm. Slightly trimmed along bottom margin, otherwise fine. Read More...
An unusual photograph of the great violinist, who appeared with the Russian Baritone in concert AS HIS PIANIST! Stamped as such on the verso, 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with the raised stamp of the photographer "Hemenway." The New York Times reported on December 21, 1916 that "Reinhold Warlich gave a song recital yesterday in which one of the most interesting features was consipicuously announced to be the fact that Mr. Fritz Kreisler played his accompaniments on the pianoforte. Mr Kriesler has not hitherto been prominent as a pianoforte player, but he demonstrated yesterday that he was one, and the musicianship that has made him one of the great violinists also guides him in the humbler role of playing accompaniments."