A scarce letter from the celebrated Italian soprano, creator of the roles of Adalgisa in Bellini's "Norma" and Adelia in Donizetti's "Ugo, conte di Parigi." ALS signed 'G. Grisi,' four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, Villa Salviati letterhead, no date. Addressed to fellow opera diva Adelina Patti. In part: 'Many many thanks for your very kind note and having thought of me. I am always to hear of you and of all your triumphs that you really deserve…My best compliments to the Marquis.' In very good condition, with several brushes to text, light show-through from text on reverse, and a bit of light soiling.
A fine lithograph portrait of the Italian soprano as Adalgisa in Bellini's "Norma," a role she created. Published by Davie Bogue, 1844. In very fine condition 19.5 X 28.5 cm.
A scarce original CDV of the celebrated Italian soprano, creator of the roles of Adalgisa in Bellini's "Norma" and Adelia in Donizetti's "Ugo, conte di Parigi." Albumen print, photographer unknown, ca. 1860.
Excellent vintage sepia postcard photograph, boldly signed by the English violinist. A student of Elgar, Wilhelmj and Sevcik, she had a major touring career which included the first performance of Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" (dedicated to her).
125. Haydn, Joseph. (1732–1809). Trois Trios Originaux pour deux Violons et Basse, Livre I, II [Complete]
Vienne: Artaria. [1780, 1803]. Parts for violino primo, secondo and basso, each two volumes in one. Each part beautifully bound in hand-stamped peirod wrappers. Wrappers slightly stained, parts clean and very fine throughout. Read More...
Rare collection of libretti, 8 volumes, Eisenstadt and Esterhàz, 1800-1807. (16-18.5:10-11 cm). 7 volumes in full hand-stamped/painted period wrappers, 1 volume with stamped paper along spine. All in very fine condition throughout, usually with one or two collection stamps on the first or final pages. Read More...
An important signed item from the distinguished, Academy Award–winning American composer and conductor who, over the course of four decades, earned a place among the most influential figures in the field of film music. Among his most notable achievements are the scores for such iconic classics as Citizen Kane, Psycho, Taxi Driver, and the present film, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro." DS, fifteen pages, 8.5 x 11, April 24, 1952. Agreement between Herrmann and 20th Century Fox Film Corporation for Herrmann to “render your services for us in composing, arranging, and conducting the musical score for our motion picture production now entitled ‘Snows of Kilimanjaro,’” with Herrmann receiving $15,000 upon completion, on top or royalties. Signed on the final page in black ink by Herrmann. In very fine condition, with a rusty staple to top left and some mild handling wear. Read More...
128. Hubay, Jeno. (1858 - 1937). Anna Karenina. Oper in 3 Aufzügen (vier Bildern) Von Alexander Goth. Deutsch Von Hans Liebstoeckl. Op. 112
Vienna: Universal Edition. 1934. Klavierauszug Von A. Szikla. Text in Hungarian and German. 220 pp. [PN] 7189. Small abrasion to upper left fron wrapper, overall a fine copy.
129. Hubay, Jeno. (1858 - 1937). Der Geigenmacher von Cremona. Oper in 2 Acten. Poëme de F. Coppée et H. Beauclair. [Op.40]
Budapest: Harmonia. 1895. First edition. Klavierauszug. French and German text. Folio. 106pp. [PN] 4648. Original wrappers bound in full library cloth. Pictorial title page reinforced along left edge, ex-lib with usual stamps, browned, otherwise fine.
Breslau: Julius Hainauer. Parts for violin, piano (complete)3 pp; 7 pp. [PN] 3384. Chromolithograph wrappers, printed in gold, black and blue. Tape remnants along spine, ownership signature at upper right corner, toned, else fine.
Unusual 1931 Hungarian Franz Liszt Conservatory student evaluation, boldly signed at the conclusion by the celebrated Hungarian violinist. 22.5 x 35 cm. Folds, else fine.
132. Hubay, Jeno. (1858 - 1937). Signed Photograph with Autograph Musical Quotation, "Le Luthier de Cremona."
Fine AMQS from the celebrated Hungarian violinist. Two detailed measures from his opera, "The Violin Maker of Cremona," neatly penned on the verso of a Fayer postcard photograph. Dated Budapest, 22/VII 1936, and inscribed to the noted Columbian musicologist, Otto de Greiff (1903 - 1995). Autograph material from Hubay is scarce - this is the first AMQS from him we have seen. Read More...
Vintage photograph of one of the most influential vocal groups of all time and the most imitated entertainers in show business. 8 x 10 inches, a remarkable exhuberant photograph.
Vintage photograph of one of the most influential vocal groups of all time and the most imitated entertainers in show business. Boldly signed and inscribed in blue ink by Orville "Hoppy" Jones, Ivory "Deek" Watson, Charlie Fuqua, and Bill Kenny. 3.5 x 5.25 inches. Mounting residue on verso, small tear in left margin, creasing.
Signed cabinet photograph by A. & F. Naumann (Leipzig) of the German-Jewish composer, theorist, teacher and conductor. Boldly signed and inscribed, Leipzig 7/VI/98. 10.5 x 16.5 cm. A few small nicks to corners and margins, overall fine. Uncommon. Read More...
An attractive group of four vintage postcard photographs, ca. 1900, of Japanese women playing a variety of plucked and percussion instruments including shamisen, koto, sanshin, kakko, and otsozumi. Each approx. 9 x 14 cm, three of the photographs handcolored. Postally unused and in fine condition.
Striking vintage postcard (9 x 14 cm) photograph of two men playing the Japanese end-blown flute, "komuso" ("priests of nothingness," or "emptiness monks") of the Fuke school of Zen Buddhism who used the flutes in the practice of "suizen" or "blowing meditation." The monks are here pictured with the wicker baskets that the Fuke wore over their heads, a symbol of their detachment from the world.
Tenpô 13 (1842). 11.5 x 18 cm. Collection of songs, with many fine illustrations, some in color, by Matsukawa Hanzan (1818 - 1882). Approx. 500 pp, each printed on both sides. In a large block binding, possibly lacking outer wrappers. A rare collection of songs to be played by koto and shamisen.
140. [Japanese Music] . Vintage Postcard Photograph of Ainu Mukkuri Player
An unusual vintage postcard (9 x 14 cm) photograph of a traditional Ainu musician playing the Mukkuri, a Japanese instrument indigenous to the Ainu. Made from bamboo, approx. 10 cm long and 1.5 cm wide, the Mukkuri is similar to a jew's or jaw harp, the sound produced by pulling the string and vibrating the inside.