Berlin: S. Fischer. 1923. Achte bis zehnte Auflage. 4to. Blue cloth. 576 pp, with 133 illustrations and 11 hand-colored plates. Cloth bleached from sun along upper edge and spine, a few scuffs, text block clean and otherwise very good throughout. Read More...
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Original Maths. Hansen of Stockholm CDV photograph of the Swedish opera singer often called the "Swedish Nightingale," one of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century, who performed in soprano roles in opera in Sweden and across Europe, and undertook an extraordinarily popular concert tour of the United States beginning in 1850. Very fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.7 cm).
Signed portrait photograph of the important Swedish soprano in white fur and pearls. Nilsson has inscribed "To Paul / with best wishes / Birgit Nilsson" in blue ink to the lower portion of the image. Light toning, overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Read More...
Screen-worn costume, performed in by the great Italian basso Ezio Pinza in the 1953 film Tonight We Sing during an opera singing number in which he plays Feodor Chaliapin as Mephistopheles in "Faust". Costume consists of a long velvet cape with a Western Costume Co. tag sewn inside with Pinza’s name typed on the second line and “57-2114-2” typed on the first line, with typed measurements. In very good condition, with scattered wear commensurate with film use. Sold together with some contemporary glossy screen pulls showing Pinza in the costume.
Original Falk of New York cabinet photograph of the dramatic tenor, who is shown in costume, nicely matted together with a fully signed card "Francesco Tamagno / New York / 28/3-99." Overall 9.5 x 11 inches (24 x 28 cm). Card and photograph seemingly affixed to backing and/or matting, else fine. Read More...
Signed portrait photograph of the American opera singer who was particularly well known for her performances of Verdi and Donizetti. Verrett has inscribed "To Paul / Shirley Verrett" in black ink. Signature to low-contrast area of image, otherwise in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Original photograph of the German Heldentenor in the title role of Lohengrin. He is seen dressed in complete costume, with chain mail, winged helmet, and cloak. Mounted on card and irregularly trimmed, with some edge wear, horizontal crease with tape repair and cloth tape remnants on the verso. 3.75 x 6 inches (9.6 x 15.5 cm). Read More...
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Baker, Chet. (1929-1988). "Cool Burnin' with the Chet Baker Quintet" - SIGNED LP
Uncommon signed album from the tragic jazz great whose intimate playing style established him as a great talent until his drug related death in 1988. "Cool Burnin'" with George Coleman, Kirk Lightsey, Herman Wright and Roy Brooks on Prestige 7496, signed "Chet Baker 1973" and "George Coleman" on the back cover in blue ink. Blue "Trident" stereo labels with "Van Gelder" in dead wax. Vinyl with 1/2" mark producing several light tics, signed cover in fine condition. Read More...
A set of bronze finger cymbals from the collection of former Beatle, Ringo Starr. In fine condition, with evident wear commensurate with usage. Read More...
A black drum carrying case, stamped by and once used by the influential jazz drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader who performed regularly with many of the greats, including Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald and many others. Duke Ellington said of him: "Not only is Louie Bellson the world's greatest drummer . . . he's the world's greatest musician!" Other artists concurred. Oscar Peterson described Bellson as 'the epitome of musical talent. . . . I consider him one of the musical giants of our age.'" (Don Heckman, Obituary, February 17, 2009, Los Angeles Times) Read More...
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[Jazz & Song]
Bowie, David. (1947–2016). Signed Reproduction of his Self-Portrait Sketch, 'Heroes'
Vintage glossy promotional photograph of the iconic singer's 1978 self-portrait sketch, 'Heroes', nicely signed in blue ballpoint, "with thanks, Bowie, 79." In fine condition, with a few small surface creases. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters. A classic Bowie image boasting a nice, neat autograph. Read More...
An original green wooden mallet from the legendary jazz club, printed on the handle with the words "BILL ROBINSON & CAB CALLOWAY / AN ALL STAR SEPIAN REVUE / COTTON CLUB / BWAY AT 48th STREET / Circle 7-1000". It was the custom at the Cotton Club to show approval of the performers by rapping on the tables with this type of small wooden hammer. Some light wear; overall fine. Mallet head measures 1.5 inches; length measures 6.75 inches.
An exceptional example of the signature of the innovative trumpeter and composer who earned a place among the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Black felt tip ink signature, “Miles d[drawn as a musical note],” on a 4 x 6 inch card with deckled edges. In fine condition, an ideal example.
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Original photograph of the legendary jazz trumpeter, shown standing in front of one of his own paintings at the Tunnel Club in New York, ca. 1980's. 6 x 8 inches. Read More...
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[Jazz & Song]
Dylan, Bob. (b. 1941). New York State DMV Notice of Termination for his Mustang Convertible
Notice of Termination from the State of New York Department of Motor Vehicles issued by AETNA Casualty and Surety Co. to "Robert Dylan A/K/A Bob Dylan / 75 East 55th Street / New York, N. Y.," providing proof of termination for insurance coverage on his 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, effective 11/27/67. Signature to lower right recto corner is from the authorized AETNA representative. In overall fine condition, with expected office wear. 7.25 x 3.25 inches (18.4 x 8.2 cm.). Read More...
Original silver gelatin contact sheet, showing 35 images of the Queen of Soul during a recording session at Atlantic Records, 1974. Photographer's stamp and pencil notations to verso. In fine condition. 7.75 x 10 inches (19.7 x 25.4 cm.).
From the private archive of American photographer David Gahr, one of the pre-eminent photographers of American folk, blues, jazz and rock musicians of the 1960s and beyond.
Original doubleweight photograph of the Queen of Soul, captured during a recording session at Atlantic Records, ca. 1974. Photographer's stamp and pencil notations to verso. In fine condition. 7.75 x 10 inches (19.7 x 25.4 cm.).
From the private archive of American photographer David Gahr, one of the pre-eminent photographers of American folk, blues, jazz and rock musicians of the 1960s and beyond.
Signed Warner Bros. promotional photograph of the singer-songwriter, director, music theorist, and member of Talking Heads in costume as The Narrator from the 1986 comedy True Stories. Byrne co-wrote and directed the film, in addition to recording the soundtrack with his band Talking Heads. Byrne has inscribed, in characteristically impish fashion, "To Paul / Signed / David Byrne" in black felt tip along the lower margin. In fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Read More...
Dramatic original postcard photograph of the beloved jazz pianist shown at the keyboard, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen ink over the image: "Best Wishes / Thomas Fats Waller." In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.3 inches (8.9 x 13.5 cm.). Read More...
Glossy photograph of Astaire and Rogers on a ballroom dance floor in Swing Time, signed in brown felt tip by Fred Astaire and in black felt tip by Ginger Rogers. Unexamined out of frame, possibly laid down to backing, but in apparently fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.), framed to 13.5 x 11 inches (34.3 x 27.9 cm.) overall. Read More...