Holiday 2022 Catalogue

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84. [Opera] Pinza, Ezio. (1892–1957).
"Tonight We Sing" - Screen-worn Costume

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.

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85. [Opera] Tamagno, Francesco. (1850–1905).
Autograph Signature with Original Photograph

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...
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86. [Opera] Verrett, Shirley. (1931-2010).
Signed Photograph

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...

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87. [Opera] [Wagner] Gudehus, Heinrich. (1842-1909).
Original Photograph as Lohengrin

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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88. [Jazz & Song] 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...

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89. [Jazz & Song] [Beatles] Starr, Ringo. (b. 1940) .
Bronze Finger Cymbals - FROM THE COLLECTION OF RINGO STARR

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...

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90. [Jazz & Song] Bellson, Louie [Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni]. (1924 - 2009).
Drum Case

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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91. [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...

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92. [Jazz & Song] [Cotton Club] [Calloway, Cab. (1907–1994) & Robinson, Bill. (1878–1949)].
"All Star Sepian Revue" - 1930's Cotton Club Table Mallet

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.

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93. [Jazz & Song] Davis, Miles. (1926–1991).
Autograph Signature with a Musical Note

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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94. [Jazz & Song] Davis, Miles. (1926–1991).
Original Photograph with a Painting

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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95. [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...

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96. [Jazz & Song] Franklin, Aretha. (1942–2018) [Gahr, David. (1922-2008)] .
Original 1974 Contact Sheet

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.  



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97. [Jazz & Song] Franklin, Aretha. (1942–2018) [Gahr, David. (1922-2008)] .
Original Photograph

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.  



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98. [Jazz & Song] [Talking Heads] Byrne, David. (b. 1952).
"True Stories" - Signed Promotional Photograph

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...

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99. [Jazz & Song] Waller, Thomas "Fats." (1904-1943).
Signed Postcard Photograph

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...
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100. [Dance] Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987) & Rogers, Ginger. (1911–1995).
Signed Photograph in "Swing Time"

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...

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101. [Dance] [Duncan, Isadora. (1877–1927)] Symonds, John Addington. (1840-1893) .
Wine, Women, and Song - THE COPY OF ISADORA DUNCAN

Portland, Maine: Thomas B. Mosher. 1899. WINE, WOMEN, AND SONG. Medieval Latin Students Songs Now First Translated into English Verse with an Essay by John Addington Symonds. The copy of the pioneering modern dancer and choreographer, signed by her to the front free endpage "Isadora Duncan."  One of 725 copies of Van Gelder handmade paper. Small 8vo. 190 pp. Half leather with marbled boards and marbled endpapers, decorative title and design to spine. Endpages browned and slightly stained, otherwise clean internally throughout, boards and front marbled paper splitting from spine approx. 2 inches from head, otherwise fine.  Read More...

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102. [Dance] Johns, Jasper. (b. 1930) & Cage, John. (1912-1992) & Cunningham, Merce. (1919-2009).
Dancers on a Plane – SIGNED

London: Anthony d'Offay Gallery. 1989. First.

First and limited edition, #55 of 200 copies signed to the half title page by artist Jasper Johns, composer John Cage, and dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham.  With text by Susan Sontag, Richard Francis, Mark Rosenthal, Anne Seymour, David Sylvester, and David Vaughn.  Original full dark grey linen, stamped in blind and in gilt; all edges trimmed; in original dark grey linen slip case. Slip case very slightly frayed, otherwise in very fine condition.  Read More...


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103. [Dance] [Nijinsky, Waslaw. (1889–1950) & Melba, Nellie. (1861–1931) & Tetrazzini, Luisa. (1871–1940)].
1911 Royal Opera House Programme, Printed on Silk

Programme from a June 26, 1911 State Performance of the Royal Opera at Covent Garden, in honor of the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. The performance included the Russian Ballet with Nijinsky, Karsavina, Cecchetti, Nijinska and others in "Le Pavillon d'Armide," as well as scenes from Aïda, Roméo et Juliette, and Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Nellie Melba sang the role of Juliette, and Luisa Tetrazzini followed in the role of Rosina. Attractively printed on silk, fringed around the edges, with the Royal insignia and a decorative border with portraits of the King and Queen. Mounted onto linen and attractively framed. Usual creases with partial separations along the central vertical fold and a couple of small pulls or holes elsewhere to fabric, otherwise in fine condition. 12.5 x 18 inches (31.5 x 45.5 cm), mounted to an overall size of 15 x 21 inches (38 x 53 cm.) overall.

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