Spring 2022 Catalogue


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81. [Opera] [Gluck, Cristoph Willibald. (1714–1787)] [Saint-Hubert, Antoinette. (1756–1812)].
Two Engravings from "Iphigénie en Aulide"

Pair of hand-colored engravings depicting the French opera singers Antoinette Saint-Huberty and Augustin-Anastase Chéron in costume for the composer's opera Iphigénie en Aulide ca. 1800.  The captions read "Costume de Mlle. St. Huberti / Rôle d'Iphigénie en Aulide" and "Costume de Mr. Chéron / Rôle d'Agamemnon dans Iphigénie en Aulide." Moderate foxing to both pieces, overall in fine condition.  5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21.6 cm.). Read More...

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82. [Opera] Horne, Marilyn. (b. 1934).
Signed Photograph as Isabella in "Italiana in Algeri"

Joyous signed photograph of the American mezzo-soprano, who has inscribed "To Paul, / Best regards, / Marilyn Horne / 11/82," in costume as Isabella for a production of Rossini's Italiana in Algeri.  Typewritten label mounted to verso.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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83. [Opera] Lazzari, Virgilio. (1887–1953).
"The Only Time He Frowns" - Photograph of Lazzari bowling with his wife.

Amusing photograph of the Italian bass, a longtime performer with the Chicago Civic Opera and Metropolitan Opera, bowling in his backyard, a look of great intensity and concentration upon his face.  The typewritten press note (mounted to verso and viewable if folded below the lower portion of the image) reads "The Only Time He Frowns / Virgilio Lazzari has transformed part of his lawn into a bowling green.  Unusually the good natured basso of the Chicago Civic Opera Company is smiling, but when he bowls it is a very serious matter.  Mrs. Lazzari watches, ready to applaud or sympathize."  One-inch tear to right margin, uneven trim to upper portion of photograph, overall in fine condition.  8 x 12 inches (20.3 x 30.5 cm.).

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84. [Opera] [Malibran, Maria. (1808–1836)] [Callas, Maria. (1923–1977)] .
"Per la Malibran" - From the Collection of Maria Callas

Bulògna: Voulp al Sass.. 1830. 16mo.  12 pp.  Unusual and rare panegyric poem composed in dialect by Italian writer Caméll Minarèll, honoring Maria Malibran, creator of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and works by Bellini and Mendelssohn, one of the most celebrated singers in history, whose early death at the age of 28 contributed to her status as a figure of legend. An extraordinary association copy from the collection of the 20th Century's greatest soprano, originally acquired in the historic 2007 Sotheby's Auction "Maria Callas and her Pygmalion - Her life with Giovanni Battista Meneghini."  Bound in pale pink paper boards. Light toning and foxing throughout, overall in fine condition. Very rare, only one other copy recorded (Stanford). Read More...

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85. [Opera] [Metropolitan Opera].
Curtain Pieces

Nine pieces from various curtains that once hung in the Metropolitan Opera, all from the collection of former head usher David Garrity.  The pieces come in a variety of fabrics and patterns, including one section of cording, 13 inches in length. Light wear consistent with age, overall in fine condition. Fabric pieces ranging in size; largest 15.75 x 3 inches (40 x 7.6 cm.), smallest 4.25 x 3.25 inches (10.8 x 8.3 cm.). Read More...

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86. [Opera] [Metropolitan Opera] Gatti-Casazza, Giulio. (1869-1940).
"Long Live Our Beloved Gatti" - Original Photograph

Original doubleweight photograph of a crowd of Metropolitan Opera stars celebrating the longtime head of the company who managed the Met from 1908 to 1935. Corners torn, edges chipped. 10 x 8 inches.

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87. [Opera] Mojica, José. (1895–1974).
Signed Photograph

Signed doubleweight Fernand de Gueldre of Chicago portrait photograph the Mexican tenor and film actor who retired from show business to become a Franciscan friar.  Mojica has inscribed to Charles Drumheller, tenor and longtime rehearsal pianist at the Metropolitan and Chicago Lyric Opera:  "To my friend Chas. H. / Drumheller a remembrance / of our 1924–25 season—Most / sincerely / José Mojica / Chicago Civic Opera."  Small area of spotting to left margin, small loss to lower left corner, else in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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Original photograph by Italian photographer Alfredo Valente of the beloved opera and Broadway star, who has signed and inscribed to French composer H. Maurice Jacquet: "To Maurice Jacquet / In remembrance + all good wishes / Grace Moore / 1942" in black ink to the lower margin.  Jacquet accompanied the singer for a performance in Quebec CIty on November 3 of the same year.  Photographer stamp to verso.  Chipping to lower right and upper left corners, pin holes to each corner and some toning, else in very good condition.  7.75 x 9.75 inches (19.7 x 24.8 cm.). Read More...

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89. [Opera] [Opera].
Collection of Signed and Unsigned Original Photographs

Important archive of eighty-nine photographs from the collection of Charles Drumheller, tenor and longtime rehearsal pianist at the Metropolitan Opera and Chicago Lyric Opera, including original doubleweight photographs by Bangs, Daguerre, Hartsook, Matzene, Mishkin, Moffett, Setzer, and others of Fernand Ansseau, Chase Baromeo, Rudolf Bockelmann, RIchard Bonelli, Sofia Charlebois, Marion Claire, Cesare Formichi, Mary Garden, Herbert M. Johnson, Frida Leider, Luigi Montesanto, Claudia Muzio, Maria Olszewska, Iva Pacetti, Rosa Ponselle, Maria Rajdl, Robert Ringling and many more, as well as signed photographs of dozens of singers, including Morton Adkins, Francesco Daddi, Octave Dua, Alfred Kaufmann, Morgan Kingston, Florence Macbeth, Charles Marshall, Edith Mason, Margery Maxwell, Gertrud Pålson-Wettergren, Carolina White etc. Most 8 x 10 inches and in generally fine condition. 

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Original atmospheric Anton Sahm of München photograph of the German bass-baritone in costume as Amfortas in a production of Parsifal.  Signed by the photographer to the lower margin of the photographer's mount and also with his stamp to verso.  Mount unevenly trimmed, else in very fine condition.  Approx. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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91. [Opera] Pavarotti, Luciano. (1935-2007) [Rooney, Mickey. (1920-2014)].
Signed Photograph to Mickey Rooney

London Records promotional photograph by Christian Steiner of the great tenor, signed and inscribed "A Jan and Mickey with all my admiration / Luciano 89." 8 x 10 inches. In fine condition. Read More...

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92. [Opera] van Gordon, Cyrena. (1892–1964).
"Welcome Golden Voiced Eagle" - Press Photograph with Oglala Tribe Members

Press photograph of the American contralto with four Native Americans of the Oglala Tribe in ceremonial dress.  The typewritten press note mounted to to the lower portion of the photograph reads "Welcome Golden Voiced Eagle / For services to the Indian Fellowship Society Cyrena Van Gordon, prima donna of the Chicago Civic Opera company, was adopted recently into the Ogallah [sic.] Sioux tribe and was christened Golden Voiced Eagle.  She is seen here receiving congratulations of Princess Silver Toes.  Chief Buffalo Bear and Mrs. Buffalo Bear are shown in the back ground."  Top margin trimmed, else in fine condition.  With press note, measures 8 x 14 inches (20.3 x 35.6 cm.). Most unusual! Read More...

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93. [Opera] Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901) [Mitropoulos, Dimitri. (1896–1960)].
"Un Ballo in maschera" - INSCRIBED TO DIMITRI MITROPOULOS

Milan: G. Ricordi & C. [Franco Columbo]. 1959. Partitura (nuova edizione riveduta e corretta). 4to.  Hardcover, green cloth.  Lithograph.  [PN P.R. 159].  527 pp. Inscribed by the publisher/editor on the front free endpage to the Greek conductor, translated from the Italian, "To Dimitri Mitropoulos / with much affection  / Franco Columbo/ 12/6/1959."  Light wear to cover and spine, else in fine condition. Read More...

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94. [Jazz & Song] 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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95. [Jazz & Song] Brubeck, Dave. (1920-2012).
Signed Photograph

Signed promotional photograph of the influential jazz pianist and composer, shown at the keyboard, who has signed his name to the lower margin.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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96. [Jazz & Song] Cook, Barbara. (1927–2017).
Signed Promotional Photograph

Signed Columbia Records promotional photograph of the American actress and singer who originated the role of Marian Paroo in The Music Man.  Cook has inscribed "For Paul– / All the best / Barbara Cook" to the lower margin.  Very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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New York: Columbia Masterworks. Assortment of four autograph album recordings, ca. 1950s-1960s, including: "I Want a Girl" and other Famous Girl Songs, PAT Records LP 100, signed to front cover by lyricist William A. Dillon; 1956 pressing of Paul Nero & His Hi Fiddles, Sunset LP 303 Ortho-Fi, signed and inscribed to front cover by jazz violinist Paul Nero; 1966 pressing of Hits Galore, RCA Victor Mono PRM-227 & Stereo PRS-227, signed and inscribed to front cover by musician Dick Leibert (Come Dance with Me); and Rare Wine, Vanguard VRS-9003, signed and inscribed to front cover by American actress and singer, Shannon Bolin.  Light wear and toning to sleeves.  Records have not been play-tested, though overall in apparently fine condition.

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98. [Jazz & Song] Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974).
Early Signed Photograph

Handsome signed doubleweight Bloom of Chicago portrait photograph of a young Ellington, shown seated at a counter in a cream-colored suit.  The great composer and bandleader has inscribed "To Dick / Best wishes always / Duke Ellington" in blue with a fountain pen.  Mills Artist Bureau stamp to verso.  Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition.  10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).

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99. [Jazz & Song] Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996).
Signed Photograph

Unusual signed and uninscribed closeup 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph of the great singer, known as the “First Lady of Song,” widely regarded as the one of finest jazz vocalists of all time. An image of the singer in her glorious prime, signed later with her name alone across the image in bold black ink, evidently very late in life after diabetes had left her largely blind. In fine condition.

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100. [Jazz & Song] Getz, Stan. (1927-1991) & Freeman, Bud. (1906-1991).
Signed Photographs

Pair of signed halftone photographs of the jazz musicians, printed to opposing sides of a single sheet which has been trimmed from either a paperstock book or program.  Getz has inscribed "To Neal / Sincerely, / Stan Getz" to the upper margin of a photograph by American photographer Herman Leonard, and Freeman has inscribed "Best wishes to Neal / from / Bud Freeman."  In fine condition.  7.75 x 10 inches (19.7 x 25.4 cm.).

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