Winter 2023 Catalogue


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141. [Opera] Titus, Alan. (b. 1945).
Signed photograph from "Ariadne auf Naxos" at the Met (1976)

Signed photograph from of scene of the 1976 production of Richard Strauss's opera at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in which the American baritone had his first Met appearance as Harlekin. Inscription, "To Monty with love, Alan Titus 1976." With page (cast list) from program of the performance (March 20, 1976). Both items framed as an ensemble to 20.5 x 12.5 in (52 x 33.5 cm.) overall.

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142. [Opera] Traubel, Helen. (1899–1972) & Leinsdorf, Erich. (1912–1993).
Original "Tristan" Rehearsal Photograph

Original 1943 Alex Williamson photograph of the soprano and conductor rehearsing in a practice studio, in preparation for Traubel's Chicago debut as "Isolde" with the Metropolitan Opera Company at the Chicago Opera House. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25 cm.). Edges a little worn, some light rippling to the image, otherwise fine.

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143. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910).
Autograph Letter Signed

ALS of the singer and composer to an unidentified female, an invitation to a domestic concert. Dated "P[aris] April." 1 p. Bifolium. Translated from the French, in full: "Dear Madam, would you be interested in listening to an oratorio by my daughter, Mrs. Heritte, [performed by] a small gathering of artists? We will sing it tomorrow night at half past nine, and I have no need to tell you how much we would be flattered and happy to see you. One thousand good memories, in a hurry P. Viardot." In very fine condition. 6.5 x 4.25 inches (16.5 x 10.5 cm). Read More...

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144. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821–1910).
"Viardot will bring the pieces she wants to sing there and the person who will obligingly accompany them" - Autograph Letter Signed

ALS in the third person to "Madame Lenormant." In French. No date. 1 p. Bifolium, with address to final page. Translated from the French, in full: "Madame Viardot is sorry not to be able to receive Madame Lenormant throughout the day, as she is obliged to spend it away from her home. She asks Madame Lenormant to be completely calm regarding the soirée of Madame Rémanier [?] and not to [illegible] in any form. Madame Viardot will bring the pieces she wants to sing there and the person who will obligingly accompany them."  5.25 x 4 inches (13 x 10.3 cm). Integral folds, a few mounting or seal remnants, overall in fine condition.  Read More...

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145. [Opera] Vickers, Jon. (1926 - 2015).
Signed Photograph in "Don Carlos"

Signed glossy photograph of the powerful Canadian tenor in one of his greatest roles. Boldly signed in black sharpie ink. 4.75 x 6.75 inches; 12 x 17cm.

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146. [Jazz & Song] Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971).
"Lose Weight THE "SATCHMO" WAY – Signed Diet Plan

3 page stapled typed plan to "Lose Weight The 'Satchmo' Way by Lucille Armstrong & Louis Armstrong, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen on the first page: "Satchmo /Louis Armstrong." Further inscription to foot of final leaf: "P.S. Satchmo Slogan / the more you shit / the thinner you'll git / no shit." 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm). Somewhat wrinkled; stains to foot of third page. Read More...

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Health, Medicine & Nutrition

147. [Jazz & Song] Davis, Miles. (1926–1991).
"Milestones"- SIGNED

Rare signed copy of one of the great modern jazz albums. Columbia Six Eye 1193 MONO, signed in ink with his name alone "Miles Davis" on the rear cover. The records with some scuffs on both sides, but very good. Cover with wear to edges, a small seam split to lower edge and light wear ring, else fine.  Read More...

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A set of 5 autographs from the Duke Ellington band on two small pieces of paper, one dated 10/13 1967, the first signed from clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton and inscribed "To Jerry Ryan, Best Wishes"; the second identified "Duke Ellington's Band" in an unknown hand and signed with "Best wishes to Paul from Paul Gonsalves Ten. Sax," "Johnny Hodges," "To 'Paul from Sam Woodyard (Drums)" and "Jimmy Hamilton, Clarinet." 5 x 3 inches; 3.75 x 2.8 inches. Toned, else fine. 

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149. [Jazz & Song] [Holiday, Billie. (1915-1959)] Gottlieb, William. (1917 - 2006).
Billie Holiday at the Downbeat Club, NYC, 1947

Gelatin silver print, the image measuring 19 1/4x15 3/8 inches (48.9 x 39.1 cm.), the sheet slightly larger. 1947; printed 1979. Signed, titled and dated verso in ink by the artist. Nicely framed in solid walnut. Fine. 26 x 30 inches overall.  Read More...

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150. [Jazz & Song] [Piaf, Edith. (1915–1963)].
"Edith Piaf is Dead" - Original Press Photograph

Original press photograph showing Parisians standing outside the apartment of Edith Piaf shortly after her death in 1963. Original press caption on the verso reads: "Singer Edith Piaf died this morning in her flat in Paris. She was 47 years old... People and reporters standing before her flat in Paris, 67, BD. Lannes. The closed window-shutters are those of her apartment." In fine condition. 8.5 x 6.5 inches (21.8 x 16.5 cm).

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151. [Jazz & Song] Simone, Nina. (1933–2003).
"Viva La Musique" Signed Photograph

Signed halftone photograph of the legendary jazz singer and civil rights activist shown in seated pose, ca. 1987. She has signed and inscribed at the head in purple ink "Nina Simone  / Viva La Musique." An identical inscription in same ink (also including an AMQS) may be seen at ninasimoneproject.org and is dated by them to 1987. Evidently removed from a concert program and measuring 8.25 x 11 inches (22 x 28 cm). Two mat remnants on verso from prior mounting, else fine. Signed photographs of Simone are notoriously uncommon. 

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152. [Dance] [Ballets Russes] [Hoffmann, Gertrude. (1885-1966)].
Album Souvenir de “La Saison Russe” - Souvenir Program

New York: Gertrude Hoffmann Company. 1911. Rare souvenir program for the 1911 American tour which was the first performance of the Ballets Russes repertory in America. Billed as “Miss Gertrude Hoffmann Announces Les Ballets Russes,” the program features a lushly printed cover illustration, writings about various dances and dancers accompanied by halftone photographs and drawings. 24 pp. Original cord binding. Wear to outer edges of original wrappers, overall in fine condition. 9.75 x 12.5 inches (24.8 x 31.8 cm.). Read More...

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Ephemera

153. [Dance] Bruhn, Erik. (1928–1986) [Lindquist, John. (1910–1985)].
Signed Photograph from Jacob's Pillow

Signed original John Lindquist photograph of the Danish dancer and choreographer at Jacob's Pillow.  Photographer's stamp to verso.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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154. [Dance] [Dancing Carl] [Vee Lawnhurst & Tot Seymour].
"To my darling sweetheart...the sweet girl in the world to me" – Postcard Love Note

Charming vintage postcard photograph by Kline Photo [no place, no date] of one Dancing Carl shown in a dance pose with arms extended front and backwards, one leg bent, the other kicked back, his name printed within the negative, inscribed by him in blue ink with a lengthy inscription on both sides. The smitten Carl, writes in part [all sic] on the recto, "Frum [Dancing Carl] To my darling sweetheart...the sweet girl in the world to me"; and to the verso,  "honey hope you will like it / I will send you more that / if you want the....love you darling..." followed by the bulk of the lyrics to the 1934 Vee Lawnhurst & Tot Seymour song, "Accent on Youth," beginning "Why is the rose beginning to bud in Spring? / Why are the birds beginning to fly and sing? / And why have I this new sensation? / It's just the accent on youth! /Why do I year for kisses so fresh and so sweet?..." Read More...

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155. [Dance] Gardel, Pierre. (1758 - 1840).
Autograph Letter Signed

ALS by the French ballet dancer, ballet master, violinist, and composer to the writer Charles de Pougens [not named in the letter] (1755-1833), March 22, 1819. In French. 1 p. Single leaf: "I have read the charming work that you deigned to entrust me with with the greatest attention and the most lively pleasure. The idea is a lucky one, the [reader's] interest is increasing ... Receive, Sir, the expression of my acknowledgement of having assigned to me, so to speak, the first read-through of this delicious work, and would you please indicate a day and hour when I could talk to you about it in private." 9 x 7.25 inches. Read More...

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156. [Dance] Kirstein, Lincoln. (1907 - 1996).
Dance: A Short History of Class Theatrical Dancing - INSCRIBED TO MONROE WHEELER

New York: P. Putnam's Sons. 1935. First. 8vo. Full light blue cloth, red-embossed spine, original cream and red-brown printed dj, illustrated endpapers, top edge red.  Inscribed by the author to Kirstein's friend Monroe Wheeler, "for Monroe with love and thanks. Nov. 15, 1935. L.E.K." DJ slightly tattered at extremities, otherwise a fine copy. From the estate of Monroe Wheeler.  Read More...

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157. [Dance] Mordkin, Mikhail. (1880-1944).
Mikhail Mordkin and his Russian Ballet - 1926 Illustrated Souvenir Program

Original souvenir program for the 1926-27 season of the touring company of the great Russian dancer, who is shown taking aim with a bow and arrow in a halftone photograph mounted to cover.  24 pp.  Light wear to outer edges of wrappers, three marks to cover photograph, overall in fine condition.  9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.).

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158. [Dance] Nijinsky, Waslaw. (1889-1950) [Balogh, Rudolf. (1879-1944)].
Signed Photograph in "Spectre de la Rose," 1916

Halftone postcard photograph of Nijinsky in Fokine's "Le Spectre de la rose," signed in brown ink to the lower mount "W Nijinsky / 1916." Sight: 5.25" H x 3.25" W Frame: 11.75: H x 9.5" W. A fine signed example of an iconic image, uncredited on the present example, but the photograph taken by Rudolph Balogh during the Ballets Russes March season in Budapest, March, 1913.  Read More...

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159. [Dance] [Nijinsky, Waslaw. (1889-1950)] Nijinsky, NEE de Pulszky, Romola. (1891 - 1978).
"Nijinsky: By Romola Nijinsky, His Wife" - SIGNED

New York: Simon And Schuster. 1947. First edition, eleventh printing. 8vo. 447 pp.17 photograph illustrations, index. Hardcover, red cloth in illustrated dustjacket, signed and inscribed by Romola Nijinsky on the first free endpage in blue ink: "To Marguerite Mc Bride / who is so wonderful + helpful / with my best wishes / Romola Nijinsky / 1952. New -York."  Binding tight and very fine, a few pages with light corner creases, scarce dj with sunned spine and tears to edges, overall very good condition. Read More...

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160. [Dance] Rubinstein, Ida. (1885-1960).
Autograph Letter Signed Mentioning André Gide and Jacques Ibert

Elusive ALS from the celebrated Russian ballerina and actress [to Elisabeth de Gramont, not named in the letter]. [Paris,] August 12, 1933. In French. 2 p. Single leaf. In full: "Dear Madam, how pleased I am by the distinction that has just been conferred on all of you and how happy I am to send you all my best and most sincere congratulations. I met André Gide yesterday to whom I spoke about your Diane [de Pitiers]. He is very enthusiastic about it and thinks it will be a wonderful thing. I know that [Jacques] Ibert [1890-1962] works in a great exaltation. With all my heart he thanks you for your precious collaboration, dear Madam, and asks you to believe in my best thoughts and in my feelings of true sympathy. Ida Rubinstein." In excellent condition. 10 x 7.75 inches (25 x 20 cm). Read More...

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