Attractive signed postcard photograph of the celebrated English soprano, one of the greatest interpreters of French art song. In very fine condition, 9 x 14 cm.
223. Tibbett, Lawrence. (1896–1960). Important Archive of Photographs, Letters, Diaries, Artwork from the Collection of Lawrence Tibbett
A fascinating and important collection of items from the personal collection of operatic baritone and entertainer Lawrence Tibbett. In three parts, as follows: Read More...
224. Tibbett, Lawrence. (1896-1960). Lawrence Tibbett’s engraved sterling silver tray commemorating “25 Years at the Met.”
Sterling silver (.345) 8” diameter tray “charger” which the Metropolitan Opera of New York presented to one of its longest-performing stars, Lawrence Tibbett, for 25 years of service. Fashioned by Georg Jensen, silversmith, of New York. Slight tarnishing, else unused condition.
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Autograph letter from the Italian song composer and singing teacher to both the Queen of Italy (Margherita of Savoy) and to the English royal family, including Her Majesty the Queen. One page, 19 January, 1907. Accepting the nomination for "Honorary Patron" of the "Societa Orchestrale Italiana-Giuseppe Verdi" of Philadelphia. Boldly signed. Read More...
Fun item from the great American jazz vocalist and pianist, a gifted song stylist known for her rich voice and perfect pitch and for her salty speach and playful which earned her the nickname, "Sassy Sarah." Her custom "Sassie" California license plate, which was on the car she drove around town (and which continued to be driven, as per the registration ticket, by her daughter) and which were sold at her estate auction.
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Boldly signed LP cover portrait from the great American jazz vocalist and pianist. Corners and edges a little rough and toned, the portrait and signatures in fine condition and including the LP itself in apparently good condition.
Paris: Various Publishers. c. 1782-18??. An extremely rare copy of Viotti's first 20 violin concerti (of 29), all separate issues bound together, including many rare first editions. Modern red boards, three-quarter black leather. With scattered foxing and a few title pages stained or rebacked, some pages with early expert paper repairs or reinforcements, generally fine. Read More...
Original 18th century stipple engraving of the celebrated Italian violinist and composer. The engraving by W. Arndt after the portrait by P. Guérin, published by Breitkopf & Härtel. 18.5 x 23.5 cm. In fine condition, the page somewhat irregularly trimmed, a few spots of foxing, mostly outside the plate. Read More...
Rare original printed visiting card of the composer, signed and addressed with a note to Carl Runkwitz (1850 - 1942), the construction supervisor of the Festspeilhaus at Bayreuth. Dated 13 May, 1874, Wagner asks that Runkwitz to show a certain Herr Jackson around the (in progress) Theater. 6 x 9 cm, a few small stains and areas of toning, overall fine. Read More...
Striking CDV portrait photograph of the great composer, issued by Pierre Petit of Paris and with his imprint on the verso. 6.5 x 10 cm. A few stray marks, overall in very fine condition.
London: Grant Richards. [1898]. First edition. Signed and inscribed later [London, 23 May 1930] on the half-title page: "Dear Mrs. Malcolm, Yes: this is a first edition. There was / no previous publication in any form." Small 8vo, 140 pp. Cloth. Two bookplates, hinge at half-title cracked, else fine. Housed in a custom clam shell box. Read More...
1940 Decca Recording Release "Wizard of OZ" original (78) record set. Inscribed on the inner front sleeve: "For Hy + Frances/ Sincerely / Harold Arlen". Read More...
Pair of 10 x 13 inch doubleweight original 1938 C.S. Bull photographs of the beloved entertainer, most famous for his performance as The Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz." Both of the present "study in motion" photographs show Bolger during the filming of "Rosalie." One photograph in fine condition, the other with creases and tears to edges.
Unusual original concert photograph of the beloved singer and actress, signed and inscribed to the late singer/actor Judd Jones, who early in his Broadway career was known as Davy Jones: "To Dave - May life be good to you, Judy." 19 x 23 cm. Stamped on the verso by the photographer Zen Arthur. Some surface crazing, torn area at bottom of photograph extending just to edge of signature archivally repaired from verso and otherwise fine. Directly from Jones's estate and with a copy of the NY Times Obituary for Jones.
Glossy oblong 8 x 10 inch photograph of Haley in his most famous role, as the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz, shown here with Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion. Boldly signed and inscribed, "To Jeanna from the 'Tin Man' Jack Haley."
New York: Leo Feist. [1939]. Original printed sheet music for the celebrated song “Over The Rainbow,” boldly signed and inscribed on the cover by the lyricist: "For Emily / with the kissing face / Yip Harburg." Slightly toned around the edges, else fine. Read More...
Autograph from the Tony Award-winning American actor and comedian best remembered today for his role as the Cowardly Lion and the farmworker Zeke in the classic 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz," but well known during his life for his work in burlesque, vaudeville, and Broadway. The present signature was obtained - and so written at the foot of the page by the collector - after Lahr's performance in "Two on the Aisle" at the Shubert Theatre, Boston on April 2, 1952. Page measures 10.5 x 12.5 cm. Nicely matted together with a glossy 8 x 10 inch photograph of Lahr as the Cowardly Lion.
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New York: Knopf. 1953. First edition. Hardcover in dj. 300 pp. Inscribed on the first free endpage: "For Buz - who I love, and who really knows that 'It takes more than Talent' / Mervyn 1953." Jacket heavily chipped with rear inner panel separated, otherwise fine throughout. Read More...