Summer 2012 Catalogue


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Rare signed sepia postcard photograph of the legendary ballerina, Nijinsky's dance partner at the Ballets Russes.  Signed and inscribed in Russian, in purpil pencil. 9 x 14 cm and in fine condition.

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22. [Ballets Russes] Nijinsky, Waslaw. (1889-1950).
Bold Autograph Signature

Bold pencil autograph of the legendary dancer, signed "W. Nijinsky." On a 2.5 x 2 inch card, nicely mounted with a reproduction photograph of him in costume. Authentic signatures of Nijinsky are very rare.

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23. [Ballets Russes] Opera Privé de Paris.
1929 Premiere Saison Program

Profusely illustrated 1929 program for the Opera Privé de Paris production of “Prince Igor” by Borodine. 9.5 x 12.5 inches. 28 pp. Nine tipped-in color plates, including a portrait of its star singer, Maria Kousnetzoff; and, by Konstantin Korovine, six character costumes and two stage sets. The color cover is by J. Bilibine. Also included are full-page portraits of Madame Alexandra Balachova and of baritone Michel Benois, as well as many smaller photographs of other participants such as orchestra director Emil Cooper and choreographer-dancer Michel Fokine (who, a few years later, developed the famous Ballet based on Prince Igor). The center pages somewhat loose from the staples, edges slightly chipped, but complete and overall in very good condition. Read More...

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24. Barrère, Georges. (1876-1944).
Rare Signed Photograph Inscribed to Josef Franzel

Original 8 x 10 inch Mishkin photograph of the Barrère ensemble, signed and inscribed on the verso from Barrère to Josef Franzel, principle horn of the New York Symphony Orchestra and later horn player of the first New York Chamber Music Society and Barrère Ensemble: "To Josef Franzel / Best Wishes from Georges Barrère / New York, Nov. 30th. 1912." One corner chipped, overall in very fine condition. Read More...

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Original 1917 Smith College program from the famous "Trio de Lutece" which included legendary harpist, Carlos Salzedo and influential flute player, Georges Barrere. Together with cellist, Paul Kefer, they performed works by Rameau, D'Indy, Hahn, Ravel, Hue, and Salzedo himself. Mounting traces to verso, otherwise fine.

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26. Bechet, Sidney. (1897–1959).
Rare 1948 traveling book from Bechet’s time with Jazz Limited

Rare signed item from the innovative clarinetist and saxophonist regarded as one of the greatest wind players in the history of jazz. American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada Traveling Book, 4 x 6 inches, filled out and signed in blue ink on the inside of the front cover. In good condition, with moderate scattered toning, soiling, foxing, and rust spots from the staples that previously held the spine together. Issued on November 26, 1948, by Local No. 802 in New York, this book was used to record dues paid while performing out of town, and lists four entries detailing performances in Chicago and Philadelphia. A gritty relic from the jazz icon!

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A remarkable original presentation photograph in original photographer's folder/mount, stamped "Swaine, 146 New Bond St.W. and at Southsea," photograph measuring an impressive 16.5 x 6.3 inches (42 x 16 cm.). The photograph shows the entire orchestra -all men - assembled in a large dining hall, in their most elegant attire, seated at 6 long tables. Sir Thomas may be see standing along the far right wall, with his eyes closed. We do not know on which occasion this image was taken, but it may include additional musical luminaries, as there seem to be more than a single orchestra's worth of attendees.

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A scarce medal of the important French songwriter, by an unidentified artist. Features an excellent bust portrait facing left with text "PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER" and a star. Verso with a lyre and laurel and the text "NE LE 19 AOUT 1780 MORT LE 16 JUILLET 1857" surrounded by the quotation "NE N'AI FLATTE QUE L'INFORTUNE." 23 mm. Niggl 328. Read More...

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29. Berio, Luciano. (1925-2003).
1967 Portrait Photograph

Early 8 x 10 inch photograph of the influential Italian composer. Fine.

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30. Berio, Luciano. (1925-2003).
Autograph Musical Quotation

Neatly penned AMQS from the influential Italian composer. A measure marked "Calmo" to be played "ppp senza vibrato" and with mute, from his 1951 "Due Pezzi" for violin and piano. On manuscript paper, 21.5 x 14 cm.

The first performance—by pianist Seymour Lipkin and violinist Lorin Maazel, to whom the work is dedicated—took place during the 1952 Tanglewood Music Festival.


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31. Berio, Luciano. (1925-2003).
Signed Business Card

Signed printed card from the influential Italian composer. 15.5 x 11 cm.

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32. Bizet, Georges. (1838-1875).
Les Pecheurs des Perles - Important Signed Presentation Copy

The printed first edition score of his first opera Les Pecheurs des Perles [The Pearl Fishers], arranged by the composer for piano and voices, paginated 1-210 [but in fact 214 pages, as the numbers 85-88 have been repeated]. 4to, bound in roan backed boards, gilt title and bands on spine. Published by Choudens, Paris, n.d. [1863]. Signed and Inscribed on the dedication page in French to the tenor Francois Morini, who sang the major role of Nadir in the first production (and who is listed on the following printed Personages page): "A Nadir Morini - faible témoignage de reconnaissance, d'estime et d'amitié Georges Bizet." Read More...

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33. [Bizet, Georges. (1838-1875)] GALSWORTHY, John and Ada..
CARMEN An Opera in Four Acts taken from the story of Prosper Merimee, the original libretto by H. Meilhac and L. Halevy. New English Version by John and Ada Galsworthy.

London: Elkin Mathews. 1932. First Edition, First Issue. Number 6 of a Limited edition of 650 copies. 8vo, pp. 80. A new English version by John and Ada Galsworthy, signed by by both John and Ada. Red boards backed with white parchment spine, in the original printed red dust wrapper. Jacket chipped along top edge, but otherwise fine throughout. Read More...

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34. [Boston Symphony Orchestra].
Bronze 75th Anniversary Medal.

Bronze medal commemorating the 75th anniversary (1881-1956) of the great orchestra. 6.5 cm in diameter. 110 grams. Set in velvet in a satin-lined leather box, stamped "Medalic Art Co. New York."

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35. [Boston Symphony Orchestra].
Original 1915 Photograph

Original doubleweight photograph of the BSO posed in front of a train with a sign reading: "Boston Symphony Orchestra, Coast to Coast Boston to San Francisco, Panama-Pacific International Exposition SOUTHERN PACIFIC. 6 x 8 inches and in very fine condition.

The orchestra, under the direction of Karl Muck, performed 13 concerts on this tour.


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36. [Boston Symphony Orchestra] Henschel, George (1850–1934).
Musings and Memories of a Musician - SIGNED

London: Macmillan & Co. . 1918. First edition. 400 pp. Hardcover. With the portrait print by John Singer Sargent. Signed on the first free endpage by the musician of many talents who was a great conductor, composer, and baritone. The Boston Symphony Orchestra's first conductor, he was professor of singing at the Royal College of Music, London and a close friend of Brahms, who dedicated a number of songs to him.

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Vintage photograph of the three great conductors. Some creasing and in-painting from publication, else fine. 8 x 10 inches.

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38. Brain, Dennis. (1921 - 1957).
Signed 1957 Trio Program

A very rare signed Scottish program from the British virtuoso horn player largely credited for popularizing the horn as a solo classical instrument. The present program is from an appearance with the trio he founded with pianist Wilfrid Parry and violinist Jean Pougnet, both of whom have also signed. The trio performed works by Mozart, Schubert, Dukas and Brahms. 4 pp, 13.5 x 23 cm. From the collection of the BBC producer, Sylvia Cartner. Read More...

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39. Bulow, Hans Von. (1830-1894).
Autograph Musical Quotation

Boldly penned 4-measure detailed AMQS, "Presto," from the important German pianist and conductor. On a large album page signed and dated "Hannover, 11 Febr(uar) 1878." Sold together with an attractive period postcard portrait.



Bülow was one of the 19th century's most notable musical figures, as conductor, pianist and composer. He was a close associate of Liszt and Wagner, and performed throughout Europe and America.


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40. Bulow, Hans Von. (1830-1894).
Original CDV Photograph

A fine original photograph by Lehmann of Berlin of the important German pianist/conductor. 6 x 10 cm. In excellent condition.

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