Fall 2012 Catalogue

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183. Munch, Charles. (1891–1968).
Autograph Signature

A bold autograph from the longtime Boston Symphony Conductor, on an album page, 11.5 x 18.5 cm.


Charles Münch was Music Director of the Boston Symphony from 1949 to 1962 and Director of the Berkshire Music Festival/Center (Tanglewood) from 1951 to 1962. As BSO conductor, he resumed "the policy initiated there by Monteux in the 1920s of making the Boston SO the chief agent for the introduction of new French music to the American public." (Grove Online)
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184. Munch, Charles. (1891–1968).
Personally Used Conducting Baton

One of the personally used conductor's batons (approx. 41 cm), from the longtime Boston Symphony Conductor. Nicely mounted and elaborately framed with a printed portrait to approx. 18 x 22 inches overall. One end of the baton has slipped from it's mount, but the frame could be opened and this easily adjusted. Read More...
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185. Munch, Charles. (1891–1968).
Postcard Photograph Playing the Violin

Early vintage unsigned original postcard photograph of the conductor playing the violin. 14.5 x 10 cm. Silvering to the image, otherwise fine. Read More...
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186. Munch, Charles. (1891–1968).
Signed Photograph

Signed Photograph from the longtime Boston Symphony Conductor. An attractive bust portrait, signed and inscribed in 1950 int he lower margin to Carlos Pinfield (1889 - 1956), violinist in the BSO who was also first violin of the Boston Symphony Quartet . 19 x 25 cm. Read More...
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187. Munch, Charles. (1891–1968) & Monteux, Pierre. (1875–1964).
Humorous 1953 Photograph

Funny vintage 8 x 10 inch 1953 press photograph: "Charles Munch, conductor of the Boston Symphony Orhcestra, wears a sheriff's ten-gallon hat as he nabs his guest conductor Pierre Monteux in a bit of horseplay during a train stop on their western tour. Munch wears a honorary vigilante's badge."

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188. Munch, Charles. (1891–1968) & Schweitzer, Albert. (1875–1965).
Original 1954 Photograph with Schweitzer

Beautiful original doubleweight photograph of the Alsatian organist/philosopher/theologian/physician speaking with the important conductor, who - according to a note in pencil on the verso - had just completed a performance of Brahms's Second Symphony in June of 1954. 17.7 x 23.7 cm and in very fine condition.
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189. [Music Iconography] Bernard, Francis. (1900 - 1979).
Exposition de l'habitation au grand palais

Colorful poster issued ca. 1950 for the 9th Exposition de l'habitation au grand palais. 52.5 x 38.5 cm. The illustration by the popular poster artist Bernard, published by Bedos. Neat horizontal and vertical creases, small tear to right edge, else fine.
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190. Offenbach, Jacques. (1819-1880) [Gill, Andre. (1840-1885)].
La Lune, with original caricature by ANDRE GILL.

4 November, 1866. Issue 035. Large folio with colored front illustration, 4pp. 33 x 48 cm. Usual folds, reinforced along spine, else fine.

The illustration shows the composer riding a large violin, wearing a rose garland and conducting a swirling cloud of characters from his operas. Andre Gill, regularly persecuted by censorship, was probably the greatest caricaturist of his time in Paris.
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191. Offenbach, Jacques. (1819-1880) [Nadar, Gaspard-Félix Tournachon. (1820-1910)].
Nadar Cabinet Photograph

An original Nadar cabinet photograph of the legendary operetta composer and composer of "Les Contes d'Hoffmann." A richly printed image, 2 corners slightly creased, else fine. 11 x 17 cm.
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192. [Offenbach, Jacques. (1819-1880)] Pilati, Auguste. (1810 - 1877).
"Les Statues de L'Alcade des Bouffes Parisiens," Inscribed to Madame Offenbach

Paris: Schnenberger. [ca. 1850]. Oblong folio (10 5/8 x 13 5/8 inches). 5pp. Cover lithograph by Victor Coindre, engraved music. [PN] 2297. Inscribed in blue ink: "Hommage de l'auteur a Madame J. Offenbach, A[ugus]te Pilati" [Juliano, being his pseudonym]. Separated at spine, lighly worn and somewhat toned mostly at margins, otherwise fine. Read More...
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193. [Opera] Various - Flagstad, Ponselle, Pons, Bori, Moore, Tibbett, Easton, Lawrence etc..
Opera Autograph Album

Vintage paper autograph album, including signatures of many of the greatest singers of the 20th century. With a few exceptions, signed one per page, single sides only, and generally in ink. The signatures include those of Kirsten Flagstad, Lucrezia Bori, Lotte Lehmann, Grace Moore, Rosa Ponselle, Lily Pons, Ina Bourskaya, Editha Fleischer, Elizabeth Rethberg, Gertrude Kappel, Queena Mario, Marjorie Lawrence, Richard Bonelli, Joseph Bentonelli, Virgilio Lazzari, Lawrence Tibbett, Richard Crooks, Julius Huehn, Thelma Vatipka, Florence Easton, Bruna Castagna, Margaret Halstead, Kathryn Meisle, Ina Petina, Helen Oelheim, Pearl Besuner, Eide Norena, Hilda Burke, Karin Branzell, Editha Fliencher, Josephine Antoine, Thelma Votipka and others.
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194. Paderewski, Ignace Jan. (1860-1941).
1891 Caricature

Charming early printed caricature of the Polish pianist, composer and statesman who was also prime minister and foreign minister of the Polish Republic (1919). An illustration from a November 14, 1891 issue of the weekly illustrated British humour magazine "Punch," in which the pianist is referred to as "Paddy Rewski"! Matted to 5 x 7 inches.
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195. Paderewski, Ignace Jan. (1860-1941).
Autograph Musical Quotation from "Manru."

AMQS from the Polish pianist, composer and statesman who was also prime minister and foreign minister of the Polish Republic (1919). 2 measures boldly written in pencil and identified as "Moderato" from the second Act of his opera "Manru." In fine condition, signed "with every good wish of I. J. Paderewski." 10.7 x 7 cm. Read More...
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196. Paderewski, Ignace Jan. (1860-1941).
Autograph Musical Quotation from "Polish Fantasy."

AMQS from the Polish pianist, composer and statesman who was also prime minister and foreign minister of the Polish Republic (1919). 6 measures boldly written in ink, identified as being from his "Fant. Polon. op 19" and marked "Allegro molto vivace." Signed "I. J. Paderewski" and dated "Bristol - April the 1st, 1895." On an album page with a decorative border, mounting remnant at far left, slight show through from writing on verso, otherwise fine. Together with an 8 x 10 inch vintage portrait photograph.
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197. Paderewski, Ignace Jan. (1860-1941).
Early Cabinet Photograph

OriginalElliott & Fry cabinet card photograph portrait of the young Polish pianist, composer and statesman who was also prime minister and foreign minister of the Polish Republic (1919). A note in pencil on the lower margin dates this to 1891, "when he first came to America." Mounting remnants on verso, otherwise fine. 11 x 17 cm.
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198. Paderewski, Ignace Jan. (1860-1941).
Large Signed Photograph

Large original sepia doubleweight Hartsook photograph, boldly signed on the photographer's mount by the Polish pianist, composer and statesman who was also prime minister and foreign minister of the Polish Republic (1919). 27.5 x 35 cm. Paderewski is shown here half-length, with his chin resting on his right hand and an intense, focused look on his face. Contained in the original photographer's folder, in perfectly preserved condition - an ideal example.
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199. [Paderewski, Ignace Jan. (1860-1941)].
Original Painting

Original oil painting on wood, a fine portrait of the Polish pianist by a highly accomplished but unidentified artist. 5.75 x 4 inches, framed to 8.75 x 7 inches. Very fine.
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200. Parlow, Kathleen. (1890 - 1963).
Signed Mishkin Photograph

Rare large and bold autograph signed inscription dated 1908 from "the lady of the golden bow" beside a mounted original Mishkin photograph. The photograph rather silvered, the album page and signature in very fine condition, from an album compiled by Julia Wilmotte Henshaw (1869 - 1937), English-Canadian botanist and journalist. 25 x 33 cm. Read More...
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201. Patti, Adelina. (1843–1919).
Autograph Letter regarding Portrait in "Les Etoiles du Chant."

A nice signed letter from the great soprano. 1 page, on her monogrammed letterhead. Dated May 1, 1868. In French, authorizing the publication of her portrait: "Vous me demandez l'autorisation de publier mon portrait gravé par Monsieur Morse, dont j'apprécie le talent charmant dans votre livre "les Etoiles du Chant" qui doit aussi contenir ma biographie. Sachant bien que vous ferez là un acte de pénitence et ne voulant pas nuire au salut de votre ame, je suis heureuse de vous donnez l'autorisation que vous désirez..."
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202. Pauer, Max von. (1866-1945).
Autograph Letter

Autograph letter from the German pianist and teacher. 1 page. January 31,1895. In English, to "Miss Oldfield," agreeing "to see the young lady of whom you spoke when lately here." A few age spots, otherwise fine. 10.5 x 14 cm. Read More...

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