Signed card with a mounted photograph of the marvelous French violinist. Though he left many superb recordings, it was a great loss to the music world when he committed suicide in 1982 after a long struggle with depression. 11.5 x 17 cm.
Signed program from the great contralto who died tragically young. A 1944 program from a performance of Handel's "Israel in Egypt," boldly signed by Ferrier as well as Isobel Baillie, Deddle Nash and Malcolm Sargent who directed the Northern Philharmonic Orchestra at Huddersfeld. Covers worn, separated at spine, light central vertical crease and a few stray marks, but with the signed page overall good. Read More...
84. Fétis, Francois-Joseph. (1784-1871). 6 Messes Faciles pour L'Orgue : Ouvrage composé pour l'instruction élémentaire des elèves organistes
Paris: Henry Lemoine. [1840]. First edition. Upright folio. Six volumes in one. Engraved throughout. [PN] 2501 - 2506. 26, 16, 21, 17, 19, 21 pp. Including the following sections: Read More...
1 page. On letterhead of the Conservatoire Royal de Musique - Cabinet du Directeur. Dated Bruxelles, 26 October, 1852. Addressed to the composer/conductor, Jules Benedict (1804 - 1885), in London. In French, a letter of introduction for Mr. Vogels, "former student at the Conservatoire, who is now a distinguished artist, especially adored for his playing of the viola and the viola d'amore which he plays especially well." He asks if he might "have occassion to employ him in some of the concerts you direct or in your special evenings" and notes that "you will be well satisfied by his talent." Edges a little rough, margins toned, overall fine. 13.5 x 21 cm. Read More...
Original Russian cabinet photograph of the great couple who created Tchaikowsky's "Queen of Spades" and who both made fine early recordings (especially Medea). In this beautiful image, they are shown in Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette." Edges lightly nicked, a few stray marks, overall fine.
Vintage signed 8 x 10 inch photograph of the young British-born actor who was was offered the title role in David Copperfield by MGM. This film made him an overnight star and he went on to appear in such classics as Anna Karenina, Little Lord Fauntleroy, and Captains Courageous. After a tour of duty with the Air Force in World War II, his film career faded. He later remarked that the millions he had earned as a child had been spent largely on lawsuits, including the widely covered 1937 custody trial between his parents and his aunt. Fine.
Original doubleweight Angus McBean photograph of the great actress around the time of Bergman's performance as Joan of Arc in the 1948 Victor Fleming film. A head and shoulders bust portrait of the actress with the short haircut she maintained for the role, stamped by the photographer on the verso and signed in blue fountain pen ink on the image "Ingrid Bergman." In very fine condition. 11.5 x 14 cm. Read More...
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Russian-born actor in perhaps his most famous role, boldly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.
Brynner is best known for his portrayal of Mongkut, king of Siam, in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for the film version; he also played the role more than 4,500 times on stage.
Autograph signed note from the great director to costume designer, Lidia Naumova. "To Lidia Ivanovna Naumov from S.M. Eisenstein (Unfortunately point 2 wholly applies for the collars as well)." 1 page, in pencil on tan paper bearing Soviet stamp showing an aviator. Framed with an image of Eisenstein. SS: 5 3/4" x 4 1/4". OS: 16 x 11 inches. Read More...
Signed photograph of the glamorous actress reclining in a negligee, as shown in the 1954 film "Jivaro." A few nicks and creases along lower edge of margin, else fine. 10 x 8 in.
A short but interesting letter from the great American actress and Academy Award winner. 1p. 8vo. Dated X -29-1992. Typed letter, signed in black ink "K. Hepburn." In full: "I'm glad you liked 'Keeper of the Flame' - As far as I know - it was not inspired by Lingbergh [sic] and his trip - I certainly don't think that film was pro-Nazi - " Mailing folds, else fine. Read More...
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Signed Photograph of the World War II veteran who became one of only two non-professional actors to win an Academy Award for acting, winning two for the same role. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Betty, with very best wishes, Harold Russell.” Some light contrast to signature and inscription and tiny adhesive remnants to middle of image, otherwise fine condition.
Vintage sheet music from the 1931 film "Indiscreet," boldly signed in black ink in 1980 by the American actress and singer, who adds the words "Come to me" to her inscription. In fine condition.
AMQS from one of the most instantly recognizable tunes by the popular American composer especially known for his enormous oeuvre of film scores. On a 5 x 8 inch sheet, slightly toned around the edges, with an additional unidentified signature above and numerous others on the verso.
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Leipzig: Bartholf Senff. [ca. 1850]. Title; verso blank; blank; 3-46. Engraved throughout. [PN] 108. Unbound folio, gatherings mostly separated along spine, lacking outer wrappers. The copy of Gottlieb Federlein (1825 - 1922), with his ownership signature and ink stamp on the title page. Read More...
Signed Electrola printed advertisement from the great Swiss pianist, the first to record Bach's Well-Tempered Klavier. 12.5 x 18 cm. Small tear from lower left edge, else fine.
A probing interpreter, Fischer wrote that "our aim should not be pure soil and sterile air in which nothing will grow."
Lovely original 11 x 14 inch drawing of the great singer, known as the “First Lady of Song,” widely regarded as the one of the finest jazz vocalists of all time. Signed in fountain pen “Sincerest + Best Wishes to you always Ella Fitzgerald” and signed and dated additionally by the artist, D. H. Ahrens in 1947. Some damp staining around edges which could easily be matted out and otherwise in fine condition. Unusual this large and unusual uninscribed.
Elusive signed photograph of the Spanish tenor. Despite his short stage career, lasting from 1919 to 1935, Fleta has been described as one of the most significant Iberian opera singers of the 20th century. Among the important international venues at which he sang were La Scala, Milan, (in 1923-26) and the New York Metropolitan Opera (in 1923-25). Additionally, in 1926, he had the honour of creating the role of Calaf in Puccini's posthumously-premiered final opera, Turandot, at the insistence of La Scala's principal conductor, Arturo Toscanini. Fleta therefore became the first to sing Nessun Dorma, one of the best known tenor arias in the history of opera. Read More...
Vintage autographed silver gelatin White Studios photograph of the groundbreaking dancer and choreographer for the Ballets Russes. 7.5 x 9 inches. Signed lower right corner against the dark background but still visible, right corners perished, otherwise fine. Signed photographs of Fokine are uncommon.