124. Haydn, Joseph. (1732–1809). Trois Quatuors pour deux violons, alto et basse. Composés et Dediés a Sa Majesté Frederic Guilleaume II Roi de Prusse [..] Oeuvre XXIX. Libro I.
Berlin: J. J. Hummel. [1788]. First German edition. Parts: Violin I (15 pp), Violin II (11 pp), Viola (11 pp), Cello (11 pp). Each with an elaborate title page illustration. Engraved. [PN] 636. The part for first violin a little rough along the outer edge with a small repaired tear to margin, otherwise in very fine condition throughout. Hoboken III.44-46. Read More...
Autograph letter from the Hungarian prince, a member of the famous Esterházy family, whose building of palaces, extravagant clothing, and taste for opera and other grand musical productions led to his being given the title "the Magnificent." He is remembered as the principal employer of Joseph Haydn. 1 page, in French, dated 26.7.1767. Read More...
Milan: C. Buccinelli. 1812. First edition. 8, 298, [3] pages, 8vo (c.18.5 x 12cms), engraved frontispiece portrait of Haydn by J. Neidl after Zitterer, ownership inscription to title, nineteenth-century calf-backed marbled boards, stamp to title excised and leaf repaired, slight damp staining to upper margins, light discolouration to title page, small worming to spine, heavy indent to upper board along the foreedge. From the collection of Arturo Toscanini. Read More...
72 page program, including a performance of “Die Harmonie der Welt” given at Munich on 2nd September 1957. Paul Hindemith conducted and the cast included Karl Schmidt-Walter as Kepler. 6 x 8 inches, in very fine condition.
A rare and desirable 5-measure autograph musical quotation signed, inscribed and dated Brno, January 1, 1924, by the Czech composer who here pens music from his charming opera "The Cunning Little Vixen" on a 7 x 3 inch photographer’s mount board.
Janacek completed work on the score of The Cunning Little Vixen in 1923 and the opera was premiered in Brno eleven months after the present quotation was penned, on November 6th of 1924.
Vintage bust portrait medal of the great Czech composer, inscribed recto with his name and dates; obverse with an incised facsimile autograph musical sketch. Signed "BLANK." 60 mm, 82 grams. In fine condition.
Moto-machi, Hiroshima: The YMCA Service Center. August 6, 1955. First edition. 28 pp. 22 cm. Japanese poems together with English versions, collected and translated by Miyao Ohara and with a foreword by D.J. Enright. Illustrated paper wrappers, stains and foxing to front, 2 leaves with toning from an acidic inserted receipt, else fine. Scarce. OCLC records 9 copies in the United States.
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Japanese woodblock print in colour depicting a samisen (stringed instrument) player. 35 x 45 cm. In very good condition.
A striking print from the important Japanese woodblock artist, an apprentice of Kunisada, especially known for his ukiyo-e actor-prints, woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time.
AMQS from the influential American jazz composer and pianist who has experimented with time signatures throughout his career, recording "Pick Up Sticks" in 6/4, "Unsquare Dance" in 7/4, and "Blue Rondo à la Turk" in 9/8. Here he has penned the first measure of "Blue Rondo," identifying it by title and signing "Dave Brubeck." On an index card, in very fine condition.
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Early signed 8 x 10 inch photograph of the "Classic Quartet" consisting of Brubeck, Paul Desmond on saxophone, Joe Morello on drums, and Eugene Wright on bass. Signed and inscribed by all four original members, corners lightly creased, mounting remnants on verso, overall fine condition. Read More...
Four original 8 x 10 publicity photos of Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Jimmy Grissom and "Cat" Anderson. The band members' photos have original autographs, however Ellington's photo is NOT autographed. The photo of Anderson is simply signed. The photo of Carney reads "To Ron & Alice, Best Wishes, Harry Carney." The photo of Grissom reads "To Ron, Good Luck Always, Sincerely, Jimmy Grissom." Small bend in upper corners of the signed ones, else fine. Read More...
Important original oversized photograph of the important American jazz composer, bandleader and pianist who remains the most significant composer of the genre. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 48.3 x 38.7 cm (18.5 x 16 in). Signed, inscribed, and dated in ink in the lower left corner of the image; copyright in ink and copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp on the verso. In fine condition. Read More...
New York: Perry Bradford. 1920. First edition. Rare signed sheet music from the early Jazz musician and composer. Sheet music for ‘Crazy Blues,’ 9 x 12, five pages, with Jordan's ownership stamps and signature in fountain pen on the front cover. In good condition, with heavy scattered soiling, some damp staining to the front cover, a few tears to the edges, some tape repairs to pages inside, and complete separation of the pages and binding. On pages 4 and 5, several lines of autograph alternative lyrics in Jordan's hand are barely visible, having been at some point nearly completely erased. Read More...
Stunning original De Bellis 8 x 10 inch doubleweight photograph, in very fine condition and boldly signed by the beloved American soprano, a star at the Metropolitan Opera who was also a popular radio voice with Rudy Vallee and Paul Whiteman. The first to record (with Lawrence Tibbett) the music from Porgy and Bess, she was featured in the 1938 film, "Goldwyn Follies."
Original Buenos Aires program from the great pianist whose flourishing career was cut tragically short by a plane crash on the way back from Australia. Copland wrote of him: “ I cannot conceive of his ever having given a dull performance – an erratic one, perhaps, a misguided or stylistically incongruous one maybe, but invariably one that was electric and alive.”
Desirable signed photograph of the great pianist whose flourishing career was cut tragically short by a plane crash on the way back from Australia. Copland wrote of him: “I cannot conceive of his ever having given a dull performance – an erratic one, perhaps, a misguided or stylistically incongruous one maybe, but invariably one that was electric and alive.” Read More...
Vintage 8 x 10 inch publicity photograph, boldly signed and inscribed "To my dear friends / Sr. Y Sra. Feldman / with every good wish from Louis Kaufman / Buenos Aires / June 1952." Creases to edges and corners, overall in very good condition Read More...