New York: Museum Of Mothern Art . 1964. First edition. 36 pp. 7" x 7" (cm 18 x 18). Signed on the title page by the German-born American artist and educator whose work, both in Europe and in the United States, formed the basis of some of the most influential and far-reaching art education programs of the 20th century. Including 4 color lithographs and in fine condition throughout.
Interesting and spirited autograph letter from the composer to the violinist with whom he frequently performed and for whom he wrote his Violin Concerto (1931) and the Duo Concertante (1932). 16 July, 1943. 1 p. on Stravinsky's personal stationery, signed in ink with his initials and with an insertion and four lines in holograph script. Together with the original envelope. From the collection of Dushkin's grandaughter. Read More...
A pair of original photographs of Leo Tolstoy, one showing him together with his daughter Alexandra, as he reads from a manuscript to her, shown seated at a typewriter. The second image is of the writer seated on a veranda with an unidentified older woman. Each photograph has been signed on the verso in purple pencil "A Tolstoy / 30 July / 1931." Read More...
New York: Harms. 1927. First edition, first issue. Standard format song with lyrics, the rare true first edition with only three songs listed on the cover. Condition is good, slight wear, small right edge tear repaired inside with thin archive tape, light music store stamp lower right. All points as per Fuld p. 412, who locates only 3 copies of the true first edition (LOC, Brown, Fuld). Read More...
SP from the Grammy-winning American jazz tenor saxophonist widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. A number of his compositions, including "St. Thomas", "Oleo", "Doxy", and "Airegin", have become jazz standards. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Rollins with his tenor saxophone, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gary—Best Wishes, Sonny.” Fine.
An unusual signed item from the American actor whose moody, rebellious persona resonated in films such as East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause (both 1955). He died tragically young in an automobile accident but still remains a film legend. Read More...
Signed check penned and signed by the highly regarded American songwriter best known for the musical Showboat and for such standards as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” California Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Kern, “Jerome D. Kern,” payable to "Jerome D. Kern" for $50.00, May 2nd, 1939, and - you guessed it - endorsed on reverse "Jerome D. Kern"! Expected cancellation holes affecting the front 2 signatures but not the third, generally fine.
Original 8 x 10 inch moody photograph of the great musician, shown leaning pensively on his hand at a table while studying a score, the end of his horn in parallel to his forearm. A heavy crease towards the bottom of the image. Without photographer attribution, but evidently an original first generation print.
19. Bizet, Georges. (1838-1875). "Don Juan de Mozart ... Transcrite pour Piano Solo par Georges Bizet" - Signed Presentation Copy
Paris: Heugel & Cie. [1866]. The printed first edition score of Bizet's piano reduction of Mozart's "Don Giovanni," inscribed on the half title " À Mademoiselle Christine de Noné / Hommage du transcripteur / Georges Bizet." In fine condition, the initials "C.N." in gilt on the front board. Edges a little rubbed, inner front hinge cracked but binding completely solid otherwise, contained in a custom red leather and cloth box, stamped in gilt at spine. Read More...
Fascinating letter from the important Italian composer to the great soprano. Autograph letter signed, Paris 13 del 1828, to Mme Malibran-Garcia ; 1 page, 4to. Integral address leaf, letterhead printed "Musique du Roi, Le Directeur de la Musique particulière du Roi et de Madame la Duchesse de Berry." In Italian. Read More...
Important and highly interesting collection of heavily annotated and revised printed and manuscript pre-publication proofs, 1948 - 1953, for the first and revised editions of Poulenc's Sonata for Piano and Cello, detailing the composer's final alterations to the score as well as Fournier's significant contributions to the final publication. Read More...
A historic document, signed by the eminent cellist and co-signed by his wife, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, [Paris 17 March 1978]; 1 page typed, signed in blue ballpoint pen; in Russian. Read More...
Leipzig: Verlag von Edwin Schloemp. [1882]. First edition. Large oblong folio, a black and gilt-stamped beige portfolio containing nine mounted plates depicting the original set designs from the first production given in July, 1882. 1 portfolio ([4] p., 9 cards) : 9 mounted heliogravure plates ; portfolio: 30 x 39.5 cm, cards: 28.3 x 37.1 cm, image: 16.2 x 21 cm. Rare. Worldcat records only three copies in the United States. Read More...
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Signed 12 x 12 print by both of the American architects who were in partnership from 1967-91. The image showing various architectural plans for their landmark collaboration of the AT & T World Headquarters at Madison Avenue, New York (now known as the Sony Building) completed in 1984. Artist's Proof numbered 56 of 60. Signed by both Johnson and Burgee in bold black inks with their names alone to the lower white border.
Rome: Edizioni Eureka. 1966. Original rehearsal copy for the instantly recognizable Main Title music of the celebrated 1966 Italian epic Spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach in the title roles respectively. 2 pp. Toned around the edges, else fine. Read More...
A rare signed candid photograph of the great Swedish tenor and his wife, soprano and actress Anna Lisa. A unique image of the two singers, boldly signed in blue ink by both. 8.8 x 14.9 cm and in very fine condition.
Signed 1949 French program from the great Austrian pianist and composer who worked in both the classical and jazz fields. Boldly signed beneath his portrait, in a complete program from his performance of the Schumann Concerto under Ernest Ansermet and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. Fine condition.
Bronze high-relief portrait medal of the legendary Diva, inscribed "Maria Felicita Malibran Garcia" around the right-facing portrait. Verso with the text "Per Universale Consenso Proclamata Mirabile Nel Canto E Nell'Azione Milano MDCCCXXXIV. 44 mm. 37.9 grams. Signed by the eminent medallist Vittorio Nesti. Andorfer & Epstein 388. A very rare medal. Read More...
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Gilt paper crown, a traditional "galette des rois" crown, signed and inscribed by Picasso to Serge Lifar and dated 6.1.60, in thick red pencil, signed also by Lifar in blue pencil and with the stamp of the Lifar Collection. 6.5 x 51 cm. In fine condition, housed in a custom gilt-wood two-sided full view tabletop frame. Read More...
1956 Palace performance souvenir program, 9 x 12 inches, featuring images and a biography of Garland’s career, neatly signed in blue ink on the cover within the graphically striking yellow spotlight shining onto her photograph portrait. In fine condition, with some mild handling wear. Obtained in person at Garland's historic return to NY's Palace Theater.