Fall 2016 Catalogue

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83. Massenet, Jules. (1842-1912).
Original Cabinet Photograph

Original cabinet photograph of the French composer best known for his operas, including Manon and Werther. Photographed by V. Daireaux of Paris. Areas of toning to two corners; slightly irregularly trimmed; otherwise in very good condition. 4 x 6.5 inches (10.4 x 16.6 cm).
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84. Massenet, Jules. (1842-1912).
Printed Visiting Card with Autograph Musical Quotation from "La Vierge"

A boldly penned AMQS from the great French composer, four measures titled "La Vierge" with text from his oratorio composed in summer 1878 and first performed in 1880, the piece which the composer desired to be played at his own funeral. Inscribed below his printed name "je vous écoute mais je ne crois pas encore !" and "Affectueux souvenir à vous deux," the inscription addressed to Miss Brunet-Lafleur and Mr Lamoureux in March 1879 (formerly with a disintigrating envelope giving this information), signed by Massenet with his monogram. Read More...
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85. [Menotti, Gian Carlo. (1911–2007)] [Ellis, Osian. (1928–2021)].
Cantilena e Scherzo for String Quartet and Harp (1977) - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT BY OSIAN ELLIS

An interesting autograph manuscript by the harpist and composer who gave the first performance of the work, evidently copied by him from the manuscript and with his detailed markings and corrections and annotations throughout, this being almost certainly the copy used by him in preparation of the first performance.  Upright folio. 10 pp. Accomplished in black, blue and purple ink, and pencil. In fine condition.  Read More...
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86. Menotti, Gian Carlo. (1911–2007).
Three Autograph Musical Manuscripts from "Five Songs"

An interesting set of three autograph fair copy manuscripts from the Italian composer of "Amahl," "The Medium" and others. The autograph manuscripts of three of the composer's "Five Songs" of 1983 given by Menotti to the conductor Spiros Argiris (1948 - 1996) at the time he was the Music Director of the Spoleto Festival. Folio. Each song scored for voice and piano, titled and signed at the head: The Idle gift, 2.5 pp; The Swing, 4 pp; The longest wait, 4 pp. Read More...
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87. Messiaen, Olivier. (1908–1992).
Important Early Autograph Letter: "I must forget our physical ailments and return gradually to my rainbow of modes, of rhythms, and of resonance."

An important wartime autograph letter signed by Olivier Messiaen (“Messiaen”), February 15, 1940, to his friend and musical supporter Virginie Schildge-Bianchini, thanking her for a care package, advising her on her musical pursuits, and shedding light on his own devotion to music even in the midst of a war. Read More...
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88. Messiaen, Olivier. (1908–1992) & Loriod, Yvonne. (1924–2010).
"Grive musicienne" - Autograph Musical Quotation

AMQS from the French composer, organist, and ornithologist, beautifully capturing the song of the "Singdrossel (Grive musicienne)" or song thrush. The grive musicienne makes an appearance in his organ work Chants d'oiseaux (1951) as well as the later piano suite Petites esquisses d’oiseaux (1985). Messiaen has penned three measures of birdsong, signed, and dated 1959. Below his signature, a further signature and inscription from his first wife, the French pianist Yvonne Loriod.  18 x 11.5 cm. Small light stain in a blank area, else fine. 
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89. [Music Iconography] Azevedo, Alexis. (1813-1875).
Les Doubles-Croches Malades: Petite Revue Bi-Mensuelle de Critique Musicale

Paris: [Chez L'Auteur]. 1874. Bound copy of twelve issues of a humorous bimonthly periodical on musical affairs, published by Alexis Azevedo, the Parisian music critic and biographer of Rossini. Between paragraphs, the magazine features highly amusing small drawings of personified sixteenth-note characters in various positions: dancing, lying down, carrying a treble clef, and even fencing!  24mo. Nos. 1-6 (April-September 1874), 192 pp; nos 7-12 (October-December 1874), 186 pp; index to the second volume, vi pp. Green and gold marbled boards. Wear and toning to the edges; overall very good in fine binding. 

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90. [Music Manuscript].
Manuscript Song Book in Dutch

Northern Europe, 18th century. Over 150 pages of alternating groups of musical notation and verse, mostly of a religious nature. Square 12mo, brown ink, contemporary leather; rebacked, inner joints conserved, some soiling, etc.
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91. Neukomm, Sigismund. (1778-1858).
Hochgesang von der Nacht von Lamartine. Op. 60 - INSCRIBED to the Director of the Koninklijk Harmonieorkest Sint Cecilia (Belgium)

Mainz: Schott's Söhne. [ca. 1827].

Piano vocal score.  Oblong folio. Engraved throughout. [PN] 3027.  50pp. Text in French and German. Inscribed on the title in an unknown hand to M. Gortebeeck, as a "souvenir de la bonne et belle exécution" of the work on August 19, 1864 at the secondary school of Dendermonde, Belgium, where Gortebeeck was the director of the of the "Koninklijk Harmonieorkest Sint Cecilia." In original pink wrappers, reinforced with contemporary paper along the spine, spine chipped, handling wear and light staining around the edges, title and early page lower margins with evidence of (mostly cleaned) ink staining, a few pages quite toned, overall very good.   Read More...


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92. [Ponchielli, Amilcare. (1834 - 1886)] Ponchielli, Annibale..
Autograph Musical Quotation

AMQS from the son of the important Italian composer Amilcare Ponchielli (teacher of Puccini and Mascagni at the Milano Conservatory, whose "La Gioconda" remains a favorite) and the soprano Teresina Brambilla, who himself was a music critic and minor composer. On a postcard of Pompeii, he has penned three measures in Adagio, identified as from his Quartetto. He has signed and dated: December 16, 1904. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño, with the original Italian stamp and postmark. Significant foxing on the verso and a slight crease and smudge on the recto; overall in fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.7 x 8.8 cm).
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93. Shostakovich, Dimitri. (1906-1975).
Signed Photograph

Pristine signed photograph of the esteemed Soviet composer whose 15 symphonies and large body of chamber and instrumental works occupy a place of central importance in the 20th-century repertoire. An original photograph measuring 3.5 x 5.5 inches [9 x 14 cm], signed and inscribed boldly in purple ink in the lower blank margin. Very fine.
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94. Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971).
Autograph Signature on a Buenos Aires Postcard

An autograph signature from the important Russian composer, dated Buenos Aires, May 16, 1936. On a postcard showing a work by Juan L. Palliere at the Museo Historico Nacional in Buenos Aires. Addressed on the verso to the collector, Ramona Imaz Otaño, with the original stamp and postmark. One slight smudge at the upper edge; overall in very fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.8 x 8.7 cm). Read More...
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95. Wagner, Richard. (1813–1883) [Anton Seidl (1850–1898)].
TRISTAN UND ISOLDE - Inscribed to Anton Seidl and with his Performance Markings Throughout

Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel. [1860]. First Edition. Tristan und Isolde. Vollständiger Klavierauszug von Hans von Bülow. 2° (330 x 260 mm). Engraved throughout. [PN] 9942. Without the cast and index leaf after title as in some copies, title repaired and strengthened along margins, some leaves with repairs mostly to corners, occasional some spotting and soiling. Modern half morocco, matching blue marbled paper over boards. Provenance: Anton Seidl (1850-1898), Hungarian conductor, a protégé of Richard Wagner and participant in the first Bayreuth Festival, conductor of the New York Philharmonic (presentation inscription by Wagner, slightly trimmed). A historic example of the score. Read More...
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96. [Jazz & Song] [Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987) & Cole, Nat King. (1919–1965) & Garland, Judy. (1922–1969) & Horne, Lena. (1917–2010) & Sinatra, Frank. (1915–1998) & Crosby, Bing. (1903–1977) & Bennett, Tony. (b. 1926) & Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996)] Hirschfeld, Al. (1903–2003).
"Great American Singers" - Signed Hirschfeld Caricature

Signed print of a caricature sketch of a group of some of the most important twentieth-century American popular singers, by the noted American artist Al Hirschfeld. While Fred Astaire plays the piano, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Judy Garland, and Nat King Cole all gather around - each depicted in a few almost cruelly accurate pen strokes! Signed at the bottom right in Hirschfeld's trademark narrow capital letters. Printed caption at the upper left. Printed on cardstock, signed within the image and then in blue ink by hand lower right. In very fine condition. 11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.5 cm).
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97. [Jazz & Song] [Autograph Album] Sinatra, Frank. (1915–1998) & Ellington, Duke. (1899–1974) & Calloway, Cab. (1907–1994) & Krupa, Gene. (1909–1973) & Adler, Larry. (1914–2001) & Dorsey, Jimmy. (1904–1957) & Dorsey, Tommy. (1905–1956) & Sullivan, Ed. (1901–1974) & Crosby, Bob. (1913–1993) & Cugat, Xavier. (1900–990) & Rogers, Roy. (1911–1998).
1940's Radio Host Autograph Album Signed by Dozens

An interesting and attractive album of warm personal inscriptions and autograph signatures assembled in the 1940s by Dick Gilbert, a DJ on Arizona radio station KTYL who hosted on his show a veritable who's-who of popular music of the era. The leather album, embossed with Gilbert's name, contains signatures and personal inscriptions from jazz musicians, bandleaders, singers, actors, and Latin stars including Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Gene Krupa, the Andrews Sisters, Ed Sullivan, Tito Guizar, Cab Calloway, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Roy Rogers (and Trigger!) and many more. Most of the stars have written notes of thanks to Gilbert, some even adding sketches (the first page of the album has an amusing self-portrait caricature by Xavier Cugat). Frank Sinatra writes "It's kinda hard to think of the proper words to show my gratitude - so I'll just say thanx Dick - and you'll know what I mean," dated January 1943, and Krupa inscribes "To Dick - Thankz Ten Million For All The Fine Plugs." Included with the album in its original box are four brightly colored posters from Gilbert's show, each advertising a new record of the late 1940's and featuring a great caricature of Gilbert with a pile of records. Also included is a further unidentified signature on a brochure from an Arizona golf course. Read More...
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98. [Jazz & Song] Baker, Chet. (1929 - 1988).
1982 Autograph Letter about Money, Touring, and Tom Baker

An interesting and rare autograph letter from the later years of the jazz legend's life to his friend Jim Butler. In the original envelope postmarked September 20, 1982, the letter details Baker's money woes while on tour in Canada and California, and apologizes for not being able to pay back Butler the money he had lent Baker. Baker mentions his girlfriend Ruth [Young], and an upcoming gig in Calgary organized by "some young guys who were very interested in my playing," and his upcoming tour in Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia. In a subtle mention of his ongoing drug problems, Baker writes, "I've been getting by since I last saw you on Tussion X cough syrup and feel as though I've made a lot of progress," and goes on to mention the death of actor Tom Baker from an overdose. (Complete text below.) A fascinating glimpse into Chet's later years, after his return to jazz, and his ongoing struggles with drugs and debt. Read More...
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99. [Jazz & Song] Baker, Chet. (1929 - 1988).
Autograph Postcard from Saudi Arabia

Autograph postcard from the jazz legend, written on tour in 1983 while in Saudi Arabia. Postmarked with the Hirji date 13.5.1403 (Gregorian February 26, 1983) and on the verso with the American date of March 3, 1983, the postcard reads: "Dear Jim, Here we are in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Stan and I are staying at the home of the U. S. Ambassador here; it's very beautiful and very warm. A couple of days ago we were in Oslo. So far the tour has been great; hope you are too. See you, maybe in August. Love - Chet." On the verso, the fascinating huge César sculpture "The Thumb," on display in Jeddah. In very fine condition. 5.5 x 4 inches (14.7 x 10.2 cm). Read More...
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100. [Jazz & Song] [Baker, Chet. (1929 - 1988) & Baker, Tom (1940-1982)] Wulff, Ingo..
Collection of Cards, Letters, Screen Treatment and Book

An interesting collection of material relating to the American jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and flugelhornist, known for his early promise, swift fall into drug addiction, and career resurgence in the 1970's and 80's. From the collection of Jim Butler, a dedicated Chet Baker collector who became a friend to Baker and his family, the archive includes a copy of the 1989 publication Chet Baker in Concert and a brief correspondence with its German editor, Ingo Wulff; part of a screen treatment by Chet's friend, actor and writer Tom Baker, about Chet's life; three Christmas cards from Carol Baker, Chet's widow; and various assorted magazine clippings. Overall in very good to fine condition. Read More...
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101. [Jazz & Song] Cantor, Eddie. (1892-1964) [Chevalier, Maurice. (1888-1972)].
Take My Life - INSCRIBED TO MAURICE CHEVALIER "a good friend -- a fine citizen of France -- the adopted son of America"

Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. 1957. Autobiography of the American singer, dancer, comedian and early TV personality, inscribed on the front end paper to fellow entertainer Maurice Chevalier: "To Maurice -- a great artist -- a good friend -- a fine citizen of France -- the adopted son of America -- Affectionately, Eddie. June 9, 1958." 288 pp. Beige cloth, without dust jacket. Slightly smudged title on spine; light shelf wear; overall in fine condition. Read More...
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102. [Jazz & Song] [Coleman Hawkins Sextet] Hawkins, Coleman. (1904-1970) & Monk, Thelonious Sphere. (1917-1982) & Byas, Don. (1912-1972) & Best, Denzil. (1917-1965) & Harris, Benny. (1919-1975) & Warner, Selwyn..
Autograph Signatures of the Coleman Hawkins Sextet

Rare signed album page from the complete members of the important sax player's successful forward-looking sextet, including pianist Thelonious Monk, signed in 1944 at the group's appearance at the Top Hat Club in Toronto. On gray cardstock measuring 14 x 20 cm; 5.5 x 8 inches. Three horizontal folds, upper section mounted to an album sheet, else fine.  Read More...
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