Spring 2018 Catalogue

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161. [Conductors] Ozawa, Seiji. (b. 1935).
Original 1968 Press Photograph with the New York Philharmonic

Original 1968 press photograph of a young Seiji Ozawa, shown at the podium as a guest conductor with the New York Philharmonic. Stamped on the verso: November 22, 1968. Slight area of red rubbing to image; otherwise fine. 8 x 10.25 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm).
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162. [Conductors] Shaw, Robert. (1916–1999).
Signed Photograph in Action

Action photograph of the popular choral conductor with his baton raised, signed humorously over his white shirt front: "Please move to higher ground!"  Glossy black and white image in very fine condition, 26 x 20.5 cm. Read More...

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163. [Conductors] Skrowaczewski, Stanislaw. (1923–2017).
Signed Photograph at the Podium

Signed photograph of the superb Polish conductor and composer, longtime leader of the Minnesota Orchestra (1960-1979) and of the Hallé Orchestra (1984-1991).  Skrowaczewski is shown in action at the podium, with his baton and arms in motion.  Boldly inscribed and signed in the lower margin.  In very fine condition, 20.6 x 25.7 cm.
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164. [Opera] Billington, Elizabeth. (1765–1818) [Linley, Thomas. (1733–1795)].
The Duenna - Original 1802 Playbill

Birmingham: Knott and Lloyd. [1802]. Original playbill for a July 29, 1802 performance of Thomas Linley's opera The Duenna, starring the English singer and actress Elizabeth Billington. At the Birmingham Theatre, the evening's entertainment also included "A new dance, called The Shipwreck'd Sailor," and "the Farce of The Deaf Lover." Light toning, soiling and some very small splits; overall in fine condition for its age. 8 x 12.25 inches (20.2 x 31.2 cm). Read More...
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Theater

165. [Opera] Bumbry, Grace. (b. 1937).
Signed Photograph, Studying "Un Ballo in Maschera"

Signed doubleweight photograph of the American mezzo-soprano, one of the pioneering generation of African-American opera and classical singers in the mid-twentieth century. She is shown curled up in an armchair, studying the score to Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera, and has signed boldly at the foot. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20 x 24.8 cm).
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166. [Opera] [Callas, Maria. (1923–1977)].
"Medea" - 1959 Royal Opera House Program

Original program from La Divina's June 17, 1959 performance as Medea at the Royal Opera House. The production also starred Jon Vickers, Joan Carlyle, and Nicola Zaccaria. 4 pp. Light toning, especially to the upper edge, with one small water stain; overall in fine condition. 8.5 x 12.5 inches (21.6 x 31.8 cm).

This production traveled to London from Dallas, where it had been highly successful, in exchange for Covent Garden's mounting of Lucia di Lammermoor.
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167. [Opera] Callas, Maria. (1923–1977).
Original 1974 Photograph

Original press photograph of the great singer in recital. Stamped on the verso: March 3, 1974. Slight tears; edges covered in tape; overall in good condition. 18.8 x 21.8 cm.
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168. [Opera] Cvejic, Biserka. (1923–2021).
Signed Photograph as Aida

Signed Louis Mélançon photograph of the Serbian mezzo-soprano in costume as Aida, the role in which she made her Met debut in 1961. Slight edge wear; overall fine. 4 x 6 inches (10.4 x 14.8 cm).
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169. [Opera] Farrar, Geraldine. (1882–1967).
Hartsook Photograph as Carmen

Doubleweight photograph of the important American soprano and actress as Carmen, shown wrapped in a Spanish-style shawl and with her STAMPED signature at the lower right. Photographed by Hartsook of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Dated on the verso: December 1917. Cropping marks to the margins and one crease at the foot; overall very good. 7.75 x 10 inches (19.7 x 25.4 cm). Read More...
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170. [Opera] Girardi, Alexander. (1850 - 1918).
Signed Photograph Postcard to Otto Isakower

Photograph postcard signed by the celebrated Austrian actor and operetta tenor.  Addressed and postmarked on the verso to Otto Isakower, the Viennese psychoanalyst who later emigrated to New York.  Very slight spotting and one crease at the corner, mounting remnants on the verso; otherwise in very fine condition.  8.6 x 13.6 cm. Read More...

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Law, Politics & Social Sciences

171. [Opera] Lehmann, Lotte. (1888–1976) [Melchior, Lauritz. (1890–1973)].
Typed Letter Signed to Lauritz Melchior

A touching typed letter signed from the German soprano to Danish-American tenor Lauritz Melchior, after the death of Melchior's wife, Kleinchen. 24 February, 1963. 1 p. Writing after Kleinchen's funeral, Lehmann offers her heartfelt sympathy: "I would have liked to tell you so many things, but my words were drowned in tears [...] I feel for you so deeply and I wish I could give you some comfort. The only comfort seems to me, that you know she is with you." Holograph corrections in blue ink throughout, signed "Lotte" at the foot. Together with a typed translation with further historical notes; full translation below. In fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.7 x 28 cm). Read More...

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Opera

172. [Opera] [Lieder] Fischer-Dieskau, Dietrich. (1925–2012) & Moore, Gerald. (1899–1987) & Seefried, Irmgard. (1919–1988) & Lane, Maryon. (1931–2008).
Autograph Signatures from the 1953 Edinburgh Festival

Autograph signatures of the German baritone known as the greatest Lied singer of the twentieth century, the distinguished German soprano and the great English collaborative pianist.  The three appeared together in a recital of Hugo Wolf's Italienisches Liederbuch at the 1953 Edinburgh Festival.  The signatures appear together on a single album leaf. Read More...

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Dance

173. [Opera] Ludwig, Christa. (1928–2021).
Signed Photograph as Fricka

Signed stage photograph of the important mezzo-soprano in costume as the goddess of marriage in Wagner's "Die Walkure," one of her most celebrated roles and the role in which she made her final Metropolitan Opera appearance in 1993. Glossy color photograph, boldly signed in silver pen. In very fine condition. 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm).

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174. [Opera] Melchior, Lauritz. (1890–1973).
Two Signed Photographs in Pagliacci and Siegfried

Two signed costume photographs of the Danish-American opera star, known as the quintessential Wagnerian tenor. He is shown in costume as Siegfried and as Canio in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci. He has signed each photograph "Lauritz" at the upper left and added "Siegfried" at the foot of the first photograph. The image as Siegfried is photographed by Carlo Edwards of New York and stamped on the verso. Some light edge wear; overall fine. Each 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.6 cm).

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175. [Opera] [Opera] Ludwig, Christa. (1928–2021) & Kirsten, Dorothy. (1910–1992) & Munsel, Patrice. (1925–2016) & Pons, Juan. (b. 1946).
Collection of Signed Photographs and Autographs

Collection of signed photographs and autographs from 14 important twentieth-century opera singers. The collection includes signed photographs from: Frances Bible (4 x 6); Jerry Hadley (4 x 6); Nicolai Ghiaurov (5 x 7); Margaret Price (2 signed photographs, 4 x 6); Geraint Evans (4 x 6); Richard Kness (signed photograph and 2 autographed cards); Leo Nucci (8 x 10); Hans Sotin (8 x 10); Patricia Munsel (8 x 10); James King (4 signed costume photographs and 1 signed portrait photograph, 4 x 6, with autograph letter); Juan Pons (2 signed costume photographs, 5 x 7 and 4 x 6); Dorothy Kirsten (4 x 6); Jeanie Altmeyer (4 x 6); Elena Obraztsova (8 x 10); and Christa Ludwig (2 signed portrait photographs, 4 x 6 and 8 x 10). In fine to very fine condition overall, with crisp signatures. Read More...


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176. [Opera] [Opera] [Mars, Mademoiselle. (1779–1847)] [Sontag, Henriette. (1806–1854)] [Malibran, Maria. (1808–1836)] [Cinti-Damoreau, Laure. (1801–1863)] [Pasta, Giuditta. (1797–1865)] [Georges, Marguerite. (1787–1867)] Llanta, Jacques-François. (1807–1864).
"Les Artistes Contemporaines" - Original Engraving

Original engraving of six important actresses and singers of the nineteenth century: Mademoiselle Mars, Henriette Sontag, Maria Malibran, Laure Cinti-Damoreau, Giuditta Pasta, and Marguerite Georges. The six women are depicted in a stylized grouping by the engraver Jacques-François Llanta ca. 1832. Light toning; overall very fine. 6 x 8 inches, matted to 8.25 x 11.75 inches (21 x 29.7 cm).

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Art & Design
Art

177. [Opera] [Opéra de Monte-Carlo] Gunsbourg, Raoul. (1860-1955).
Autograph Musical Quotation and Autograph Letter mentioning Grand Duke Vladimir and Fauré

ALS in French from the Romanian-born director, impresario, composer, and writer who led the Opéra de Monte-Carlo for nearly six decades.  On Parisian letterhead of the periodical Gil Blas, dated December 11, 1907, he writes: "Are you free to lunch tomorrow (or soon, today), Thursday?  If so, you would do Mme. Gunsbourg and me a great pleasure if you come to lunch with us..."  He goes on to list the other guests, who include "S. A. S. le Grand Duc Wladimir, M. M. Hébrard, Fauré" and others.  He gives his address and phone number and concludes, "a warm handshake and best wishes, Raoul Gunsbourg."  Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia was a patron of the arts and made frequent trips to Paris.  Letter folds, light spotting; otherwise in fine condition.  13.3 x 20.8 cm. Read More...

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Autograph Letter
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Opera

178. [Opera] [Patti, Adelina. (1843–1919)].
Original 1861 Broadside from her First English Tour

Original broadside from the Theatre Royal Manchester, advertising the legendary prima donna in Lucia di Lammermoor, in "her first appearance out of London" on August 19, [1861].  Patti, only 18 years old at the time, appeared with the much older singers Hermine Rudersdorff, Maria Caradori, Giorgio Ronconi, and Joseph Tagliafico, among others. The week's performances also included La Traviata, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, and L'Elisir d'Amore. Overall creases, chips, edge wear and a few small edge tears, but overall in very good condition for its age. 10 x 20 inches (25.7 x 50 cm). Read More...
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179. [Opera] Pinza, Ezio. (1892–1957).
Monogrammed Cartier Gold Cigarette Holder

Gold cigarette holder used by the great Italian basso and bearing his engraved monogram "E. P." In high polish 14K gold with a carved amber filter, signed Cartier, Zeus Pat. Pending. 5.25 inches (13.2 cm) long. From the collection of the Metropolitan Opera Guild, given by Mrs. Ezio Pinza in 1961/2.
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Ephemera
Opera

180. [Opera] Pons, Lily. (1898-1976).
Large Signed Photograph

Stunning large signed portrait photograph of the glamorous French-American coloratura soprano, shown wearing a ruffled white dress and holding a fan. She has boldly signed and inscribed across the foot of the image. A few smudges to the inscription, but overall in very fine condition. 11 x 14 inches (28.1 x 35.4 cm).

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