Autograph signature dated 1954, matted with a halftone portrait of the Italian conductor. Overall 10.5 x 9 inches (26.7 x 23 cm). In fine condition. Read More...
19110. Capote, Truman. (1924–1984). Archive of Letters to his Spanish Translator, including one about "In Cold Blood"
An interesting archive including two autograph letters and an autograph postcard from author Truman Capote to Dr Ramon Garcia-Castro, who translated Capote's work into Spanish and also penned a critical volume on the author, "Truman Capote: de la Captura a la Libertad". The first letter (on stationary from "Gemini", the Florida home of "Swan" Gloria Guinness, 4 February 1964) reads: "Dear Senior Castro- Thank you very much for your kind letter. I very much look forward to reading your essay. With good wishes -- Truman Capote." The second letter (on Capote's own Tiffany & Co stationery, 30 April 1964) reads: "Dear Sir- Thank you for your letter. Yes, I received your book and was pleased to do so, through unfortunately my Spanish is so very poor that I cannot read it with any degree of real appreciation. However, a friend of mine, a student of Spanish literature, has promised to read it for me, and if you could send him a copy, I will give it to him. I have been working for five years on a new book; it is quite long (for me), but I expect it to be finished by September. I am very excited about it (usually I am _not_), and I hope you will like it. It's called "In Cold Blood." With good regards T. Capote." The postcard (postmarked Jun 17, 1968) reads: "When you arrive in the United States please let me know and I will be very pleased to see you. My address is 870 United Nations Plaza, New York, N.Y. Sincerely, T. Capote." Read More...
[Paris]: self-published. [1827]. Second volume only, 331- 551 pp. Engraved. [PN] M.C. (the initials of the composer). A few tears to margins, scattered browning or foxing, period boards scuffed but sturdy.
Incomplete but uncommon publication from the Italian opera composer, born in Naples, who studied in Paris with Luigi Cherubini. He was Professor of counterpoint at the Paris Conservatoire from 1840 to 1858. From the celebrated collection of André Meyer.
Uncommon autograph musical quotation from the Italian opera composer, who has penned a detailed musical quotation for piano and voice with the text "Gia la notte s'avvicina..." and dated Paris, January 11, 1855. While we have not been able to identify the work from which the quotation is taken, the text is an excerpt from Metastasio's Cantate, also set by Beethoven and Rossini. In very fine condition. 9.75 x 6.75 inches (25 x 17 cm). Read More...
10150. [Card Case]. Enamel and silver card case by Thomas Spicer, 1859
Card case in sterling silver and green enamel: 3-1/4"h x 2-1/2"w. By Thomas Spicer, 1859. In the original box and with card receipt from the famous "Bottega dell'Argento" on Via Bocca di Leone in Rome.
5224. [Carnegie Hall]. Photograph of Carnegie Hall Berlin Orchestra Picket
Striking original 1955 photograph. According to clipping on verso, "Police are on alert as pickets march in front of New York's Carnegie Hall...to protest the appearance of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra because its conductor and manager were Nazi Pary members. More than 250 turned out to picket. The Betar Zionist group, which had planned to spearhead picketing, arrived at the hall a little late and found the front entrance already being picketed. One of their leaders denounced the early arrivals as "left wingers" and refused to march with them. He led his group around to the rear entrance. Others staged a protest march on a third side of the hall. The performance was sold out." 7.15" x 8.95" and in fine condition.
19581. [Carnival of Jazz]. "Necking time...on the spacious dance floor" - Original Photograph
Original Keystone Press Photograph of a couple engaged in a passionate embrace on the floor of the Royal Albert Hall, taken during the London Carnival of Jazz in January of 1959. Press label to verso reads in part "More than 3,500 teenagers went to the Royal Albert Hall on Friday night, for the third all-night Carnival of Jazz. / It's 5:30 am, and necking time for this couple on the spacious dance floor. As the dancing goes on and on, at the Royal Albert Hall- home of the Proms." Edge wear, sizing notations to verso, overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Original photograph of the important choreographer, shown rehearsing "'Billy Goes on a Journey,' the ballet she has designed for the new musical, 'Carousel,' with Jan Clayton (left) and Bambi Linn." Stamped March 25, 1945 and with the above newspaper caption affixed to verso. Some white in-painting and small crease to upper left corner, stamps and stickers to verso, else fine. 8.1 x 5 inches (20.5 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
Baltimore: Carrs. [Ca. 1800]. 1 pp. Engraved. Edge wear, foxing, else in fine condition. 9.5 x 13.5 (24.1 x 34.2 cm.). An anonymous arrangement of the popular English country dance tune, possibly by the publisher himself. Read More...
Early photograph of the great tenor, shown wearing an ostentatious fur coat, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink. Some surface creasing, trimmed at upper margin with small patch of surface loss, otherwise good. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm.).
Superb signed early promotional photograph of the great young Spanish tenor, one of the most prominent singers of his generation and particularly eminent in the operas of Verdi and Puccini. His operatic career has encompassed over 60 roles on stage and in the recording studio. Boldly signed in blue ink. 7 x 9.5 inches. Very fine. From the collection George Farret, a music columnist for Pourtours magazine and for Opéra International and the author of several biographies of opera singers.
New York: Associated Music Publishers, Inc.. 1957. First edition. Small quarto [10-1/2 inches high by 7-1/2 inches wide], softcover bound in printed light tan wrappers. 152 pages. A splendid association copy inscribed on the title page by Carter to the composer Nicolas Nabokov, cousin of Vladimir Nabokov: "To Nicolas Nabokov affectionately, Elliot Carter." Fine condition. Read More...
Signed score to Carter's art song "Dust of Snow," a setting of a poem by Robert Frost, signed and inscribed by Carter on the cover to the New York book collector and patron of American poetry, Eugene Delafield, and signed again above his printed name on the first page of music. The short song is illustrative of Carter's early style (1942), with a Copland-esque tonality and simple rhythms. 3 pp. 9 x 12 inches (22.8 x 30.3 cm). Read More...
Uncommon early signed Pach Bros. of NY photograph of the great American composer, who has inscribed "To George/ your friend/ Elliott" in blue ink. Identified by the recipient "Elliot [sic.] Carter," to lower margin and "Elliott Carter/ 1945" on verso. Fine. 5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.8 cm.). Read More...
Small archive of eleven original flyers, photographs and a signed letter relating to the campaign of Muhammad Ali and others for the pardoning of boxer Ruben "Hurricane" Carter who was wrongly convicted of murder. The collection includes three original press photographs ("Muhammad Ali takes time out from training for the Joe Frazier fight to address a rally in Newark 9/6 designed to gain a new trial..."; "Ali greets Carter"; "Ali leaves a rally at Newark..."), three different handbills ("Free Rubin 'Hurrican' Carter *& John Artis...Sept 17..."; "Come One - Come All - New Jersey Defense Committee...September 6, 1975"; "Heavyweight Champion of the World....says Meet Him in Trenton 'Together we will Win..." Friday October 17, 1975"), "The Hurricane Fund" brochures (two different), "March to prison with me Friday" poster (13x8"), "Night of the Hurricane II" January 25. 1976 concert program (with Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and Isaac Hayes) and a signed typed letter from Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson, September 2, 1975, with an autograph signed postscript from Muhammad Ali: "I am happy to confirm the content of our conversation. I will, on Saturday, September 6, 1975 make a presentation of keys to the city of Newark to Brother Muhammad Ali and Mr. Donald King. As well, a proclamation will be issued proclaiming Saturday, September 6th Ruben [sic] Hurricane Carter Day in Newark, New Jersey."; "I will be there Sat. Morning / Muhammad Ali / Sept 3 -75 Peace." Read More...
[Noyers-sur-Serein]: [Musée de Noyers]. 1992. Square softcover volume (21 cm), reproducing photographs and drawings by the celebrated photographer, a catalogue from the Musée de Noyers, Yonne exhibition 11 July - 30 August, 1992. Boldly signed and inscribed by the photographer on the title page, indicating his pleasure at the exhibit of his scribbles: "Ce grand coup...de Jean sur mes griboullis. / A Krishna / avec toute ma affection / Henri." Signed additionally by the author of the preface, the important art historian Jean Leymarie. 99 pp. Edges of covers slightly nicked and soiled, else fine. Read More...
Unusual full color lithograph reproduction of a self portrait caricature in Meyerbeer's Le Prophète, by the great tenor and talented caricaturist, here shown in profile and signed to a light area in ink "Enrico Caruso / N.Y. 1918." The caricature is contained in a fabulous decorative gold lithographic frame. Two horizontal creases and small tears and creases to edges, else fine. 9.5 x 11 inches (24 x 28 cm). Presumably excised from a souvenir program, this is the only signed color image of Caruso we have ever offered. Read More...
Attractive postcard Mishkin photograph of the great tenor in costume for "Manon." Boldly signed and inscribed: "To Miss Everett D. Farr Enrico Caruso Havana 1920," 5.25 x 3.25 inches. Some silvering to the photograph, but with the inscription and signature very bold and sold together with the original transmissal envelope, addressed in Caruso's hand and postmarked from "Habana, Cuba."
Rare original photograph of Rosa Ponselle, Geraldine Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. Gatti- Cassazza and other operatic celebrities gathered in the lobby of the Metropolitan Opera House to place a wreath on the memorial bust of Caruso. Dated 3-3-1935, 8.25 x 6.5 inches. Small tear to upper right corner, else fine.
A very striking original press photograph of the great tenor lying in state, with a young boy looking down into the coffin. Press caption on the verso reads (translated from the German): "In honor of Caruso's memory, his body, which was embalmed at the time of his death and is wonderfully preserved, is dressed every three years in the latest fashion. The ceremony, which is not widely known to the public, is carried out by his closest friends." 5.1 x 7.3 inches. Read More...