Partially printed military document bearing the Royal Seal and signed by Queen Victoria. July 2, 1849. The document appoints Alexander Edgar McGregor Gent to the rank of Lieutenant in the 69th Regiment of Foot, and has been embossed with an additional seal reading "One Pound Ten Shillings." A London postmark to recto is dated December 22, 1849. Three vertical creases and some light foxing, else in fine condition. 13.9 x 9.6 inches (35.3 x 24.4 cm.).
Signed photograph of the American dancer and choreographer in his dressing room. Joffrey has inscribed "To Paul / with my Best Wishes / Robert Joffrey / 1979" in black ink. Joffrey Ballet stamp to verso. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Uncommon. Read More...
Signed full-length photograph of the great Bulgarian basso in his most famous role. Christoff has inscribed "To Mr. Paul McMahon / Sincerely, / Boris Christoff" in black ink. "Hurok Attractions" stamp to verso. Light surface creasing, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed doubleweight photograph of the great American baritone, who has sharply inscribed "Sincerely, / Leonard Warren" in black ink. An excellent unpersonalized example of his signature. Light surface cracks, else in fine condition. 5 x 7.25 inches (12.7 x 18.4 cm.).
Signed photograph of the masterful pianist, who has inscribed "To Paul / Claudio Arrau" in black ink. Arrau is shown standing on the stage of Carnegie Hall, its distinctive circular ceiling lights visible in the background. Stamp identifying the pianist to verso. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the Austrian conductor and violinist, principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1950–1954, who has inscribed "To Paul / with best wishes / Josef Krips / 1972." In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the Austrian violinist and conductor, best known for his long tenure as the conductor of the Vienna New Year's Concert, who has inscribed "Herzlichst / Willi Boskovsky. Light wear to corners, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed candid photograph of the important conductor, who has inscribed "To Mr. Paul McMahon / Eugene Ormandy / 1967" in blue ink. Moderate ink adhesion issues to signature, else in very fine condition. 3.5 x 5 inches (8.9 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
Promotional portrait photograph of the beloved pianist and comedian, who has tightly signed in black ink to the center of the image. A press note mounted to verso reads "Victor Borge, the legendary 'Great Dane,' is one of the celebrated artists who will perform this summer at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, MA. Borge will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in an evening of comedy and music on Sunday, August 3." In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photographic reproduction of an illustrated portrait of the legendary jazz singer, who is shown leaning against a telescope with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, a reference to Bennett's signature tune "I left my heart in San Francisco" written by George City and Douglass Cross, which became the official city song. Bennett has inscribed "To Paul, / Best Wishes, / Tony Bennett / '73" in black felt tip. The ABC Television Network press release mounted to verso reads, in part, "The man who has been called the 'singer's singer,' Tony Bennett stars in his first television special, Singer Presents Tony Bennett, on the ABC Television Network -- in color." Slight ripple to lower margin, else in very fine condition. 7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm.). Read More...
Signed trifold program from a performance of Garden District, a double-bill of the Tennessee Williams one-acts Suddenly Last Summer and Something Unspoken. Williams and most of the cast have signed to the cast listing. In fine condition. 5.5 x 9 inches (14 x 22.9 cm.).
Early signed photograph of the American classical guitarist, who has inscribed "To Paul, / All Best from / Christopher Parkening" in black ink to the left portion of the image. Light surface creasing to center right and upper left corner, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Uncommon from this period. Read More...
Handsome bust portrait photograph of the great composer and bandleader in a tuxedo, inscribed and signed in bold green ink. Small surface losses to verso, some light surface creases, overall in fine condition. Visible photo: 7" x 8 3/4", nicely matted and framed under UV plexiglass to 11 1/2" x 13 1/2" overall.
Signed portrait photograph of the German baritone, who has crisply penned his name in black ink. Light wear to margins, including half-inch tear to upper right corner. Overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the important German-American conductor, who has inscribed "To Paul / best wishes / William Steinberg / 1972" in black ink. "William Steinberg / Music Director / Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra" stamp to verso. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Autograph collection of Hungarian musicians and composers signed payment receipts ("I gratefully acknowledge that today I received..."), 1916 - 1932, both in pencil and pen, 13 pieces, including items signed by Bela Bartok (for a performance with Ernest Ansermet), Zoltan Kodaly (2x), Edwin Fischer, Imre Kálmán, Fritz Busch, Pongracz Kacsoh, Bela Zerkovitz (4x), Lajos Bardos and Sergio Failoni (who was, of course, Italian, but was the leading conductor of the Budapest Royal Opera House). The four oldest ones toned and with chipping, otherwise generally fine. Approximately 7 x 4 inches (19 x 12 cm).