Fall 2012 Catalogue

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263. Tamagno, Francesco. (1850-1905).
"Niun Mi Tema" - Autograph Musical Quotation from Otello

A desirable and extremely rare AMQS from the tragic final scene of Verdi's "Otello," "ha! Morta! Morta! Morta" from the "Niun mi tema" aria, penned by the most famous dramatic tenor of the golden age, the creator of the historic role. Penned in a purple-hued ink on a card and signed "Tamagno / 19 - 3 - 95." Nicely double-matted and framed in a gold wooden frame with a modern photograph of Tamagno in costume as Otello. The card measures 10 x 7 cm [4 x 3 in], the full ensemble 28 x 43 cm [11 x 17 inches]. A great rarity - this is the only AMQS of Otello by Tamagno that we have traced on the market in more than 20 years. Read More...
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264. [Film & Theatre] Booth, Langty, Bernhardt, Irving, Terry, Salvini, Modjeska, Geistinger, Barrymore, Janauschek.
Autograph Album of 19th Century Theatre

Remarkable autograph album containing signatures and inscriptions from an international group of actors and actresses, including signed pages from Edwin Booth, Lilly Langtry ("Content, I am most happy (Honeymoon)"), Sarah Bernhardt ("Je suis tres heureux de signer entre ces deux grands artistes qui j'adore et qui j'admire"), Lotta Crabtree, Helena Modjeska, Maurice Barrymore, Henry Irving and Ellen Terry (same page), Tommaso Salvini, Fanny Janauschek, Charles Wyndham, Marie Geistinger, Charles William Couldock, Dion Boucicault, Nelly McHenry, John Webster, M. W. Whitney, Tom Karl, W. S. Carlson, Mathilde Phillips (opera singer), Josephine Gallmeyer, Barton Hill and the album owner, Charlie Macauley Pope. With the exception of the Modjeska (signed to verso of Carlson), all signatures penned one per page. All in fine condition, signed in St. Louis, 1882 - 1887. 19 x 12 cm. Leather binding worn, some pages loose or separated from binding, generally fine.
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265. Toscanini, Arturo. (1867–1957).
Impressive Signed Portrait

Eye-catching enormous color 19.5 x 22.75 inch lithograph of an artist’s portrait of Toscanini, signed in black ink, “Arturo Toscanini, 25 giugno 1938.” In fine condition, with a few light border creases, and tape remnants to reverse edges.
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266. Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813–1901).
Inscribed Visiting Card to Arimondi, referencing Falstaff

Inscribed visiting card of the great Italian composer who takes a place among the most influential figures in the history of opera. Read More...
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267. Verdi, Giuseppe. (1813-1901).
Autograph Letter sending directions for the engraving of "Attila."

8vo. Single sheet folded to approx. 8.25 x 5.25 inches, recto only. N.p., March 26, 1846. An extremely early letter in the hand of the 32 year old composer, in Italian, in brown ink, signed "G. Verdi." A letter to his publisher and engraver, requesting that more attention be paid to the translation and engraving of the text, particularly to the instructions of "piano" and "forte." He adds that he wants to be free concerning the dedication. Light foxing and toning, original light folds, two punch holes to left edge, repaired and not affecting text. Read More...
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268. Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887 - 1959).
Signed Album Sleeve & Photograph

Paper LP Album sleeve from the beloved Brazilian composer, boldly signed in Toronto, 1955. In fine condition and sold together with a vintage 8 x 10 inch portrait photograph.

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269. Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887 - 1959) [Schuster, Joseph. (1905-1969)].
Signed Photograph to Mme. Schuster

Striking signed photograph of the Brazilian composer, inscribed to the wife of the important cellist, Joseph Schuster and from his collection. In fine condition.
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270. [Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887 - 1959)] Long, Marguerite. (1874-1966).
Autograph Note on Visiting Card regarding Villa-Lobos Jubilee Ceremony

Unsigned autograph note on the printed visiting card of the great French pianist and pedagogue. Long requests an RSVP from the Directeur Générale des Relations Culturelles to her invitation to attend the presentation of a medal honoring composer Villa -Lobos. 23 February, [n.y.]. Fine. Read More...
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271. Wagner, Richard. (1813–1883).
1871 Hanfstaengl Portrait Photograph

Striking original portrait photograph of the great composer. Issued by Franz Hanfstaengl (1804 -1877) and with his imprint on the lower edge. Mount trimmed and stained, the composer identified in Greek in an unidentified hand beneath the circular image, otherwise good and with the image itself unaffected. 11 x 15.2 cm.
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272. Wagner, Siegfried. (1869-1930).
Autograph Signature

Blue pencil signature from the German composer and conductor, son of Richard Wagner, and director of the Bayreuth Festival from 1908 - 1930. On a clipping from a date book, signed across the space given to his birthday of June 6th. 9.5 x 13 cm.
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273. Wagner, Wolfgang. (1919 - 2010).
1948 TLS Regarding the Resumption of the Bayreuth Festival

In 1948, American author and music collector Kenneth E. Crouch wrote a friendly letter to Wolfgang Wagner, Richard Wagner's grandson, expressing support and hope for a timely resumption of the Bayreuth Festival. Wagner responded with this signed letter and five snapshots of Wahnfried, the family home, one showing the damage to the home that was sustained during the Second World War. Sold together with the 5 original photographs of Wahnfried. Fine.
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274. Walter, Bruno. (1876–1962).
Signed Photograph

Sepia postcard bust portrait photograph of the great conductor, boldly signed in green ink on the verso. From the collection of the noted Columbian musicologist, Otto de Greiff (1903 - 1995).
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275. [Wizard of Oz] Baum, L. Frank. (1856 - 1919).
The Wizard of Oz, Songs Sung in Hamlin and Mitchell’s Musical Extravaganza

New York: Witmark & Sons. [1904]. First edition. Songbook score with lyrics. 16 pp. 4to. The back cover has a full cast and scene list. Dorothy is played by Netta Vetta, whose playmate is a cow named Imogene. Illustrated wrapper edges nicked, spine separation repaired from within with archival tape, vertical crease throughout, vintage flag stickers adhered to cover. In unfortunate condition, but very rare. We located only 2 copies appearing at auction since 1978. Read More...
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276. Wood, Haydn. (1882–1959).
Autograph Musical Quotation, "Roses of Picardy."

A scarce AMQS in the hand of the English composer and violinist, a student of César Thomson who went on to be known especially for his orchestral pieces in the "light music" style. Here, Wood has penned a quotation from his most famous composition, signing it "Yours Sincerely Haydn Wood Xmas 1946." 8 x 10.5 cm. Read More...
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277. Wuorinen, Charles. (b. 1938).
Autograph Musical Manuscript Page, "A Winter's Tale."

An uncommon signed detailed AMQS from the composer's 1991 "A Winter's Tale," set to a text by Dylan Thomas. Five measures for piano and soprano, written in pencil, titled, signed and inscribed on a manuscript page measuring 21.5 x 28 cm. A few light creases, else fine.



One America's leading composers, Wuorinen was the youngest composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1970.

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278. Xenakis, Iannis. (1922 - 2001).
Signed Photograph

A scarce signed 5 x 8 inch halftone photograph, signed by the influential Greek avant garde composer. Horizontal crease, else fine.
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