Spring 2011 Catalogue


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A short letter from the renowned French actress and cabaret singer who was immortalized in a number of works by prominent Belle Époche poster artists Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Jules Cheret. 1 page, nd. Requesting that Vereecke wash some clothes for her and bring them when she comes to style her hair on Monday. Usual folds, overall fine.

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A short and amusing signed quotation penned on a 2.35 x 4.45 inch blue page. Guilbert has written in fountain pen: “Dieu bénisse l’Angleterre et son peuple magnifique! Yvette Guilbert, 1937" ["God bless England and its magnificent people!"]. In very fine condition.

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43. [Belle Époque] Guilbert, Yvette. (1865–1944).
Early Jumbo Cabinet Photograph

Very rare original jumbo cabinet photograph of the renowned French actress and cabaret singer at the start of her celebrated career. An extraordinary photograph by Eugene Pirou of Paris showing Guilbert in an elaborate dress stretched out across a divan in a richly appointed Parisian salon, ca. 1890. An evocative photograph, unusually large and in very fine condition, 24 x 32 cm.

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Song

44. [Belle Époque] [Guilbert, Yvette. (1865–1944)].
Original 1932 Program - Soirée du Réveillon, Yvette Guilbert en Caricatures

Richly illustrated program from an "evening of memories" presented by the 67-year-old renowned French actress and cabaret singer on December 24th, 1932. The evening's program, printed in the midst of 11 pages of caricatures and portraits of Guilbert by many important artists of the period, presents her in performances from various periods in her famous career, beginning with "Quelques souvenirs du Chat Noir et de ses Collaborateurs." 24 x 28 cm. In very fine condition throughout.

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Song
Striking original photograph by Marcia Stein, with the photographer's painted red initials at the lower left corner and also signed in pencil in full on the mount, inscribed and signed in ink by Guilbert while on a cruise ship ("Yvette Guilbert a bord de L'Espagne 1919") on the outer mount. The photograph itself in very fine condition, with the outer mount suffering from water staining along the lower edge, partially extending into the left edge of Guilbert's signature and inscription.

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Song

46. [Belle Époque] Kanguroo Boxeur.
"Le Kanguroo Boxeur" - 1893 Folies Bergère Program

Single sheet flyer, printed in red. 15.5 x 24 cm. A very unusual item from the celebrated French music hall, an advertisement for the regular performances there of the "Kangaroo Boxeur" named "Sullivan," a "talented animal who boxes like a professional" and who is "known throughout the world." Tape remnant along left edge, else fine.

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Theater

47. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de. (1864–1901) .
Guy et Mealy, dans Paris qui Marche - SIGNED

Lithograph printed in violet, 1898, stamp-numbered "68", from the edition of 100. Signed in pencil, "T Lautrec," and with the artist's red stamp (Lugt 1338) lower left. Published by Goupil & Cie, Paris, and with their blindstamp, on simile japan paper. A very fine impression in excellent condition, with full margins (15 3/4" x 11 5/16"/ 400 mm x 287 mm), minor discoloration on sheet margins and mounting traces on verso. Matted and framed (20 1/4" H x 17 3/4" W) and sold together with an original copy of a Paris qui Marche Program. Adriani 305; Delteil 270; Adhemar 304; Wittrock 295. Read More...

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Dance

48. [Nadar] Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, "Nadar". (1820-1910).
Quand J’Etais Photographe - INSCRIBED

Paris: Flammarion. First edition. 8vo (5 x 7.5 inches), 312 pages. Original printed wrappers, bound into period marble boards, leather title plate to spine. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, in French (translated): “To my friend Chevalier, from Nadar. Marseille, January the 1st, 1900.” Light uniform toning throughout, scattered light wear and rubbing to boards, otherwise fine. Read More...

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Signed 8 x 10 inch photograph from the influential jazz drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader who performed regularly with many of the greats, including Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald and many others. Duke Ellington said of him: "Not only is Louie Bellson the world's greatest drummer . . . he's the world's greatest musician!" Other artists concurred. Oscar Peterson described Bellson as 'the epitome of musical talent. . . . I consider him one of the musical giants of our age.'" (Don Heckman, Obituary, February 17, 2009, Los Angeles Times)

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Jazz

50. Berkeley, Busby. (1895 - 1976).
Signed Photograph

A striking and boldly signed photograph from the iconic director and choreographer, whose lavish, elaborate dance numbers defined the look of movie musicals in the 1930s and 1940s. An 8 x 10 inch oblong photograph of a classic Berkeley configuration of Joan Blondell and the chorus in "All is Fair in Love and War" in the "Goldiggers of 1937." Boldly signed and inscribed by Berkeley in blue ink across the light area and in fine condition.

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Dance

51. Björling, Jussi. (1911-1960).
Rare Signed Photograph

Signed halftone photograph from the great Swedish tenor, regarded by many as the greatest tenor in history. Signed on his full page portrait image in the printed 4to programme for a performance by Bjorling at the Royal Festival Hall, 8th June 1953, as part of the Coronation Festival Series. Signed ('J. Bjorling') in fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the full inside photo page showing Bjorling standing in a three quarter length pose. Vertical crease and some minor general age wear, otherwise fine.

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Opera

52. Boito, Arrigo. (1842-1918).
Playful Signed Note to Ricordi

A charming and very amusing autograph note from the composer and librettist who is remembered chiefly for his libretti for Ponchielli (La Gioconda) and Verdi (Otello and Falstaff), and for his own Mefistofele. On a small page, Boito writes to the music publisher, Ricordi (in Spanish, though both of them were, of course, Italian). In full: "Al estimado y amable amigo Don Julo Ricordi / onorable Cristo / del orden del Caballero / presento y refijo / el mas veradadero y resamblante naso / del su afectisimo / Enrique Boito" [To the esteemed and loveable friend / Don Giulio Ricordi / honorable Christ / of the order of the Knight / presenting and exemplifying / the most true and representative / nose/ from his affectionate / Arrigo Boito." Read More...

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53. Boulanger, Nadia. (1887 - 1979).
Signed Photograph

Doubleweight matte sepia photograph, signed and inscribed by the influential French composer, conductor and pedagogue: "for my dear friend Ruth Pratt in deep affection, in real gratefulness / Nadia Boulanger / June the 6th [19]39." An attractive image of Boulanger seated in front of an organ, inscribed to her friend who had helped to arrange her performances with the New York Philharmonic. Mounting traces on verso, else crisp and very fine. 13.5 x 13.5 cm. Read More...

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Classical Music

54. Boulanger, Nadia. (1887 - 1979).
Trois pièces pour Violoncelle et Piano

Paris: Heugel. [ca. 1915]. Upright folio (35 cm). Three volumes, each with parts for cello and piano: v. 1: Ebm minor.--v. 2: A minor.--v. 3: C# minor. [PN] 26533-5. A grouping from apparently three different issues, priority uncertain. Fragile paper with edges a bit rough, a few small tears and abbrasions, else fine.

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Classical Music

55. Boulanger, Nadia. (1887-1979).
Wigmore Hall Concert Handbill

Original concert handbill from a performance of Concerti by Bach and Mozart, with harpsichordist Lucille Wallace and pianist Clifford Curzon, conducted by Nadia Boulanger. Wigmore Hall, London. June 15th [no year]. Usual folds, else fine.

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Classical Music

56. [Boulanger, Nadia. (1887–1979)] Chagall, Marc. .
Hommage à Nadia Boulanger - 1967 Program with Original Chagall Lithograph

Deluxe printed program for the September 30, 1967 "Hommage à Nadia Boulanger...à l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo." Organized by Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco in honor of Nadia Boulanger's 80th birthday, the concert featured performances by Yehudi Menuhin, Igor Markevitch, Mattiwilda Dobbs and others. The program, stamped # 43 of an unknown limited edition, includes reproduced autograph tributes to Boulanger (Paul Valery, Louis de Vilmoin, St. John Perse/Alexis Leger etc.) and a richly colored original lithograph by Marc Chagall, signed in the plate by the artist and titled "Pour Nadia Boulanger 1967." Stiff wrappers bound with a silk rope, in very fine condition throughout. 24 x 32 cm. Rare. Read More...

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Classical Music

57. Boulanger, Nadia. (1887 - 1979). [Thibaud, Jacques. (1880-1953)].
Autograph Letter to Thibaud re Cortot

Autograph letter on both sides of small page (3.5 x 5 inches), written in pencil and signed by the influential French composer, conductor and pedagogue, teacher of many of the 20th century's most important musicians and composers. Addressed to the violinist Jacques Thibaud, in French, relaying a message from "our dear Cortot" [the pianist, Alfred Cortot] that "he accepts the invitation to perform the 2nd Sonata at the SMI Society founded by Fauré, on either the 21st or 28th of May, and will be happy if you will accept also." Usual folds, edges a little rough, overall fine. A charming note, linking three of the major forces in French music of the 20th century.

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Classical Music

58. Bruch, Max. (1838 – 1920).
Autograph Letter

Autograph letter on postcard. 1 page. Postmarked 27/4/97. Addressed to the "Gebrüder Hügel, Musikaleinhandlung" in Leipzig. Signed "Dr. Max Bruch." One corner toned, otherwise fine. In full: Read More...

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59. Budapest String Quartet (1917-1967).
Signed Photograph

An attractive original glossy 8 x 10 inch photograph of the great Quartet, boldly signed by all four members: Joseph Roisman (1932-1967), Jascha Gorodetzky (1949-1955), Boris Kroyt (1936-1967), and Mischa Schneider (1930-1967). One heavy crease (on Roisman), a few small tears and dings (incuding one on Schneider), heavy mounting traces on verso. Still quite presentable and rather scarce, but priced accordingly.

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Signed undated Community Concert Association (San Francisco) recital program from the legendary violin and piano duo who have both boldly signed in pencil. Two file holes, otherwise fine. Signed programs of this pair are very elusive.

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