New York: Knopf. 1959. First edition. 371 pages. 6 x 9 inches. Signed and inscribed in black ink on front free endpaper by Ira Gershwin, "For James Robin - With affection and appreciation / From Ira Gershwin / Beverly Hills, 1972." A few smudges to inscription, mounting traces beneath, the book itself in very fine condition but lacking dj.
On a 3 x 7 in. sheet, perhaps the greatest lyricist of all time has used four different color inks to pen "Holiday Greetings and Every Good Wish to James Robin from Mr. and Mrs. Gershwin." In very fine condition.
Union 76 Gold National Credit Card of "Mrs. Ira Gershwin," who is listed on the card as a "Preferred Customer Since 1937." She and Ira were married in 1926.
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Original check from the Harms Music Publisher for $50.00 dated August 29th, 1924 and addressed in ink to Ira Gershwin, signed on the back "I. Gershwin." Usual stamps and cancellation holes, else fine.
Autograph greeting "Happy New Year / Beniamino Gigli / 1950" from the honey-voiced tenor. On an 8vo sheet of his personal letterhead bearing his initials and a small inset real photograph, nicely matted to 11.5 x 13.5 inches overall.
66. Górecki, Henryk.(b. 1933). "Vivat Vera Vivat Neues Jahr" - Autograph Musical Quotation Written On New Year's Eve, 1994
An unusual AMQS from the celebrated Polish composer whose music was known only to a small number of connoiseurs, until a 1992 recording of his 15-year-old Third Symphony sold over a million copies. On manuscript paper 21 x 30 cm, five measures for S.A.T.B., marked "Deciso," a playful original New Year's composition playing on the name of the recipeint, signed and inscribed on New Year's Eve, 1994 for "Der Lieben Vera Marie." In fine condition, most unusual!
Signed paper LP Album sleeve from the Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer best known for his folk settings and colorfully experimental works. Boldly signed signed and dated Toronto, 1953 and signed additionally by conductor Emerson Buckley. In fine condition.
Blue ticket pass to the Handel & Haydn Society in Boston, MA. Founded in 1815, its Bicentennial year is fast approaching. The name of the holder is left blank, the card is deemed "Not Transferable on penalty of forfeiture" and it is noted that "Members will be required to exhibit their tickets at the door on all occasions." Printed signature of the Society secretary "A Parker Brown," and "BASS" printed in blue at an angle across the ticket. Verso with the Society insignia, the number 622 and the season year 1872 -73. 5 x 8 cm. A few spots and scuffs, overall fine.
London: [Arnold's edition]. [1787]. Large folio. 4 parts in 1 volume (Nos. 9 to XII). p. 3-219. Early ¼ leather and blue-gray paper-covered boards worn, front cover slightly loose. English baronial bookplate on inside front cover, Crown over initials "SEHBC"; pencil notation below "Collection Dr. Hamilton." Lacking the often-removed portrait, otherwise fine within. Hirsch M.1395. Smith 13, p. 129. Read More...
London: Printed for J. Watts: and sold by B. Dod at the Bible and Key in Ave-Mary-Lane near Stationers-Hall.. [1757]. 16 pages, 4to (c.21.5 x 16.6sms), woodcut head- and tail-pieces to each Part, some spotting and marginal fraying, final leaf browned and worn on centre-fold, upper inner corner split and crudely stitched with a little loss to lettering of two words to recto, but without loss of sense. Bound with [Glynn, Robert], The Day of Judgent: A Poetical Essay, 2nd edition, Printed by J. Bentham, Cambridge, 1757, 16pp., some spotting and soiling, final leaf dust-soiled and browned with some loss to upper inner corner affecting first three lines of recto and verso, contemporary upper wrapper only present and near detached with printed broadside (Psalms and Anthems to be Sung at the Anniversary Meeting of the Charity Children, at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, on Thursday, May 30, 1805) pasted to front pastedown, slim 4to. Read More...
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Hartel. [1803]. First printing. Three parts bound as one: Erster Theil (108 pp); Zweyter Theil (96 pp); Dritter Theil (48 pp). Oblong quarto. Contemporary marbled boards, front hinge weak. Internally in very fine condition, ownernship signature on title. First edition of the full score of Mozart's re-orchestration of Handel's Messiah, fully engraved. Köchel 572. Read More...
Unsigned printed holiday card from the pioneering African-American musician known as the ‘Father of the Blues,’ who wrote such hits as ‘Memphis Blues’ and ‘St. Louis Blues.’
Signed sepia halftone photograph of the supreme violinist. The young Heifetz is shown tuning his violin, and has boldly signed the photograph with his name alone. The Russian pianist and composer Isidor Achron (1892 - 1948), who accompanied Heifetz as a child prodigy in 1909 in St. Petersburg and who toured and recorded with him for over ten years, has also signed at the lower right. Corners trimmed, mounted to a light blue album page measuring 11 x 14 cm.
Attractive original doubleweight portrait photograph of the masterful violinist performing in the spotlight. Oblong 10 x 8 inches, from the famous Studio Piaz in Paris and in very fine condition. 1939 stamp on the verso.
Stunning and boldly signed doubleweight matte 1926 Lipnitzki photograph of the supreme violinist. Heifetz is shown with his violin in full performance attire and position and has boldly signed with his name alone and dated it 1926. With the raised photographer's stamp lower left, some silvering around the edges, mounting remnants on verso, overall fine and truly one the cleanest and boldest examples of this signature we've seen. 6.5 x 9 inches. Read More...
Signed halftone photograph of the masterful violinist, on the cover of a complete 1950 Seattle concert program. Horizontal crease, mounting remnants on verso corners, bold pencil signature in fine condition. 6 x 9 inches.
Autograph statement "Equality of Rights for Women / Susan B. Anthony / Rochester N.Y. July 26, 1882" penned by the pioneering American social activist who was one of the leading figures in early feminism and whose efforts on behalf of women’s suffrage were instrumental in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. On a card measuring 3.5 x 2 inches, in fine condition. Sold together wtih two First Day Covers dated 1936 and 1955, and a few 3 cent stamps and a 1955 article about the stamp issue.
Autograph quotation in bold pencil: "All sight is of the soul / Helen Keller / New York / Feb. 24 1920." On an album page measuring 4.25 x 6.75 inches and in very fine condition. Read More...
Vintage 8 x 10 inch doubleweight photograph of Keller "listening" to the radio, "by means of the vibrations she receives when placing her fingertips against a loud speaker." [According to penciled note on verso]. Keller was a great music lover, and was able to identify composers by feeling the vibrations while touching Heifetz's violin and the lips of Enrico Caruso and Lauritz Melchior! She also, famously danced in Martha Graham's studio in 1954, by feeling the vibrations of the music through the floor.
A fine Roosevelt relic, a lovely, high-quality etched crystal stemmed goblet with a faceted vine and leaf motif, measuring 6" tall and 3.5 " across, from the estate of President Roosevelt. Purchased at the Christie's Historical Roosevelt sale on 2/15/2001. In mint condition, perfect for toasting the New Year!