The Autographs and Collectible Memorabilia Blog

Farinelli in Madrid...and an Autograph Document

The Bourbon King, Philip V, wasn't born a Spanish royal at all. He was the younger son of Louis, The Grand Dauphin, who was heir apparent to the French throne, and as he had older brothers who were directly in line, there was little expectation that he would ever rule...

Ray Kroc: His Life and “Grinding it Out”

Even if you do not recognize the name “Ray Kroc,” you will recognize the franchise that he expanded to every corner of the globe -- McDonald’s. Ray Kroc is widely considered one of the greatest American businessmen in modern times. He practically launched the fast-food industry and changed the food-service...

Louis Moreau Gottschalk - The First Great American Composer

Louis Moreau Gottschalk, american pianist and composer. His life, timeline, and career - and his autograph memorabilia

The Arturo Toscanini Tours and His Wider Repertoire

The Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini was one of the most acclaimed musical figures of the late 19th century, and through to the mid 20th century. His career included spells as director of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the NBC Symphony Orchestra...

Glossary of Autograph Terms

A glossary with the most important terms in autographs and autograph collecting

Autograph Framing Done Right - How to Frame Your Autographs Properly

With the time, patience, and resources put into acquiring that treasured autograph, the last thing you want to do is have all that eﬀort go to waste. Whether it’s an autographed photo, a marked-up historical document, or a signed movie poster, you’ll want to keep the autograph in as pristine...

Opera Memorabilia: Tosca - The Tumultuous Premiere of a Puccini Classic

Some operas seem destined to take a firm place in the repertoire from their premiere, and Tosca can certainly be said to be one of these. Tosca opera memorabilia is widely sought-after, and a new production is something that is always guaranteed to sell well, or if cast with international...

Judy Garland - A Long Career in a Short Life

Most remembered for The Wizard of Oz and Meet Me in St. Louis, the raw star quality that Judy Garland had made her one of the most iconic and loved singing actresses in movie history. The market in memorabilia is still so popular that a Judy Garland autograph or signed...

Maria Callas Authentic Autographs: A Guide

The star Greek-American soprano (1923-1976), a legend in her time and today, has left many signed photos, programs, letters and signed records. A Maria Callas signature is today one of the most sought-after modern autographs in the opera memorabilia world. Thanks to demand, the market is full of all kinds...

Richard Strauss Memorabilia: Lost Photo Found - Strauss and Vienna 1929

Two years ago while antique shopping in Purcellville, Virginia, I discovered a black lacquered frame with glass, sitting on the floor of a dingy consignment shop. Its only identifying mark at the time was a raised stamp near the bottom right, Herlango, which was a photograph company of Austria in...

Enrico Caruso: The New York Years

From the golden age of opera in the early years of the twentieth century, few voices define their era better than that of Enrico Caruso. One of the first great star tenors in a time that otherwise worshiped coloratura sopranos and their music, Caruso's life - a breath-taking rise from...

The Ultimate Guide on How To Store Autographed Photos

Learn how to safely display or store your cherished and valuable autographed photographs. Our ultimage guide will help you protect your investment and safeguard your rare memorabilia for years to come.

Book: "Visitors from the Past" by Jim Neglia

We received a copy of this fascinating book by Jim Neglia, percussionist, music contractor and orchestra personal manager with the NJ Symphony Orchestra. For over 20 years, Neglia has been an avid collector of visiting cards and other signed music memorabilia such as signed photos, music quotes, letters and...

Janis Joplin - An Autograph with a Story

A Short Biography Blues singer Janis Joplin became famous in the late 1960s for her raucous, raw, and distinctive singing voice as well as her masterful command of the genre and reinvention of its basics in her own style. Precociously talented, she carved a blazing trail in the music scene...

The Elegance and Majesty of Autographed Ballet Pointe Shoes

Capture a moment in history with genuine autographed ballet pointe shoes. Get inspired by owning a pair of ballet shoes worn by dancing superstars.

Pianist Leon Fleisher Just Passed Away

The celebrated American musician Leon Fleisher (sometimes incorrectly spelled as Leon Fleischer) has died in a hospice in Baltimore at the age of 92. Born in 1928 in San Francisco to Isidore and Bertha Fleisher, both Jewish immigrants, his parents managed the family’s two hat shops. Drawn to the piano from...

Paris Sky Lavishly Sparkles After Bastille Day 2020

Bastille Day in Covid-19 stricken France was celebrated with solemnity in a public free concert in Champs-de-Mars, home to the Eiffel Tower. Usually reputed for its grand-style panache, French authorities imposed scaled down grandeur through social distancing and strict sanitary measures in an atmosphere of social unrest. Televised evening concert...

Shipping orders – Coronavirus Update

We are experiencing a coronavirus pandemic, with profound effects in many aspects of our daily life! One of them is the delays in shipments between countries, and even inside the United States. The United States Postal Service, which carries most of our shipments in the US and abroad, is having...

Collecting Photography: From Daguerrotype to Digital

We visited this exhibit, currently open at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Exhibits include some highlights from the museum´s photography collection, and focus on a rather rare side of photography: collecting photographs, most especially antique ones, a fascinating hobby!. Displays include very early photographs, from the first years...

An Update on COVID-19

As a virus pandemic is affecting the world, and sadly many lives as well, numerous events, businesses, and plans have been altered. Still, we are always here hoping our friends and customers are well and safe. We are located in New York, where the pandemic is at its worst in...

A Royal Albert Hall Tour!

We have just done the wonderful Royal Albert Hall tour, allowing us to get an insight into the history and see the backstage of this venue in London. Not one of the most popular of the many tourist attractions that London has to offer, but it is definitely worth the...

Maria Callas: A Fantastic Collection

After Maria Callas passed away in September 1977, all her belongings were divided among her mother and her first ex-husband GB Meneghini, among other people. Her valuable collection of over 250 scores, including the ones she used to study her roles, was there, and most ended in Meneghini´s hand, later...

The Handel and Hendrix Museum in London – A visit

Located on 23-25 Brook Street in London, The Handel & Hendrix Museum, a lesser-known museum is very much worth visiting if you are in the English capital. The museum has furniture, music instruments, paintings, and copies of Handel´s manuscripts in display - not much actually belonged to George Handel (1685-17959)...

Tamino Autographs at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair!

We are back in this fair, running from March 7th-10th at the Part Avenue Armory! Over 200 international dealers (see photo from the 2018 Fair) will be there, offering collectible books, maps, autographs, manuscripts and ephemera. Tamino Autographs will be in booth A42 with a variety of autographs in art,...

THE AUTOGRAPH BLOG

Farinelli in Madrid...and an Autograph Document

Ray Kroc: His Life and “Grinding it Out”

Louis Moreau Gottschalk - The First Great American Composer

The Arturo Toscanini Tours and His Wider Repertoire

Glossary of Autograph Terms

Autograph Framing Done Right - How to Frame Your Autographs Properly

Opera Memorabilia: Tosca - The Tumultuous Premiere of a Puccini Classic

Judy Garland - A Long Career in a Short Life

Maria Callas Authentic Autographs: A Guide

Richard Strauss Memorabilia: Lost Photo Found - Strauss and Vienna 1929

Enrico Caruso: The New York Years

The Ultimate Guide on How To Store Autographed Photos

Book: "Visitors from the Past" by Jim Neglia

Janis Joplin - An Autograph with a Story

The Elegance and Majesty of Autographed Ballet Pointe Shoes

Pianist Leon Fleisher Just Passed Away

Paris Sky Lavishly Sparkles After Bastille Day 2020

Shipping orders – Coronavirus Update

Collecting Photography: From Daguerrotype to Digital

An Update on COVID-19

A Royal Albert Hall Tour!

Maria Callas: A Fantastic Collection

The Handel and Hendrix Museum in London – A visit

Tamino Autographs at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair!

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