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American pianist (1886-1969). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York, 1950. Size is 4.8 x 6.3 inches, small crack over the right border, evident crease over the lower-right corner, otherwise in good condition.

Austrian musicologist and writer (1855-1941). Autograph letter in German (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated April 1, 1894, to Albert Schatz, concerning music literature. Size is 5.4 x 8.5 inches, 3 written pages, overall rust stains, in very good condition.  Envelope included. Albert Schatz (1839-1910) was a German music dealer with a lifelong interest in opera and its history. In 1873, when Schatz assumed ownership of the Musikalienhandlung Ludwig Trutschel Nachfolger in Rostock, Germany, he confirmed his intent to write a comprehensive history of opera through the study of primary sources. Research for the book necessitated extensive travel throughout Europe to collect libretti including many first and early Italian, German, and French editions from the 17th and 18th centuries: in the end, his collection totaled 12,000 operatic and 238 oratorio and cantatas librettos. 

Austrian musicologist and writer (1855-1941). Set of two autograph letters in German (sold untranslated) signed by him, as follows: A. Vienna, October 22, 1891, to Thaddeus Wiel:  “Receive my best thanks for your great kindness in providing me with a Bolognese Catalog through Mr. Busi...”. Size is 4.3 x 6.9 inches, 4 written pages, folds, tape restoration on pages 3 and 4. Envelope included. B. Vienna, May 12, 1912, with letterhead, [secretary hand]: "... Prof. Gasperini informs me that you are now more involved in the work for the "Corpus Scriptorum de Musica" than he. Therefore, I take the liberty of addressing you and asking you in what condition the work in Italy is now and whether the steps and resolutions taken on the occasion of the congress have been successful...".  Size is 5.9 x 9 inches, 2 written pages, in Italian (sold untranslated), in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German tenor, signed photo, shown in Madama Butterfly. Signed and inscribed on verso, dated in 1968. Size is 4 x 6 inches. 

Austrian-born American conductor (1905-1988) and opera house director, associated with the San Francisco opera in different positions from 1943 through 1981. Signed photo, inscribed, 8 x 10 inches, dated in San Francisco in 1966, in very good condition. Stamped on verso by photographer Proctor Jones, San Francisco.

Austrian-born American conductor (1905-1988) and opera house director, associated with the San Francisco opera in different positions from 1943 through 1981. Set of 2 typed letters signed with letterhead of the San Francisco Opera, each one has 1 page and 8.4 x 11 inches, folds, in very good condition.

Famous American harmonica player (1914-2001).  Nice photograph shown with his instrument, signed by him and inscribed with a short sentiment; photo by Bloom, Chicago.  Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, minor creases over the corners and borders, in very good condition.

Bohemian-born American conductor (1899-1990), conducted the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1959 through 1968, was a pioneer of televised opera in the 1950s. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, inscribed, in excellent condition

American composer (1921-2012), lyricist, writer, and producer of several Broadway shows. Fine printed score for his song "Whatever Lola Wants" from his musical "Damn Yankees" signed and inscribed by him (also signed and stamped by a past owner). Size is 8.9 x 11.9 inches, 6 pages, in excellent condition.

German actor (b.1930), considered one of the great veterans of European cinema. Great black and white photo postcard signed by him, shown young, dated in 1957. Size is 3.6 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress and dancer (1912-1994), active between 1928-1980. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in a film. Size is 8.1 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress and dancer (1912-1994), active between 1928-1980. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Ettore Panizza conducts

American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. Fine color photograph of the band signed by all five members: Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry, and Brad Whitford. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss pianist (1912-2002) and pupil of Artur Schnabel. Nice photograph mounted on soft dark brown cardboard signed and inscribed by the pianist with a short sentiment, dated by him in Buenos Aires, 1949; shown young inspecting a score. Total size is 6.9 x 4.9 inches, photograph is 5.8 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Original print, signed on verso by photographer Jim Arkatov, showing the famous Russian pianist young, in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born Belgian pianist, signed photo, 7 x 5 inches, shown in performance

Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (1917-2000), signed photo, shown as Princess Eboli in Verdi's Don Carlo, dated in 1972. Stamped on verso by photographer Kurt Kreutzinger, Berlin. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some wear on edges but otherwise in very good condition.

American actor (b.1972), and filmmaker. Gorgeous color photograph signed by him, shown in the film "Armageddon" (1998). Size is 9,9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1972), and filmmaker. Nice color movie-still photograph of the film "Batman" (2016) signed by him. Size is 10.9 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (b.1983), young and awarded conductor, who has worked with several famous orchestras around the United States and Europe. Signed glamour photo. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Vintage metal bracelet, used as currency in West Africa, later associated with slave trade until the appearance of currency brought to Africa by Europeans in the late 19th century. A very interesting, detailed article about these bracelets can be found HERE. These original bracelets are today highly collectible, witness an infamous era now fortunately gone in mankind. Size is 3.25 x 3 inches, mounted on cardboard with short strings, can be easily removed.  ALSO INCLUDED are copies of the article under the above link, and other articles, a lot of information about these bracelets and how they were used to purchase slaves.   

Hungarian soprano (1927-2010), signed photo, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches with slight crease at bottom right but otherwise attractive photo in excellent condition.

American actor (1921-2002); active between 1948-2001. Beautiful black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "Revenge of the Creature" (1955) signed by him and Lori Nelson and John Bromfield. Size is 10.1 x 8 inches, minor creases, in excellent condition. 

American TV and film actor (1921-2002), active between 1948 and 2001.  Signed photo shown as himself.  Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian bass-baritone, conductor and composer (1833-1875), who had an active career as a singer in Paris and London where he died at age 41. Very fine carte-de-visite signed and inscribed on verso by him; photo by S. Bureau, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition.

Italian stage director of opera (1884-1960). Signed album page with small caricature probably drew by him. Page is 5.6 x 4.25 inches, in very good condition.

Italian stage director of Opera (1884-1960), who worked at the Metropolitan Opera between 1919 and 1934 and also at the San Francisco Opera and other companies.  Signed photo, inscribed and dated in New York, 1919.  Original photo by H. Mishkin, New York.  Size is 6 x 7.9 inches, silvering on edges, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (c.1900), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1924, Bologna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Blind stamp on front by photographer Studio La Serenissima, Bologna.

Italian tenor (c.1900), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1926, Buenos Aires. Additional signature on verso as "Jose Agnoletti". Blind stamp on front by photographer Vettori, Bologna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (c.1900), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, dated in 1929. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, some silvering and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano. Black-and-white imperial cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1900, mounted on a mat by photographer Anadone (Novara). Total size is 6.9 x 9.75 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

Italian pianist and teacher (1901-1989), pupil of Ferruccio Busoni. Typed letter signed dated in 1935, Milan. 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 8.25 x 10.5 inches, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1882-1954), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, signature is on verso, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1882-1954), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1882-1954), signed half-tone photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, with jagged edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano and teacher (1882-1954) who performed in Europe, United States, and mostly in Buenos Aires where she lived after 1911. Black and white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition. Listen to Adelina Agostinelli's 1910 recording of Elisabetta's aria "Tu, che la vanitá":

Italian soprano and teacher (1882-1954) who performed in Europe, United States, and mostly in Buenos Aires where she lived after 1911. Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself or possibly in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, some silvering around borders and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano and teacher (1882-1954). One page receipt for payment in Lire with letterhead of the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in April 2010 and signed by the artist. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, slight paper loss at very top not affecting the writing, and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1888-?), also known as Rina Agozzi, signed photograph, shown as herself. 3.25 x 4.5 inch postcard photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 7 x 9.25 inches, creases and wear on the cardboard, photo itself is in very good condition. 

Paraguayan soprano (1927-1994), signed postcard photograph, shown in role (likely Puccini's Tosca), signature on verso, signed only as "Pura Aguero". Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian stage and film actress (1884-1970), performed in many Hollywood films and American radio dramas after the 1920s. Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish baritone (1924-1966), signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Carrera, Barcelona. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish baritone (1924-1966), signed photo, shown as himself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Spanish Lute quartet that performed on tour in the 1920s and 30s. Nice photo of the 4 members as caricatures, signed by each of the 4 with their nicknames. Member Paco added an inscription and dated this in 1929. Photo is blind stamped by photographer Calvet, Madrid, and is 6.5 x 4.75 inches, mounted on a mat that is 8.5 x 7 inches in total. Photo is in excellent condition, mat is in overall very good condition, with some toning on borders

Uruguayan guitarist and composer (1896-1974), who performed next to star tango singer Carlos Gardel. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1940. Stamped on verso by photographer Dolce, Buenos Aires. Size is 5.75 x 3.75 inches.

Ecuadorian dancer and choreographer (1929-1995), signed photo, shown in role. Inscribed. Stamped on verso by Studio Paty, Paris. Size is 5 x 3.5 inches.