Singers - Autograph Manuscripts (over $500)

  • (Item #: K0479-D1E)
    Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing teacher and composer. A short note handwritten by him speaking in the third person, dated May 22, 1839.  Size is 7.7 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.
    Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing teacher and composer. A short note handwritten by him speaking in the... read more >
    Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing teacher and composer. A short note handwritten by him speaking in the third person, dated May 22, 1839.  Size is 7.7 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.
    Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing...

    $695.00 USD

    (Item #: K0479-D1E)
    Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing teacher and composer. A short note handwritten by him speaking in the third person, dated May 22, 1839.  Size is 7.7 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.
    Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing teacher and composer. A short note handwritten by him speaking in the... read more >
    Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing teacher and composer. A short note handwritten by him speaking in the third person, dated May 22, 1839.  Size is 7.7 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

  • (Item #: H5294-CH8)
    French tenor (1806-1896), who performed at the world premiere in Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). His book "L'Art du Chant" signed twice by the author (on the title page and over the opposite blank page) with a 3-bar music quote and lyrics.  Size is 7.5 x 10.8 inches, 123 pages, 2nd edition (no year); original covers were removed and rebound with leather hard covers, in overall very good condition.
    French tenor (1806-1896), who performed at the world premiere in Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). His book "L'Art du Chant" signed... read more >
    French tenor (1806-1896), who performed at the world premiere in Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). His book "L'Art du Chant" signed twice by the author (on the title page and over the opposite blank page) with a 3-bar music quote and lyrics.  Size is 7.5 x 10.8 inches, 123 pages, 2nd edition (no year); original covers were removed and rebound with leather hard covers, in overall very good condition.
    French tenor (1806-1896), who performed at the world...

    $795.00 USD

    (Item #: H5294-CH8)
    French tenor (1806-1896), who performed at the world premiere in Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). His book "L'Art du Chant" signed twice by the author (on the title page and over the opposite blank page) with a 3-bar music quote and lyrics.  Size is 7.5 x 10.8 inches, 123 pages, 2nd edition (no year); original covers were removed and rebound with leather hard covers, in overall very good condition.
    French tenor (1806-1896), who performed at the world premiere in Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). His book "L'Art du Chant" signed... read more >
    French tenor (1806-1896), who performed at the world premiere in Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). His book "L'Art du Chant" signed twice by the author (on the title page and over the opposite blank page) with a 3-bar music quote and lyrics.  Size is 7.5 x 10.8 inches, 123 pages, 2nd edition (no year); original covers were removed and rebound with leather hard covers, in overall very good condition.

  • (Item #: H3950-W4A)
    Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (1705-1782), probably the most celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th Century and considered one of the greatest singers in opera history. Exceedingly rare legal document, related to the building of a house for him in Madrid, where he lived for over 20 years. The year of 1749 is printed at the top. Document is written by another hand, and signed at the bottom by Farinelli in full name, in a somewhat darker ink. One page of hand-laid paper, 7.9 x 8.4 inches, central fold, spotted rust stains, otherwise in excellent condition. Autographs of Farinelli as extremely rare and only show up in the market every few years, this one is important and also has a very clear signature. ALSO INCLUDED is a nice vintage print with his image, a lithograph by Richard Bentley, London. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, some stains on borders and small paper loss on the bottom right corner, otherwise in very good condition.
    Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (1705-1782), probably the most celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th Century... read more >
    Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (1705-1782), probably the most celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th Century and considered one of the greatest singers in opera history. Exceedingly rare legal document, related to the building of a house for him in Madrid, where he lived for over 20 years. The year of 1749 is printed at the top. Document is written by another hand, and signed at the bottom by Farinelli in full name, in a somewhat darker ink. One page of hand-laid paper, 7.9 x 8.4 inches, central fold, spotted rust stains, otherwise in excellent condition. Autographs of Farinelli as extremely rare and only show up in the market every few years, this one is important and also has a very clear signature. ALSO INCLUDED is a nice vintage print with his image, a lithograph by Richard Bentley, London. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, some stains on borders and small paper loss on the bottom right corner, otherwise in very good condition.
    Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi...

    $5,985.00 USD

    (Item #: H3950-W4A)
    Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (1705-1782), probably the most celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th Century and considered one of the greatest singers in opera history. Exceedingly rare legal document, related to the building of a house for him in Madrid, where he lived for over 20 years. The year of 1749 is printed at the top. Document is written by another hand, and signed at the bottom by Farinelli in full name, in a somewhat darker ink. One page of hand-laid paper, 7.9 x 8.4 inches, central fold, spotted rust stains, otherwise in excellent condition. Autographs of Farinelli as extremely rare and only show up in the market every few years, this one is important and also has a very clear signature. ALSO INCLUDED is a nice vintage print with his image, a lithograph by Richard Bentley, London. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, some stains on borders and small paper loss on the bottom right corner, otherwise in very good condition.
    Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (1705-1782), probably the most celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th Century... read more >
    Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (1705-1782), probably the most celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th Century and considered one of the greatest singers in opera history. Exceedingly rare legal document, related to the building of a house for him in Madrid, where he lived for over 20 years. The year of 1749 is printed at the top. Document is written by another hand, and signed at the bottom by Farinelli in full name, in a somewhat darker ink. One page of hand-laid paper, 7.9 x 8.4 inches, central fold, spotted rust stains, otherwise in excellent condition. Autographs of Farinelli as extremely rare and only show up in the market every few years, this one is important and also has a very clear signature. ALSO INCLUDED is a nice vintage print with his image, a lithograph by Richard Bentley, London. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, some stains on borders and small paper loss on the bottom right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

  • (Item #: M8747-R7-7)
    Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario and singing teacher. García also created roles in several important world premieres. Interesting and very rare receipt, handwritten and signed by him, dated in 1804, for receiving money from Teatro Caños del Peral for the music of the musical tragedy "Athalie" (by Jean-Baptiste Racine, with choruses composed by Manuel Garcia). More information about this piece and Manuel García´s involvement can be found HERE. Size is 7.25 x 2 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. Manuel Garcia´s autographs are extremely rare!
    Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario and singing teacher. García also created roles in several important world premieres.... read more >
    Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario and singing teacher. García also created roles in several important world premieres. Interesting and very rare receipt, handwritten and signed by him, dated in 1804, for receiving money from Teatro Caños del Peral for the music of the musical tragedy "Athalie" (by Jean-Baptiste Racine, with choruses composed by Manuel Garcia). More information about this piece and Manuel García´s involvement can be found HERE. Size is 7.25 x 2 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. Manuel Garcia´s autographs are extremely rare!
    Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario...

    $1,075.00 USD

    (Item #: M8747-R7-7)
    Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario and singing teacher. García also created roles in several important world premieres. Interesting and very rare receipt, handwritten and signed by him, dated in 1804, for receiving money from Teatro Caños del Peral for the music of the musical tragedy "Athalie" (by Jean-Baptiste Racine, with choruses composed by Manuel Garcia). More information about this piece and Manuel García´s involvement can be found HERE. Size is 7.25 x 2 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. Manuel Garcia´s autographs are extremely rare!
    Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario and singing teacher. García also created roles in several important world premieres.... read more >
    Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario and singing teacher. García also created roles in several important world premieres. Interesting and very rare receipt, handwritten and signed by him, dated in 1804, for receiving money from Teatro Caños del Peral for the music of the musical tragedy "Athalie" (by Jean-Baptiste Racine, with choruses composed by Manuel Garcia). More information about this piece and Manuel García´s involvement can be found HERE. Size is 7.25 x 2 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. Manuel Garcia´s autographs are extremely rare!

  • (Item #: H5246-GZ223F)
    Spanish tenor (1775-1832), composer, impresario, and singing teacher, and father of the celebrated mezzo-sopranos Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot. Rare contract handwritten and signed by Manuel Garcia and impresario Domenico Rossi on April 2, 1803, where Garcia gave up the rights to the Teatro Coliseo de los Caños de Peral, Madrid, of his opera "El Luto Fingido", premiered on May 30, 1803; and also obliging himself to sing his opera as many nights as requested. Size is 8.5 x 12.25 inches, 1 page, small loss of paper over the right border, some stains, printed at the top with an official seal, year 1803, central fold, in overall very good condition. This is a fabulous and rare document signed and handwritten by Garcia about one of his works as a composer and his commitment to singing as a tenor. 
    Spanish tenor (1775-1832), composer, impresario, and singing teacher, and father of the celebrated mezzo-sopranos Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot. Rare... read more >
    Spanish tenor (1775-1832), composer, impresario, and singing teacher, and father of the celebrated mezzo-sopranos Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot. Rare contract handwritten and signed by Manuel Garcia and impresario Domenico Rossi on April 2, 1803, where Garcia gave up the rights to the Teatro Coliseo de los Caños de Peral, Madrid, of his opera "El Luto Fingido", premiered on May 30, 1803; and also obliging himself to sing his opera as many nights as requested. Size is 8.5 x 12.25 inches, 1 page, small loss of paper over the right border, some stains, printed at the top with an official seal, year 1803, central fold, in overall very good condition. This is a fabulous and rare document signed and handwritten by Garcia about one of his works as a composer and his commitment to singing as a tenor. 
    Spanish tenor (1775-1832), composer, impresario, and singing teacher,...

    $1,750.00 USD

    (Item #: H5246-GZ223F)
    Spanish tenor (1775-1832), composer, impresario, and singing teacher, and father of the celebrated mezzo-sopranos Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot. Rare contract handwritten and signed by Manuel Garcia and impresario Domenico Rossi on April 2, 1803, where Garcia gave up the rights to the Teatro Coliseo de los Caños de Peral, Madrid, of his opera "El Luto Fingido", premiered on May 30, 1803; and also obliging himself to sing his opera as many nights as requested. Size is 8.5 x 12.25 inches, 1 page, small loss of paper over the right border, some stains, printed at the top with an official seal, year 1803, central fold, in overall very good condition. This is a fabulous and rare document signed and handwritten by Garcia about one of his works as a composer and his commitment to singing as a tenor. 
    Spanish tenor (1775-1832), composer, impresario, and singing teacher, and father of the celebrated mezzo-sopranos Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot. Rare... read more >
    Spanish tenor (1775-1832), composer, impresario, and singing teacher, and father of the celebrated mezzo-sopranos Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot. Rare contract handwritten and signed by Manuel Garcia and impresario Domenico Rossi on April 2, 1803, where Garcia gave up the rights to the Teatro Coliseo de los Caños de Peral, Madrid, of his opera "El Luto Fingido", premiered on May 30, 1803; and also obliging himself to sing his opera as many nights as requested. Size is 8.5 x 12.25 inches, 1 page, small loss of paper over the right border, some stains, printed at the top with an official seal, year 1803, central fold, in overall very good condition. This is a fabulous and rare document signed and handwritten by Garcia about one of his works as a composer and his commitment to singing as a tenor. 

  • (Item #: GA4896-GX215E)
    Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the role of Rodolfo in the world premiere of Puccini´s opera "La Boheme" in 1896. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian and sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, slight wear at bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: photograph of the artist in role (most likely as Rodolfo), this contains a facsimile signature on the bottom left, size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. Rare vintage item!
    Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the role of Rodolfo in the world premiere of Puccini´s opera "La Boheme"... read more >
    Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the role of Rodolfo in the world premiere of Puccini´s opera "La Boheme" in 1896. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian and sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, slight wear at bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: photograph of the artist in role (most likely as Rodolfo), this contains a facsimile signature on the bottom left, size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. Rare vintage item!
    Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the...

    $850.00 USD

    (Item #: GA4896-GX215E)
    Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the role of Rodolfo in the world premiere of Puccini´s opera "La Boheme" in 1896. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian and sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, slight wear at bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: photograph of the artist in role (most likely as Rodolfo), this contains a facsimile signature on the bottom left, size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. Rare vintage item!
    Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the role of Rodolfo in the world premiere of Puccini´s opera "La Boheme"... read more >
    Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the role of Rodolfo in the world premiere of Puccini´s opera "La Boheme" in 1896. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian and sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, slight wear at bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: photograph of the artist in role (most likely as Rodolfo), this contains a facsimile signature on the bottom left, size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. Rare vintage item!

  • Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Original autograph letters, autograph notes, signature cuts, clips, cards, and album pages signed by the celebrated soprano in different sizes, lengths, and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 
    Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading... read more >
    Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Original autograph letters, autograph notes, signature cuts, clips, cards, and album pages signed by the celebrated soprano in different sizes, lengths, and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 
    Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in...

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    Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Original autograph letters, autograph notes, signature cuts, clips, cards, and album pages signed by the celebrated soprano in different sizes, lengths, and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 
    Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading... read more >
    Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Original autograph letters, autograph notes, signature cuts, clips, cards, and album pages signed by the celebrated soprano in different sizes, lengths, and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

  • (Item #: K1522-OS13)
    Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Original, genuine receipt for $1075 francs signed by the star soprano dated October 19, 1830, issued by Thèatre Royal Italien (Paris). Size is 7.3 x 7.7 inches, left border irregularly cut, folds, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph mounting over an irregularly cut soft cardboard depicting the soprano, published by J. McCormick in London (1829) upon a drawing by artist T. Fairland. Total size is 12.5 x 14.75 inches, in very good condition.
    Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of... read more >
    Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Original, genuine receipt for $1075 francs signed by the star soprano dated October 19, 1830, issued by Thèatre Royal Italien (Paris). Size is 7.3 x 7.7 inches, left border irregularly cut, folds, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph mounting over an irregularly cut soft cardboard depicting the soprano, published by J. McCormick in London (1829) upon a drawing by artist T. Fairland. Total size is 12.5 x 14.75 inches, in very good condition.
    Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto...

    $985.00 USD

    (Item #: K1522-OS13)
    Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Original, genuine receipt for $1075 francs signed by the star soprano dated October 19, 1830, issued by Thèatre Royal Italien (Paris). Size is 7.3 x 7.7 inches, left border irregularly cut, folds, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph mounting over an irregularly cut soft cardboard depicting the soprano, published by J. McCormick in London (1829) upon a drawing by artist T. Fairland. Total size is 12.5 x 14.75 inches, in very good condition.
    Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of... read more >
    Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Original, genuine receipt for $1075 francs signed by the star soprano dated October 19, 1830, issued by Thèatre Royal Italien (Paris). Size is 7.3 x 7.7 inches, left border irregularly cut, folds, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph mounting over an irregularly cut soft cardboard depicting the soprano, published by J. McCormick in London (1829) upon a drawing by artist T. Fairland. Total size is 12.5 x 14.75 inches, in very good condition.

  • (Item #: K9080-W2J)
    Australian soprano (1861-1931), Italian soprano (1843-1919), American soprano (1857-1914). A fine album page with the signatures of very important opera singers of the late XIX century including Nellie Melba, Adelina Patti (who added a text quote "A beautiful voice is a gift of God"), Lillian Nordica, Jean & Edouard De Reszke, Pol Plancon, Emma Calvé, plus former Met Opera manager and impresario Maurice Grau. Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, overall rust tone, evident central fold, repaired crack at the center, in overall very good condition.
    Australian soprano (1861-1931), Italian soprano (1843-1919), American soprano (1857-1914). A fine album page with the signatures of very important opera... read more >
    Australian soprano (1861-1931), Italian soprano (1843-1919), American soprano (1857-1914). A fine album page with the signatures of very important opera singers of the late XIX century including Nellie Melba, Adelina Patti (who added a text quote "A beautiful voice is a gift of God"), Lillian Nordica, Jean & Edouard De Reszke, Pol Plancon, Emma Calvé, plus former Met Opera manager and impresario Maurice Grau. Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, overall rust tone, evident central fold, repaired crack at the center, in overall very good condition.
    Australian soprano (1861-1931), Italian soprano (1843-1919), American soprano...

    $975.00 USD

    (Item #: K9080-W2J)
    Australian soprano (1861-1931), Italian soprano (1843-1919), American soprano (1857-1914). A fine album page with the signatures of very important opera singers of the late XIX century including Nellie Melba, Adelina Patti (who added a text quote "A beautiful voice is a gift of God"), Lillian Nordica, Jean & Edouard De Reszke, Pol Plancon, Emma Calvé, plus former Met Opera manager and impresario Maurice Grau. Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, overall rust tone, evident central fold, repaired crack at the center, in overall very good condition.
    Australian soprano (1861-1931), Italian soprano (1843-1919), American soprano (1857-1914). A fine album page with the signatures of very important opera... read more >
    Australian soprano (1861-1931), Italian soprano (1843-1919), American soprano (1857-1914). A fine album page with the signatures of very important opera singers of the late XIX century including Nellie Melba, Adelina Patti (who added a text quote "A beautiful voice is a gift of God"), Lillian Nordica, Jean & Edouard De Reszke, Pol Plancon, Emma Calvé, plus former Met Opera manager and impresario Maurice Grau. Size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, overall rust tone, evident central fold, repaired crack at the center, in overall very good condition.

  • (Item #: L0901-C15B)
    Large collection of 400+ album pages signed by many opera singers from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, that belonged to the famous collector Bruce Stevens. Size is 5.3 x 4 inches on average, in very good condition or better. Album pages signed include famous names such as Rose Bampton, John Brownlee, Salvatore Baccaloni, Tina Bovy, Kirsten Flagstad, Lucine Amara, Licia Albanese, Frances Alda, Leonard Warren, Emanuel List, Marion Telva, Rise Stevens, Blanche Thebom, Patrice Munsel, Jerome Hines, Paul Robeson, Tito Schipa, Giuseppe De Luca, Lauritz Melchior, Gladys Swarthout, Astrid Varnay, Inge Borkh, Tiana Lemnitz, Roberta Peters, Helen Traubel, Jussi Bjorling, Rosalind Elias, Emma Eames, Irene Dalis, Maria Caniglia, Bruna Castagna, Gina Cigna, and many others. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. (Only 250 images out of 400+ were uploaded due to platform limitations. If you want to see the total of 400+ images please click HERE.)
    Large collection of 400+ album pages signed by many opera singers from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, that belonged to... read more >
    Large collection of 400+ album pages signed by many opera singers from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, that belonged to the famous collector Bruce Stevens. Size is 5.3 x 4 inches on average, in very good condition or better. Album pages signed include famous names such as Rose Bampton, John Brownlee, Salvatore Baccaloni, Tina Bovy, Kirsten Flagstad, Lucine Amara, Licia Albanese, Frances Alda, Leonard Warren, Emanuel List, Marion Telva, Rise Stevens, Blanche Thebom, Patrice Munsel, Jerome Hines, Paul Robeson, Tito Schipa, Giuseppe De Luca, Lauritz Melchior, Gladys Swarthout, Astrid Varnay, Inge Borkh, Tiana Lemnitz, Roberta Peters, Helen Traubel, Jussi Bjorling, Rosalind Elias, Emma Eames, Irene Dalis, Maria Caniglia, Bruna Castagna, Gina Cigna, and many others. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. (Only 250 images out of 400+ were uploaded due to platform limitations. If you want to see the total of 400+ images please click HERE.)
    Large collection of 400+ album pages signed by...

    $595.00 USD

    (Item #: L0901-C15B)
    Large collection of 400+ album pages signed by many opera singers from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, that belonged to the famous collector Bruce Stevens. Size is 5.3 x 4 inches on average, in very good condition or better. Album pages signed include famous names such as Rose Bampton, John Brownlee, Salvatore Baccaloni, Tina Bovy, Kirsten Flagstad, Lucine Amara, Licia Albanese, Frances Alda, Leonard Warren, Emanuel List, Marion Telva, Rise Stevens, Blanche Thebom, Patrice Munsel, Jerome Hines, Paul Robeson, Tito Schipa, Giuseppe De Luca, Lauritz Melchior, Gladys Swarthout, Astrid Varnay, Inge Borkh, Tiana Lemnitz, Roberta Peters, Helen Traubel, Jussi Bjorling, Rosalind Elias, Emma Eames, Irene Dalis, Maria Caniglia, Bruna Castagna, Gina Cigna, and many others. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. (Only 250 images out of 400+ were uploaded due to platform limitations. If you want to see the total of 400+ images please click HERE.)
    Large collection of 400+ album pages signed by many opera singers from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, that belonged to... read more >
    Large collection of 400+ album pages signed by many opera singers from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, that belonged to the famous collector Bruce Stevens. Size is 5.3 x 4 inches on average, in very good condition or better. Album pages signed include famous names such as Rose Bampton, John Brownlee, Salvatore Baccaloni, Tina Bovy, Kirsten Flagstad, Lucine Amara, Licia Albanese, Frances Alda, Leonard Warren, Emanuel List, Marion Telva, Rise Stevens, Blanche Thebom, Patrice Munsel, Jerome Hines, Paul Robeson, Tito Schipa, Giuseppe De Luca, Lauritz Melchior, Gladys Swarthout, Astrid Varnay, Inge Borkh, Tiana Lemnitz, Roberta Peters, Helen Traubel, Jussi Bjorling, Rosalind Elias, Emma Eames, Irene Dalis, Maria Caniglia, Bruna Castagna, Gina Cigna, and many others. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. (Only 250 images out of 400+ were uploaded due to platform limitations. If you want to see the total of 400+ images please click HERE.)

  • (Item #: K4460-OS13F)
    Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed by Arditi for Mrs. Patti, signed by the soprano and his husband (Nicolini) on the front cover, and by the composer on the back of the cover, dated during a tour in Mexico, January 12, 1887, adding a short 5-bar music quote with lyrics. Size is 10 x 13.9 inches, 4 pages (including covers), folds, minor rust stains, some tape repairs on the front, in overall very good condition.
    Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed... read more >
    Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed by Arditi for Mrs. Patti, signed by the soprano and his husband (Nicolini) on the front cover, and by the composer on the back of the cover, dated during a tour in Mexico, January 12, 1887, adding a short 5-bar music quote with lyrics. Size is 10 x 13.9 inches, 4 pages (including covers), folds, minor rust stains, some tape repairs on the front, in overall very good condition.
    Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian...

    $1,395.00 USD

    (Item #: K4460-OS13F)
    Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed by Arditi for Mrs. Patti, signed by the soprano and his husband (Nicolini) on the front cover, and by the composer on the back of the cover, dated during a tour in Mexico, January 12, 1887, adding a short 5-bar music quote with lyrics. Size is 10 x 13.9 inches, 4 pages (including covers), folds, minor rust stains, some tape repairs on the front, in overall very good condition.
    Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed... read more >
    Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed by Arditi for Mrs. Patti, signed by the soprano and his husband (Nicolini) on the front cover, and by the composer on the back of the cover, dated during a tour in Mexico, January 12, 1887, adding a short 5-bar music quote with lyrics. Size is 10 x 13.9 inches, 4 pages (including covers), folds, minor rust stains, some tape repairs on the front, in overall very good condition.

  • (Item #: H4038-W4A)
    German tenor (1714-1797), famous in his time for singing alongside Farinelli in Madrid (1755-1759), and creator of Mozart's Idomeneo title role during its world premiere in 1781.  Signed receipt for a payment for a performance in Spain, handwritten and dated by another hand in 1957, and signed by Raaff at the bottom. Size is 8.4 x 4.25 inches, folds, in excellent condition.  Extremely rare and scarce!
    German tenor (1714-1797), famous in his time for singing alongside Farinelli in Madrid (1755-1759), and creator of Mozart's Idomeneo title... read more >
    German tenor (1714-1797), famous in his time for singing alongside Farinelli in Madrid (1755-1759), and creator of Mozart's Idomeneo title role during its world premiere in 1781.  Signed receipt for a payment for a performance in Spain, handwritten and dated by another hand in 1957, and signed by Raaff at the bottom. Size is 8.4 x 4.25 inches, folds, in excellent condition.  Extremely rare and scarce!
    German tenor (1714-1797), famous in his time for...

    $1,295.00 USD

    (Item #: H4038-W4A)
    German tenor (1714-1797), famous in his time for singing alongside Farinelli in Madrid (1755-1759), and creator of Mozart's Idomeneo title role during its world premiere in 1781.  Signed receipt for a payment for a performance in Spain, handwritten and dated by another hand in 1957, and signed by Raaff at the bottom. Size is 8.4 x 4.25 inches, folds, in excellent condition.  Extremely rare and scarce!
    German tenor (1714-1797), famous in his time for singing alongside Farinelli in Madrid (1755-1759), and creator of Mozart's Idomeneo title... read more >
    German tenor (1714-1797), famous in his time for singing alongside Farinelli in Madrid (1755-1759), and creator of Mozart's Idomeneo title role during its world premiere in 1781.  Signed receipt for a payment for a performance in Spain, handwritten and dated by another hand in 1957, and signed by Raaff at the bottom. Size is 8.4 x 4.25 inches, folds, in excellent condition.  Extremely rare and scarce!

  • (Item #: GB8740-GX177A)
    Celebrated French soprano (1756-1813), whose real name was Anne-Antoinette-Cécile Clavel, and who was best known by her stage name Madame Saint-Huberty or Saint-Huberti. After her retirement from the stage and her second marriage, she and her husband were murdered in England by a servant.  She appeared in the world premiere productions of Gluck's Armide in 1777 and Salieri's Les Danaides in 1784, as well as in a great many other lesser-known operas. Very rare autograph letter signed, 1 page (of 4 folded pages), written in French, sold untranslated, dated in 1785. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, small rust and stains, but otherwise in very good condition. Very rare and valuable historic item!  
    Celebrated French soprano (1756-1813), whose real name was Anne-Antoinette-Cécile Clavel, and who was best known by her stage name Madame Saint-Huberty or Saint-Huberti. After... read more >
    Celebrated French soprano (1756-1813), whose real name was Anne-Antoinette-Cécile Clavel, and who was best known by her stage name Madame Saint-Huberty or Saint-Huberti. After her retirement from the stage and her second marriage, she and her husband were murdered in England by a servant.  She appeared in the world premiere productions of Gluck's Armide in 1777 and Salieri's Les Danaides in 1784, as well as in a great many other lesser-known operas. Very rare autograph letter signed, 1 page (of 4 folded pages), written in French, sold untranslated, dated in 1785. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, small rust and stains, but otherwise in very good condition. Very rare and valuable historic item!  
    Celebrated French soprano (1756-1813), whose real name was...

    $700.00 USD

    (Item #: GB8740-GX177A)
    Celebrated French soprano (1756-1813), whose real name was Anne-Antoinette-Cécile Clavel, and who was best known by her stage name Madame Saint-Huberty or Saint-Huberti. After her retirement from the stage and her second marriage, she and her husband were murdered in England by a servant.  She appeared in the world premiere productions of Gluck's Armide in 1777 and Salieri's Les Danaides in 1784, as well as in a great many other lesser-known operas. Very rare autograph letter signed, 1 page (of 4 folded pages), written in French, sold untranslated, dated in 1785. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, small rust and stains, but otherwise in very good condition. Very rare and valuable historic item!  
    Celebrated French soprano (1756-1813), whose real name was Anne-Antoinette-Cécile Clavel, and who was best known by her stage name Madame Saint-Huberty or Saint-Huberti. After... read more >
    Celebrated French soprano (1756-1813), whose real name was Anne-Antoinette-Cécile Clavel, and who was best known by her stage name Madame Saint-Huberty or Saint-Huberti. After her retirement from the stage and her second marriage, she and her husband were murdered in England by a servant.  She appeared in the world premiere productions of Gluck's Armide in 1777 and Salieri's Les Danaides in 1784, as well as in a great many other lesser-known operas. Very rare autograph letter signed, 1 page (of 4 folded pages), written in French, sold untranslated, dated in 1785. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, small rust and stains, but otherwise in very good condition. Very rare and valuable historic item!  

  • (Item #: GA1110-GX236A)
    Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very popular in her time. Autograph letter in French (English translation included) signed by her, to a critic, thanking him for a favorable review. On one folded sheet, handwritten on two pages, signed as "Conchita S.". Total sheet size is 11 x 7.5 inches (unfolded), in very good condition.  Autographs of Supervia are extremely rare
    Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very popular in her time. Autograph letter in French (English translation included) signed by her, to... read more >
    Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very popular in her time. Autograph letter in French (English translation included) signed by her, to a critic, thanking him for a favorable review. On one folded sheet, handwritten on two pages, signed as "Conchita S.". Total sheet size is 11 x 7.5 inches (unfolded), in very good condition.  Autographs of Supervia are extremely rare
    Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very popular in her...

    $700.00 USD

    (Item #: GA1110-GX236A)
    Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very popular in her time. Autograph letter in French (English translation included) signed by her, to a critic, thanking him for a favorable review. On one folded sheet, handwritten on two pages, signed as "Conchita S.". Total sheet size is 11 x 7.5 inches (unfolded), in very good condition.  Autographs of Supervia are extremely rare
    Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very popular in her time. Autograph letter in French (English translation included) signed by her, to... read more >
    Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very popular in her time. Autograph letter in French (English translation included) signed by her, to a critic, thanking him for a favorable review. On one folded sheet, handwritten on two pages, signed as "Conchita S.". Total sheet size is 11 x 7.5 inches (unfolded), in very good condition.  Autographs of Supervia are extremely rare

  • (Item #: GA1456-GX261A)
    Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors.  Signed printed score with three songs from his operetta "Der Singende Traüm", composed, signed and inscribed by him on the front cover, dated in Vienna, 1934.  This music was composed by Tauber for his lover, the Russian singer and actress Mary Losseff.  Size is 10.7 x 13.4 inches, 10 pages including covers, central fold, otherwise in very good condition.
    Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors.  Signed printed score with three songs from his... read more >
    Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors.  Signed printed score with three songs from his operetta "Der Singende Traüm", composed, signed and inscribed by him on the front cover, dated in Vienna, 1934.  This music was composed by Tauber for his lover, the Russian singer and actress Mary Losseff.  Size is 10.7 x 13.4 inches, 10 pages including covers, central fold, otherwise in very good condition.
    Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the...

    $595.00 USD

    (Item #: GA1456-GX261A)
    Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors.  Signed printed score with three songs from his operetta "Der Singende Traüm", composed, signed and inscribed by him on the front cover, dated in Vienna, 1934.  This music was composed by Tauber for his lover, the Russian singer and actress Mary Losseff.  Size is 10.7 x 13.4 inches, 10 pages including covers, central fold, otherwise in very good condition.
    Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors.  Signed printed score with three songs from his... read more >
    Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors.  Signed printed score with three songs from his operetta "Der Singende Traüm", composed, signed and inscribed by him on the front cover, dated in Vienna, 1934.  This music was composed by Tauber for his lover, the Russian singer and actress Mary Losseff.  Size is 10.7 x 13.4 inches, 10 pages including covers, central fold, otherwise in very good condition.

  • (Item #: K9145-W2J)
    French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), Italian soprano (1811-1869), Italian tenor (1820-1889). A fabulous and rare large-sized album page with the signatures (some of them dated) of very important opera singers of the mid-XIX century including Pauline Viardot, Antonio Tamburini, Giulia Grisi, Joseph Tagliafico, Carl Formes, Enrico Tamberlik, Giovanni Mario, Manuel Garcia Jr. on the front, plus English actor Henry Compton and one additional unknown signer on the verso. Size is 8.9 x 11 inches, overall rust tone, minor cracks, loss of paper on both upper corners, in overall very good condition.
    French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), Italian soprano (1811-1869), Italian tenor (1820-1889). A fabulous and rare large-sized album page with the signatures (some... read more >
    French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), Italian soprano (1811-1869), Italian tenor (1820-1889). A fabulous and rare large-sized album page with the signatures (some of them dated) of very important opera singers of the mid-XIX century including Pauline Viardot, Antonio Tamburini, Giulia Grisi, Joseph Tagliafico, Carl Formes, Enrico Tamberlik, Giovanni Mario, Manuel Garcia Jr. on the front, plus English actor Henry Compton and one additional unknown signer on the verso. Size is 8.9 x 11 inches, overall rust tone, minor cracks, loss of paper on both upper corners, in overall very good condition.
    French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), Italian soprano (1811-1869), Italian tenor...

    $1,075.00 USD

    (Item #: K9145-W2J)
    French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), Italian soprano (1811-1869), Italian tenor (1820-1889). A fabulous and rare large-sized album page with the signatures (some of them dated) of very important opera singers of the mid-XIX century including Pauline Viardot, Antonio Tamburini, Giulia Grisi, Joseph Tagliafico, Carl Formes, Enrico Tamberlik, Giovanni Mario, Manuel Garcia Jr. on the front, plus English actor Henry Compton and one additional unknown signer on the verso. Size is 8.9 x 11 inches, overall rust tone, minor cracks, loss of paper on both upper corners, in overall very good condition.
    French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), Italian soprano (1811-1869), Italian tenor (1820-1889). A fabulous and rare large-sized album page with the signatures (some... read more >
    French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), Italian soprano (1811-1869), Italian tenor (1820-1889). A fabulous and rare large-sized album page with the signatures (some of them dated) of very important opera singers of the mid-XIX century including Pauline Viardot, Antonio Tamburini, Giulia Grisi, Joseph Tagliafico, Carl Formes, Enrico Tamberlik, Giovanni Mario, Manuel Garcia Jr. on the front, plus English actor Henry Compton and one additional unknown signer on the verso. Size is 8.9 x 11 inches, overall rust tone, minor cracks, loss of paper on both upper corners, in overall very good condition.