Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Star Canadian soprano (1847-1930), and one of the leading singers of the late 19th-early 20th centuries. Beautiful collection of 7 items as follows: 2 signed photo postcards dated 1905 and 1911 (3.3 x 5.3 inches approx.), 1 signed card dated 1893 (8.3 x 2.9 inches), 1 unsigned mini CDV by Nadar (2.5 x 4.1 inches), 2 unsigned photo postcards (3.5 x 5.3 inches), and 1 unsigned cabinet photo by Warden featuring Albani in role (4.25 x 6.5 inches). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Australian dramatic soprano (1892-1968) renowned for her interpretation of the most demanding Wagnerian female roles, although she never performed at Bayreuth or The Met. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5.1 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian dramatic soprano (1892-1968) renowned for her interpretation of the most demanding Wagnerian female roles, although she never performed at Bayreuth or The Met. Nice black-and-white half-tone photograph (a page from a magazine or program) signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1925; shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Der Ring. Size is 5.6 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German dramatic soprano (1880-1975). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer G. Maillard Kesslere. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (1876-1944); who was considered the most renowned Finnish female singer at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Vintage cabinet photo by Aimé Dupont (New York) featuring Aino Akte in costume, signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1889-1954), particularly associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York and for his later career in Wagnerian roles. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown as Radames in Verdi's Aida; ink-stamped on verso by Chicago Civic Opera. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine-born American soprano (1925-2017). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her in 1948, shown in costume. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

French tenor (1830-1924) and Belgian soprano (1851-1886). Beautiful vintage unsigned carte-de-visite CDV by Nadar (Paris) featuring Capoul and Heilbron in the world premiere of Victor Massé's opera Paul et Virginie in 1877. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition.

Finnish soprano (1876-1944); who was considered the most renowned Finnish female singer at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Regular card signed by her with a short message. Size is 5.3 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two unsigned programs from Theatre de l'Opera, 1901, featuring Aino Akte. Each one's size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, 4 pages each, in very good condition.

American jazz bandleader (1890-1967), composer, orchestral director, and violinist. Album page signed by him. Size is 5.6 x 3.8 inches, storage holes, in excellent condition.

Australian tenor (1915-1998), signed photograph, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian tenor (1915-1998), signed photograph, shown as himself. size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian-American soprano (1907-1980). Nice informal photograph signed by her, shown next to probably Rosa Ponselle. Size is 4.75 x 6.4 inches, in very good condition.

Italian-American soprano (1907-1980). Black-and-white photograph signed by her in 1967, shown next to Beniamino Gigli. Size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1913-1975), Spanish soprano (1923-2005). Beautiful black-and-white photograph for a performance of Flotow's Martha signed by Richard Tucker, Victoria de los Angeles, Rosalind Elias, Giorgio Tozzi, and Lorenzo Alvary. Size is 9.9 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1929-2020), Italian soprano (1934-2023), and Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014). Nice informal black-and-white photograph signed by the three sopranos at The Metropolitan Opera. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch-born French baritone (1866-1926) and French baritone (1873-1957). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by both artists, shown in Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Size is 5.3 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1931-2012). Black-and-white promo photograph signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1970. Size is 4.2 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German dramatic soprano (1872-1947). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by her on verso with a short sentiment. Size is 5.5 x 3.4 inches, in very good condition.

French writer (1860-1925) and historian. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress (1874-1945). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

French actress (1872-1921). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian actor (1869-1924) who became a star in Parisian theater. Beautiful sepia photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born French dramatic soprano (1860-1936). Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-born American soprano (1895-1974). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian bass-baritone (1881-1938). Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in Brussels, 1908, shown in Xavier Leroux's opera Le Chemineau. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian bass-baritone (1881-1938). Gorgeous sepia photo postcard signed by him, shown young as himself. Size is 3.3 x 5.2 inches, in very good condition.

French tenor (1938-2016). Black-and-white promo photograph signed by him, shown in role. Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech soprano (1889-1932). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown in role; dated on verso in Prague, 1927. Size is 3.25 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Italian opera impresario (1869-1940), who was the manager of La Scala (1898-1908) and the Met Opera for 27 years! (1908-1935).  Card signed by him, with the letterhead of The Metropolitan Opera. Size is 5.2 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1834-1898), husband of star soprano Adelina Patti. Card signed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York 1882. Size is 3.1 x 1.8 inches, a bit faded, in very good condition.

Star Spanish soprano (1887-1960), her voice had a unique timbre and transparent quality, unlike any present-day singer. Autograph letter signed by her and dated on April 1936. Size is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, two written pages, central fold, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1834-1910). Card signed by him with a short text quote from Goethe. Size is 5.25 x 3.3 inches, mounting traces on verso, some water damage, in overall good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his visiting card with a short written note signed by him on verso. Size is 3.25 x 1.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1876-1939), composer, and conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him adding a short music quote. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1841-1909), one of the greatest theatrical figures of his time. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in 1908, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his visiting card with a short greeting handwritten by him. Size is 3.75 x 2.25 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian tenor (1920-2005), performed primarily in Belgium but also made guest appearances throughout Europe. Signed photograph, shown as Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer F.M. Mertens, Antwerp. Size is 3.5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

German tenor (b.1928), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in Berlin in 1964. Photo by Kurt Kreutzinger, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Mexican tenor (b.1937), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by Catelazo photographers. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish baritone (1933-1984), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Hertha Ramme, Zurich. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

American tenor and voice teacher, signed photograph, shown in role (likely in Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance), inscribed with sentiment. Size is 2.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor and voice teacher, signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with crease running down the top right, priced accordingly.

Finnish tenor (1929-1989), best known for Wagnerian roles. Signed 4 x 5.75 inch photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Also included: 1 page 8 x 11 inch cast list of Metropolitan Opera 1966 performance of Wagner's Tannhauser in which he sang the title role with his signature at the right side of the page.. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately.

English actress and singer (1864-1942). Beautiful photograph signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, pinholes over the top, stains over the lower-left corner, in very good condition.

French soprano (1877-1947). Nice photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1847-1922). Beautiful sepia photo postcard signed by him, shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1867-1942). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition.

French baritone (1877-1936). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in Brussels (1908-1911). Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, some silvering around borders, in good condition.