1974. Signed record album, "The 5th Dimension: Soul & Inspiration," by three of the five band members: Florence Larue, Lamonte McLemure, and Ronnie Dyson. Original 1974 edition, complete with vinyl album. Measures 12 1/2" x 12 1/2". No place, no date. Boldly signed in dark blue against a lighter blue background. More
1870. Inscribed photocard of the German composer and conductor; inscription on verso in German, along with Vienna photographer's information. Measures 4.5 x 2.5 inches, photo print sepia-tone with pale green border. No date, circa 1870. Fine. More
1995. 8.5 x 7.25-inch black-and-white photo of the country music band Alabama -- no place, no date, circa 1995. Signed with a black marker by the four members of the group: Randy Owen, Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, and Mark Herndon. Matted in off-white and set in a black frame measuring 15 x 13.25 inches. The photo has two tiny faint stains at the top, but is still in very good condition. More
1925. Elaborate six-bar arrangement on a 4.5 x 5.75-inch piece of lined paper, titled in old German, subject unknown, no date, circa 1925. Boldly signed by Aldrich at the conclusion. Small stain at the top; mounting remnants on the back. Very good(-) condition. American composer, musicologist and music critic. More
Van Nuys: 2000. American television personality, author, composer, musician and actor who achieved national fame as the first host of The Tonight Show; the first late-night television talk show. Excellent content T.L.S. "Steve", reminiscing about the early days on the Tonight Show. 4to. 1 page, personal letterhead, Van Nuys, California, February 21st 2000 Written just a few months before his death, to long time friend and collaborator Herb Sargent. The letter reads in full: "I'm hurrying to finish up a...... More
1950. 9.25 x 7.5-inch black-and-white photo of Anderson in an animated pose, holding his trumpet -- no place, no date, circa 1950. Signed "Bill Anderson" above his right shoulder and across his face. Double-matted in black and light gray and set in a decorative black frame measuring 18 x 16 inches. Small crease on the lower left corner, but otherwise in very good condition. American jazz trumpeter best known for playing with Duke Ellington's orchestra. More
1975. Exceptional rock-n-roll memento, an autographed stage-used Remo weather king CLEAR snare drumhead (cs Controlled Sound), boldly signed by Sam Andrew, Michael Joplin, and Laura Joplin. Consistent drum stick marks on bullet; otherwise fine condition. No date; circa 1975. American guitarist, songwriter and founder of the group Big Brother and the Holding Company, which featured a then-unknown vocalist named Janis Joplin. In 1968 both departed the Holding Co. to form a new ensemble called The Kozmic Blues Band, going on..... More
1975. Exceptional rock-n-roll memento, an autographed stage-used Remo weather king WHITE snare drumhead (cs Controlled Sound), boldly signed by Sam Andrew, Michael Joplin, and Laura Joplin. Consistent drum stick marks on bullet; otherwise fine condition. No date; circa 1975. American guitarist, songwriter and founder of the group Big Brother and the Holding Company, which featured a then-unknown vocalist named Janis Joplin. In 1968 both departed the Holding Co. to form a new ensemble called The Kozmic Blues Band, going on..... More
1890. Autographed musical quotation titled "Chants." Signed in full at the top of the page by the American conductor. 1 page, 7.5 x 9 inches, 16 bars in 4 systems, both bass and treble. No place, circa 1890. Other musical notations on verso. Small hole in the upper left margin; horizontal folds. Very good condition. More
New York: 1887. 1 page, 9.5 x 7.75 inches, New York, July 6, 1887. Full-page music score -- a three-line, 13-bar fragment from Canzonetta, Opus 63 No. 1. Signed and dated "With kind regards, your friend Wm. E. Ashmall, New York July 6th '87." Small brown spot on the lower left margin; near fine. Ashmall was an American composer and organist who wrote elaborate symphonic arrangements and organ compositions that were reminiscent of Bach's fugues. This manuscript is scarce and..... More
1950. 10 x 8.25 inches, no place, no date, circa 1950 -- a vintage shoulder-up photograph depicting Baccaloni in the role of Don Pasquale. Inscribed: "To Arthur St. Brackbill, Sincerely, Salvatore Baccaloni." Near fine condition. Italian bass opera star often regarded as the greatest buffo artist of the 20th century. Baccaloni was encouraged by Arturo Toscanini to pursue comic roles such as Rigoletto and Leporello in Don Giavanni, a move which culminated into his being in demand at every major..... More
New York: 1954. Extremely rare contract from the vaults of Hometown Village Music. 4to. 1 page, Village Music Company, 1619 Broadway, New York City, August 26th 1954, to Miss Gloria Shayne and Noel Regney (before they were married), whereby Sidney Prosen proposes an up-date to a previous contract, based on the trio's success, in part: "...Your signature where indicated below constitutes this is a binding agreement between us. Note: in consideration of the unusual and successful endeavors by ourselves in..... More
New York: Little Brown, 1950. Illustrated in black and white. 2 volumes, thick 8vos, two-tone black and white cloth. New York: Little Brown, 1950. Very good(+) in a worn slipcase. Signed and inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "For both dears -- Francis + Shirley (Steegmuller) -- much love, Jacques." Also included with the books are various pieces of related ephemera, including a facsimile copy of a letter from Hector Berlioz, a note from Jacques Barzun on..... More
1820. Autograph manuscript signed in full. Contains two stanzas (16 lines) of a poem entitled "The Old Kirk Yard," 1 page, gray paper, dry mounted on foxed, white paper, 7 x 4.5 inches. In part: "Oh mourn not for them their grief is o'er, Oh weep not for them they weep no more; For deep in their sleep, tho' cold and hard, Their pillow may be in the old Kirk yard." No place, no date, circa 1820. British author and..... More
Rome: 1915. 1 page on heavy-stock beige construction paper measuring 5.25 x 9 inches. Signed: "Gemma Bellincioni", Rome 1915." Near fine condition. Italian soprano and one of the best-known opera singers of the late 19th century. She is credited with creating the role of Santuzza in Pietro Mascagni's landmark opera "Cavalleria Rusticana." More
Hollywood: 1968. 2 pages, 10.5 x 7.25 inches, Hollywood, February 26, 1968. Written to Harry Harris of The Philadelphia Inquirer, supplying him with a list of what he believes is the ultimate dream show consisting of Philadelphia talent, in part: "...It would not be a question of nominating ten people or 'acts' that might make up a well-balanced 'dream show', but rather which network would be able to give us the time to show all of the talents from Philly..... More
New York: 1940. 4 pages, 9.5 x 6 inches, New York, January 11, no year, circa 1940. Bjoerling's signature adorns the top of this program for a recital he gave as part of an artists series at Maryville College. Includes the full signature of his frequent pianist, Harry Ebert, in blue ink. Very good condition. One of the most highly regarded opera tenors of the 20th century. More
1965. 9.5 x 7.25-inch black-and-white photo of an animated Bolger kicking high and laughing -- no place, no date, circa 1965. Inscribed at the bottom left with excellent contrast: "To Terry T. Tobin, I've no kick coming! All the best, Ray Bolger." Double-matted in dark and light gray and set in a silver and black frame measuring 16.25 x 14 inches. Near fine condition. American vaudeville performer, actor, singer, and dancer best known for his portrayal of the scarecrow in..... More
Hollywood: 1939. Personalized Christmas card signed in full and dated "1939" beneath a hand-typed sentiment: "Thank you so much for thinking of me at Christmas. Kindest wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year!" Accompanied by the original envelope, measuring 3.5" x 2.5", with her imprinted address "The End of the Road -- Hollywood, California." Excellent condition. American songwriter who composed more than 175 pieces of popular music from the 1880s through the early 1940s. She is best remembered for..... More
Garden City: Doubleday, 1971. Illustrated in black and white. 189 pages. 8vo, brown boards, dust wrapper. Garden City: Doubleday, (1971). First edition, fifth printing. Wrapper sunned and with a small tear near spine; a fine copy in a very good(+) wrapper. Signed by Borge with a three line inscription opposite preface. More
1979. Signed album, "The 5th Power." Signed four times: on each side of the album cover and on both labels. The back of the album includes an inscription and a date. 1979. Very good. Bowie was a radical avant garde jazz trumpet player who often teamed up with Arthur Blythe during the 1970's. "The 5th Power" was recorded and released in Italy. More
1950. 10 x 8 inches, no place, 1950 -- a black-and-white promotional photograph of Brailowsky seated at a piano looking at music. Inscribed but not personalized: "With best wishes from A. Brailowsky, Jan. 28, 1950." Very good(+) condition. More
Monte Carlo: 1933. 1 page, 8 x 5.5 inches, Monte Carlo, March 3, 1933 -- three bars from Chopin's Berecuse, signed, "Meillleur souvennir de A. Brailowsky Monte-Carlo, Sellars 1933." One light horizontal fold at the center and a tiny crease at the lower left corner; very good condition. Brailowsky, a Russian concert pianist and composer, was considered one of the greatest interpreters of Chopin's works. He visited New York City in 1924 and 1938, appearing at standing-room-only sold-out venues... More
1955. Vintage 10 x 8-inch black-and-white photo, inscribed and signed in full: "Ted - Thanks for Caring, Charles Brown." Captioned "Aladdin (Records) Star." No place, no date, circa 1955. Very good condition. Charles Brown was a jazz artist who turned R&B and scored immediate attention with his mellow vocal style. An original signer to the Aladdin Record label where he had a consistent string of hits, however it was at King Records where he achieved stardom. Brown wrote and recorded..... More
New York: 1953. 9.75 x 8 inches, New York, no date, circa 1953 -- a scarce vintage photo taken by James J. Kriegmann with a "Shaw Artists, 565 Fifth Ave. N.Y.C." imprint on the lower right. Inscribed on the left side: "To Charles + Dorothy, Love + Thank you + Always, Ruth Brown." This is one of the earliest Ruth Brown images photographed by Kriegsmann. The top white margin has been removed, leaving a rough edge; two faint creases in..... More
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