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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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