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
New York: Donald I. Fine, 1990. An autobiography with Lee Davis. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs; endpapers decorated with drawings by Al Hirschfeld. 354 pages, 8vo, yellow and burgundy cloth-backed boards, dust wrapper. New York: Donald I. Fine, Inc., (1990). First edition. A near fine copy in a near fine wrapper. Inscribed on the half-title page: "To ...:New friends who I hope will someday be old friends ... Richard, 10/8/91" 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
1974. 16 pages, 12 x 9 inches, no place, 1974. Large colorful program for The Andrew Sisters in "Over Here!" Illustrated throughout with blue-tinted photographs. Stiff pictorial yellow, red and blue wrappers. Signed on the front cover by Patty Andrews, Maxine Andrews, and two other performers -- Ann Reinking and Janie Sell. Very good condition. More
New York: Delilah Books, 1981. Book by Neal Peters and David Smith; signed by Ann-Margret. Profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. 256 pages, 4to, silver-stamped white boards, dust wrapper (edge-worn). New York: Delilah Books, (1981). A very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Boldly inscribed in purple marker on a preliminary blank page: "For David~ Affectionately, Ann-Margret." 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 very beautiful. 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
1962. Unaccredited matte-finish black-and-white 10 x 8-inch half-length image of Bailey, no place, no date, circa 1962. Inscribed: "To Helen, My Very Best, Love Pearl." Tiny creases on the lower corners but still in very good condition. American singer and actress who appeared on the stage, screen and television. More
New York: 1930. Vintage matte-finish black-and-white photograph, 9.25 x 5.75 inches, Murray Korman, New York, A full-length image depicting Baker dressed in a sequined gown. Boldly signed in full. No date, circa 1930. Small crease on the right side, but still in very good condition. American-born French dancer, singer, and actress who came to be known in various circles as the "Black Pearl," "Bronze Venus," and the "Creole Goddess." More
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994. Frontispiece and other black-and-white photographs. 320 pages, 8vo, red and beige cloth-backed boards (corners bumped), dust wrapper. New York: Simon & Schuster, (1994). First edition. Very good(-). Inscribed by the author on the publisher's logo page: "For Kay Meehan, with Christmas greetings and love from your country/city friend, Mary Ellin Barrett." 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
New York: Basic Books, 1996. 228 pages. 8vo. Brown cloth backed cream boards, first edition, d.w. New York: Basic Books, (1996). A near fine copy in a near fine wrapper. Inscribed on half-title page: "To: [...] Happy Birthday, Derrick & Janet Bell 4/8/99" 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
1985. 10 x 7.5-inch color photo of Bennett singing into a microphone with an orchestra playing in the background -- no place, no date, circa 1985. Inscribed with a silver marker atop his dark suit: "To Laura, all Best Wishes, Tony Bennett." Matted in blue and set in a silver frame measuring 15.5 x 13 inches. Fine condition. American singer of traditional pop standards, big band, show tunes, and jazz. More
New York: 1964. 3.5 x 6.5-inch First Day Cover commemorating "America's contribution to the World of Music." Issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Signed in full by Bennett and postmarked in New York City on October 15, 1964. The envelope features an image of an eagle perched on a decorative harp on the left and has a cancelled five-cent American Music stamp on the upper right. Float-mounted below a 4.75 x.... More
1982. Signed program "Leonard Bernstein," on the cover of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters inductees and awards Ceremonial. 8-1/2 X 11 inches. 8 pages + seating insert, an event whereby Bernstein had the honor of announcing the new inductees on May 19th, 1982. *Also signed on the cover by Australian-American novelist Shirley Hazzard and the acclaimed American biographer Francis Steegmuller, who were presenters of the literary awards. Fine condition. American composer, conductor and pianist considered by... More
1940. 9 x 7.25 inches with the photographer's logo, "Bruno of Hollywood," in white in the lower left corner, no place, no date, circa 1940. Boldly inscribed on the right: "Sincerely, Bunny Berrigan." Set in a white matte with blue trim in a black wooden frame measuring 16.5 x 14.5 inches. Fine condition. More
New York: 1964. 3.5 x 6.5-inch First Day Cover commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Signed in full by Berlin and postmarked in New York City on October 15, 1964. The envelope features tiny bust portraits of the nine ASCAP founders on the left and has a cancelled five-cent American Music stamp on the upper right. Matted beside a 4 x 3-inch photo of Berlin deep in thought at a piano; set in... More
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