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

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

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

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

New York: 1953. 4 pages (with the inclusion of a rider), 16.25 x 8.5 inches -- a songwriter-publisher agreement from October 13, 1953, whereby Leon Carr and Hal David agree to allow Hometown Village Music to publish their composition "My Heart Goes" for 50 percent of all revenues collected. Additionally signed by Sidney Prosen, best remembered for discovering and recording Hank Williams and later Simon & Garfunkel. Horizontal folds; near fine condition. Carr and David were two of the most..... More