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1. (Bari, 1909 - Manhattan, 2014) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian as Puccini’s . (8 x 10 inch. ). $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28

2. (Hartford, 1924) Photographic portrait of the 's American soprano as Liu in Puccini’s (1926).(8 x 10 inch.). $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28 3. Vittorio Arimondi (Saluzzo, 1861 - , 1928) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Italian who created the role of Pistola in Verdi’s (1893). $ 80/ Fr. 70/€ 68

4. (b. Rome, 1966) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Italian mezzo-soprano. $ 30/ Fr. 27/€ 25

5. Fausto Bozza (d. New York 1961) Rare photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 1936 by the Italian-American impresario, and singing teacher. Stamped on the rear “Alfred and Fabris/Los Angeles”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42 6. (Polesine Parmense, 1924 - , 2014) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the renown Italian , depicted here in the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini’s (1900). Photographic credits: “Louis Mélançon”. $ 60/Fr. 54/€ 50

7. (Metropolitan Opera) (, 1902 - Yonkers, 1997) Typewritten letter signed, dated May 5, 1964 by the Austrian-born impresario, General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera from 1950 to 1972. “…. I am so glad you enjoyed the day at the fair and even more so that you seem to like some of our performances…”. 1 p. with letterhead “Metropolitan Opera”. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

8. Karin Branzell (, 1891 - Altadena, 1974) Beautiful photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated New York 26/8 1931 by the Swedish contralto, who enjoyed a prominent career at the Metropolitan Opera. A few blemishes along the border slightly affect the picture. $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130 9. (St. Louis, 1937) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Afro-american opera singer, here on the occasion of concerts at Carnegie Hall and at the MET Opera. $ 40/Fr. 36/€ 34

10. (, 1905 - Rome, 1979) Impressive photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated Zagabria 7-7-41 of the Italian , here shown playing Leonora in Verdi’s (1853). Inscribed “Teatro della Scala”. (6 ½ x 9 inch.) $ 180/Fr. 164/€ 153 11. Marie Miolan-Carvalho (Marseille, 1827 - Château-Puys, 1895) Autograph letter signed in French, dated 22 Juin 78 by the French soprano: “…voici mon petit buste…”. 1 p. on a cardboard. In fine condition. (4 ½ x 3 inch.). $ 70/Fr. 63/€ 60

12. (, 1921 - Milan, 2003) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian tenor as Giordano’s Andrea Chénier. Photograph credits “Angel Records” (8 x 10 inch.). $ 75/Fr. 70/€ 60

13. Franco Corelli (Ancona, 1921 - Milan, 2003) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian tenor as Bizet’s Don Jose (). (8 x 10 inch.). $ 75/Fr. 70/€ 60

14. Franco Corelli (Ancona, 1921 - Milan, 2003) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian tenor as Haendel’s . Included photograph with autograph signature of the Italian tenor in an unidentified role. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130 15. Franco Corelli (Ancona, 1921 - Milan, 2003) Signed program for the November 6, 1966 concert at La Place des Arts in Montréal by the Italian tenor. 4 pp. (3 ½ x 4 inch.). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

16. Vasily Damaev (Otradnaja 1878 - Mosca, 1932) Three photographs of the renowned Russian tenor in The Queen of Spades (1890) by Tchaikovsky, Askold’s Grave (1835) by Alexei Verstovsky and Rusalka (1855) by Alexander Dargomyžkij. (3 ¼ x 5 ½ inch.). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

17. (1919-2012), Inge Borkh (1921 - 2018) Photographic portrait with autograph signature, dated 1996 (photo taken prior to this date) of the two Swiss , shown here as Chrysothémis and respectively in the one act opera Elektra (1909) performed in Salzburg in 1957 under the baton of Maestro Dimitri Mitropolous. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 90/Fr. 82/€ 76 18. Victoria de los Angéles (, 1923 - ib., 2005) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the Spanish soprano, in the role of in Puccini’s (1893). (4 ¾ x 7 inch.) $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 215

19. (Beglez 1941 - Milano 2005) Photographic portrait with autograph signature by the Bulgarian soprano, often remembered for her performances of Turandot. $ 80/Fr. 75/€ 70

20. Ghena Dimitrova (Pleven, 1941 - Milan, 2005) Two photographs with autograph signature of the Bulgarian-born soprano as Turandot. One of them with an inscription on the back by the photographer “Misa Uryu”. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 30/ Fr. 27/€ 25

21. Plácido Domingo (b.1941), (1918 - 2005) Program of the February 13 1970 performance of ’s Turandot at the Metropolitan Opera signed by the Spanish tenor and the Swedish dramatic soprano. 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 70/Fr. 63/€ 60 22. Jane Eaglen (b. Lincoln, 1960) Autograph musical quotation signed by the English dramatic soprano, best known for her roles in Wagner and Bellini’s works. Here Eaglen inscribes a quotation from ’s Die Walkure. (8 x 3 inch). In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

23. Elda Ercole (b. New York 1921) Rare autograph dedication signed, dated 1947 by the Italian mezzo-soprano, who sang with the New York Opera, the and in the late 1930’s and 1940’s in roles including Carmen and Madama Butterfly. (8 x 10 inch.). With photo credits on the front and rear: “Bruno of Hollywood”. In fine condition. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85 24. (Hamar, 1895 - Oslo, 1962) Autograph letter signed, dated Oct 29th 49 by the Norwegian soprano, a famed performer of Wagner’s works. To Mr. Chamberlain: “…Your letter reached me a few days ago in Portland. I am sorry I could not attend to rehearsal as I left San Francisco the morning of oct 24th…”. 1 p. with letterhead “The Los Angeles Ambassador”. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130

25. (Modena, 1935 - ib., 2020) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Italian soprano as Mimì in Puccini’s La Boheme (1896). (8 x 10 inch.) $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

26. James Morris (b. , 1947) Photograph with autograph signature of the American bass baritone in Mozart’s . $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28 27. Werner Hollweg (1936 - 2007), Anne Howells (1941 - ), Tatiana Trojanos (1938 - 1993) Photograph with three autograph signatures of the two English and American mezzo-sopranos and the German tenor in a scene from Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito (1791). (4 x 6 inch. Stamped on the rear “Photo Ellinger,Salzburg”. $ 175/Fr. 160/€ 150

28. Marylin Horne (b. , 1934) Typewritten letter signed, dated February 25 1972 by the American mezzo-soprano: “…It’s always a good feeling to know that one’s efforts are appreciated…”. 1 p. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100 29. Marylin Horne (b. Bradford, 1934) Photographic portrait of the singer with autograph signature and date 1972. (5 x 7 inch.). $ 70/Fr. 63/€ 60

30. Lotte Lehman (Perleberg 1888 - Santa Barbara, 1976) Photograph with autograph signature of the German soprano. Lehman is depicted in an oval with a bunch of flowers on her side. (3 ¼ x 5 ½ inch.) $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130

31. Lotte Lehman (Perleberg 1888 - Santa Barbara, 1976) Three photographs of the renowned German soprano as Sieglinde in Wagner’s Walkyries (1870), Elsa in (1850) and Octavian in Strauss’ Rosenkavalier (3 ¼ x 5 ½ inch.) Photo credits: “E. Bierber ” $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42 32. Max Lorenz (Düsseldorf, 1901 - Salzburg, 1975) Photographic portrait with autograph signature 1942 of the German heldentenor, famous for his Wagnerian roles, here as Riccardo in Verdi’s . (3 ¼ x 5 ½). Dry stamp on the front “Dietrich”. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

33. José Luccioni (Bastia, 1903 - Marseille, 1978) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the French tenor of Corsican origin, in the role of Radames.(3 ½ x 5 ½) $ 130/Fr. 120/€ 110 34. Georg Maikl (Hippach, 1872 - Vienna, 1951) Two photographic portraits [1910 ca.] of the German tenor, in and . One of them with photographic credits “Photograph. Schiller”. $ 30/ Fr. 27/€ 25

35. John McCormack (Athlone, 1884 - Dublin, 1945) Complete concert program for the January 23 [1926] New York concert with autograph signature by the Irish tenor who took part performing arias by Jacopo Peri, Georg Friedrich Händel. 12 pp. a few of them unglued, with damp marks. Included: a photograph of the tenor. $ 80/Fr. 75/€ 70

36. (Copenhagen, 1890 - Santa Monica, 1973) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the Danish heldentenor, pre-eminent Wagnerian signer of the 1920’s through the 1940’s. The dedication states: “as a remembrance of my first concert in Salt Lake City”. Photographic credits of the renowned photographer Lotte Jacobi (1896-1990). (3 ½ x 5 ½). $ 175/Fr. 160/€ 150

37. Lauritz Melchior (Copenhagen, 1890 - Santa Monica, 1973) Photographic portraits with autograph signature of the Danish tenor. (3 ½ x 5 ½). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42 38. Lauritz Melchior (Copenhagen, 1890 - Santa Monica, 1973) Autograph letter signed, postmarked [17.11.12], by the future great Danish heldentenor. Melchior to Marjorie Scott, a young woman in : “I am so glad every time I get a letter from you and I thank you so much fo your last and for the music you send to me, it was too much. I don’t find your writing difficult to understand, and I learn a great deal in spelling (…) I work with my new songs and parties, that song “Sea Fever” I like very much, also the “Shakespeare [sic.] song” (…). Will you buy [sic.] for me Arnold Bax: Seven Songs and Herbert Fryer: Virgin’s Cradle Hymn…”. 1 p. ½. In good condition, with slightly torn margins. Envelope with autograph address included. $ 400/Fr. 365/€ 340

39. Angelo Minghetti (, 1889 - Milan, 1957) Photograph with autograph inscriptions and signature of the Italian tenor as Tosca’s Cavaradossi, as the inscription by Minghetti states. On postcard, slightly faded on the right part. (3 x 5 inch.). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

40. (Wayne, 1932 - New York, 2006) Three photographs with autograph signature of the American soprano, performingin Offenbach’s Le Périchole. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42 41. Anna Moffo (Wayne, 1932 - New York, 2006) Two photographs of the singer in different poses. One is credited to the photographer “Louis Mélançon”. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

42. Gladys Moncrieff (Bundaberg, 1892 - Gold Coast, 1976) Autograph signature dated 1973 on a FFRR records print by the Australian opera singer. On the verso a sketched portrait of the soprano with fac-simile signature of at the bottom. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

43. Grace Moore (Slabtown, 1898 - Copenhagen, 1947) Autograph letter signed in French, dated Juillet Seize 1928 by the American soprano. Moore addressed to the manager of the Metropolitan Opera, Giulio Gatti-Casazza (1869-1940): “…je prepare ‘Manon’, ‘Juliet’ et ‘’ – vous avez parlez de ‘Manon’ à notre dernier conversation à New York et j’ai arrangez plusieurs representations en France et en Belgique (…) J’espère que je chanterai ‘Juliette’ à Paris aussi – je veux être prête pour New York et si possible faire les souffrants critics take notice!…”. 3 pp. with letterhead “Casa Lauretta”. In fine condition. $ 320/Fr. 290/€ 275 44. Grace Moore (Slabtown, 1898 - Copenhagen, 1947) Autograph letter sig ned, dated the 22nd of Oct 1927, by the American soprano. Moore writes to Charles Magnes: “…I haven’t a press agent and should like to engage the fellow who wrote that article for Musical America – He didn’t leave anything out! They must have looked up all my ‘foolish past’ in the Sam Harris scrap book (…) I decided Spain was too much responsibility for the moment – I though forever. So I’m returning very single and happy (…)I’ll be home to work, work – My beau has gone away with a heavy heart and I’ve been ill from a cold and understanding again that Art must be my great love for a while…”. 4 pp. with letterhead “Hotel Astoria”. In fine condition. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 205

45. (b. Krasnodar, 1971) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Russian soprano, Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni (1787) at the Staatsoper in Vienna in 2004. (4 x 6 inch.). $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28

46. Birgit Nilsson (Västra, 1918 - , 2005) Two photographs with autograph signature of the Swedish soprano as Salomé in the eponymous opera by Richard Strauss. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 85/Fr. 80/€ 70

47. Birgit Nilsson (Västra, 1918 - Kristianstad, 2005) Photograph with autograph signature of the Swedish soprano as Wagner’s Isolden. Credited to the photographer “Louis Mélançon”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

48. Birgit Nilsson (1918 - 2005), Eli Wallach (1915 - 2014), Teresa Wright (1918 - 2005) Album page with two autograph letters signed addressed to the photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898-1995). Actress Theresa Wright writes: “…I never thought we’d be working together on T.V. but one of the better things about this crazy business is the people you get to know…”, dating it December 27 1959. Actor Eli Wallach: “…I hope someday to achieve in ‘theatre’ what you’ve done in the world of photography…”. On the verso: autograph dedication signed by the Swedish soprano. 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 135/Fr. 125/€ 115

49. Birgit Nilsson (Västra, 1918 - Kristianstad, 2005) Photograph with autograph signature of the Swedish soprano one as Puccini’s Turandot. $ 240/Fr. 220/€ 205 50. Birgit Nilsson (Västra, 1918 - Kristianstad, 2005) Photograph with autograph signature of the Swedish soprano in Strauss’ . Included: Another photograph with autograph signature of the soprano in an unidentified role. $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28

51. Birgit Nilsson (Västra, 1918 - Kristianstad, 2005) Beautiful photographic portrait [1966 ca.] with autograph signature of the Swedish soprano. Credited to the photographer “Fayer/Wien”. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 215

52. Birgit Nilsson (1918 - 2005), (1926 - 1998) Photograph with autograph signatures of the Swedish and Austrian sopranos, in Richard Strauss’ Elektra (1909). (8 x 10 inch.). Credited to the photographer “Louis Mélançon”. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

53. Jarmila Novotna (, 1907 - , 1994) Autograph letter signed, dated 12.14.1989 by the Czech soprano. Sending autographs and photographs (not included) to fan. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 70/Fr. 65/€ 60

54. Jarmila Novotna (Prague, 1907 - New York City, 1994) Autograph letter signed, dated June 28, 1953 by the Czech soprano. Novotna writing to Mr. Steinway: “…It is indeed rare that one can say that one has combined business and pleasure to great advantage. Well the Steinway (…) has moulded together these two factors for me and I am most grateful for the professional results it has given me along with the many happy hours of music making…”. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

55. John O’Sullivan (Cork, 1877 - Paris, 1955) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the Irish tenor. (3 ½ x 5 ½) on a postcard. $ 75/Fr. 70/€ 60

56. Pasero (Turin, 1893 - Milan, 1983) Photographic portrait with autograph signature and autograph dedication signed (on the verso), dated 1934 of the Italian bass. (3 ½ x 5 ½). Credited to the photographer “A. Badodi/Milano”. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

57. (Modena, 1935 - ib., 2007) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 82 by the renowned Italian tenor. Printed on a list of works recorded by FFRR records. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

58. Marguerite Piazza (New Orleans, 1920 - Memphis, 2012) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed of the American soprano. (8 x 10 inch.) $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28 59. (b. Old Forge, 1941) Photograph with autograph signature of the American bass, here on stage with Mirella Freni in . (8 x 10 inch.) $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28 60. Lily Pons (Draguignan, 1898 - Dallas, 1976) Photograph with autograph dedication signed of the French-American , long associated with the Metropolitan Opera. (7 x 9 inch.). $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

61. Vladimir Popov (Moscow 1947), Ghena Dimitrova (Beglez 1941 - Milano 2005) Photograph with autograph signatures of the Russian tenor and the Bulgarian soprano as Calaf and Turandot in Puccini’s Turandot. Marked on the back “Metropolitan Opera”. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 60/Fr. 55/€ 50 62. Giacinto Prandelli (Lumezzane, 1914 - Milan, 2010) Photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated 1945 of the Italian tenor as Maurice in at Teatro alla Scala. (3 ½ x 5 ½). Photographic credits. “Teatro alla Scala”. $ 70/Fr. 65/€ 60

63. (b. Laurel, 1927) Photograph with autograph dedication signed of the Afro-american soprano here in Verdi’s Il Trovatore as Leonora. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

64. John (Shooter’s Hill, 1821 - Worthing, 1900) Autograph letter signed, dated Sept 27th 1862 by the English tenor of the mid-, creator of the role of Lyonnel in Michael Balfe’s The Maid of Honour (1848). To a gentleman: “…I am sorry to inform you that your song has been mislaid. I have so many compositions sent me that it becomes tiresome to remember them all…” 1 p. with the author’s stamp. Mounted on cardboard. $ 80/Fr. 75/€ 70

65. Edouard de Reszke (Warsaw, 1853 - Garnek, 1917) Autograph letter signed on a visiting card by the Polish bass, to a gentleman: “…Bearer is a friend of mine and colleague. Will please pass him & oblige…”. 1 p. with light crease down the middle. $ 180/Fr. 165 € 155 66. Nicola Rossi-Lemeni (Istanbul, 1920 - Bloomington, IN 1991) Beautiful and rare photograph with autograph dedication signed of the Italian-Russian bass. The photograph refers to the 1958 Vatican performance of opera Assassinio nella Cattedrale (1958), based on the T. S. Eliot play. Rossi-Lemeni, for whom the opera was created and who created the role of Thomas Becket, inscribes an extended dedication: “…My special souvenir for you dear William: Singing ‘Murder in the Cathedral’ by Pizzetti at the presence of Pope Giovanni XXIII in Vatican”. The singer has drawn an arrow from his signature to his own position in the photograph . (10 x 8 inch.) Stamped on the rear “Pontificia Fotografia Felici”. $ 190/Fr. 175/€ 160

67. Léon Rothier (Reims, 1874 - New York, 1951) Autograph letter signed, dated April 15th 1943 by the French bass, long associated with the Metropolitan Opera. Rothier asks his addressee Mr. Witherspoon for confirmation of dates and fees to sing Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet in Montreal. 2 pp. with letterhead “Leon Rothier Studio”. In fine condition. $ 70/Fr. 65/€ 60 68. Charles Santley (, 1834 - London, 1922) Autograph musical quotation signed, 24 Oct 1903 by the English baritone of the Victorian era. Santley inscribes words and music from Händels Acis and Galatea: “Oh ruddier that the cherry”. On the verso, curious autograph dedication signed “Frank Lincoln” dated Cape Town June 1 1891, with another signature “Frank Wheeler” dated 1891. 2 pp. In fine condition. $ 180/Fr. 165 € 155

69. (Brooklyn, 1929 - New York, 2007) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the American soprano as Elizabeth I in Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

70. (Forlì 1910 - Rome 2010) Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the renowned Italian mezzo-soprano. (7 x 9 ½). $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 40

71. Leo Slezak (Sumperk, 1873 - Rottach-Egern, 1946) Photograph with autograph signature and date 5. 5. 21 of the Moravian tenor as Radames in Verdi’s . (3 ½ x 5 ½). $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130 72. (b. Somerville, 1945) Photograph with autograph signature of the American mezzo-soprano, here performing Hansel in Hansel and Gretel. (8 x 10 inch.) $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28

73. Risë Stevens (New York, 1913 - Manhattan, 2013) Concert program of the December 10, 1958 performance of Carmen by , signed by the American mezzo-soprano, who sang at the Metropolitan Opera during the 1940s and 1950s. Stevens signs the frontispiece of the booklet. For a total of 52 pp. $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28

74. Risë Stevens (Bronx, 1913 - Manhattan, 2013) Music booklet with words and music of the aria “Un bel dì vedremo” from Puccini’s Madama Butterfly with autograph signature on the cover by American mezzo-soprano. 7 pp. In fine condition. $ 40/Fr. 36/€ 34

75. Joan Sutherland (Sydney, 1926 - Les Avants, 2010) Photograph with autograph dedication signed, of the Australian dramatic soprano, as Violetta in Puccini’s . Stamped on the rear “Houston Rogers”. $ 75/Fr. 70/€ 60

76. Joan Sutherland (Sydney, 1926 - Les Avants, 2010) Photograph with autograph signature and inscription of the Australian dramatic soprano as Violetta. Stamped on the rear “Houston Rogers”. $ 75/Fr. 70/€ 60 77. Joan Sutherland (Sydney, 1926 - Les Avants, 2010) Photograph with autograph signature of the Australian dramatic soprano. Credited to the photographer “Louis Mélançon” $ 75/Fr. 70/€ 60

78. Martti Talvela (Hiitola, 1935 - Juva, 1989) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Finnish bass, here as at the Hamburg Staatsoper, dated on the verso 5. 8. 87. Credited to the photographer “Foto Lieske”. (4 x 6 inch.). $ 85/Fr. 80/€ 70

79. (Pesaro, 1922 - San Marino, 2004) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian soprano, prominent performer in post-war period at the and Metropolitan Opera. The singer is shown performing Gioconda in the eponymous work by . (8 x 10 inch.). Photographic credits "Louis Mélançon”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

80. Renata Tebaldi (Pesaro, 1922 - San Marino, 2004) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian soprano in Puccini’s Tosca. (8 x 10 inch.) Photographic credits to the photographers "Sedge LeBland”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

81. Renata Tebaldi (Pesaro, 1922 - San Marino, 2004) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian soprano as Mimì in Puccini’s La Bohème. (8 x 10 inch.). Photographic credits “Foto Villani-Bologna“ . $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28 82. Renata Tebaldi (Pesaro, 1922 - San Marino, 2004) Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian soprano depicted on her MET debut as Desdemona in Verdi’s . Photographic credits "Sedge LeBland”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

83. Renata Tebaldi (Pesaro, 1922 - San Marino, 20090 Photograph with autograph signature of the Italian soprano in an unidentified role. (8 x 10 inch.) Photographic credits "Louis Mélançon”. $ 85/Fr. 80/€ 70 84. Luisa Tetrazzini (, 1871 - Milan, 1940) Photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated 1937 of the Italian soprano. (3 ½ x 5 ½ inch.) on postcard. Credited to the photographer "Kirkland Denver". $ 75/Fr. 70/€ 60

85. Treigle (New Orleans, 1927 - ib., 1975) Beautiful photograph taken at the New York City Opera with autograph dedication signed of the American bass-baritone here as Faust. Credited to the photographer "Beth Bergman". (8 x 10 inch.). $ 400/Fr. 365/€ 340 86. (Brooklyn, 1913 - Kalamazoo, 1975) Autograph letter signed, postmarked [1967] by the American tenor, writing to the columnist Leonard Lyons and his wife: "...Getting ready to sing at the great Liceo Opera in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Umberto Giodano['s] birth singing Andrea Chenier...". 1 p. on illustrated postcard of Las Ramblas in Barcelona. In fine condition. $ 90/Fr. 82/€ 76

87. (Prince Albert, 1926 - Ontario, 2015) Informal photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Canadian tenor driving a farm vehicle. (5 x 7 inch.) $ 40/Fr. 36/€ 34

88. Jon Vickers (Prince Albert, 1926 - Ontario, 2015) Autograph musical quotation signed from ’s Don Carlo (1867) by the Canadian tenor. Vickers inscribes five bars of the aria “Ma lassù ci vedremo”. $ 70/Fr. 65/€ 60

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89. Alicia Alonso (Havana, 1920 - ib., 2019) Original photograph with autograph signature and date 1979 of the acclaimed Cuban prima ballerina, seen heresurrounded by flowers during a curtain call. Stamped on the rear “Louis Peres)(7 x 10 inch.) $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

90. Olga Amati (Milan 1924 - Rome 1982) Photograph with autograph dedication signed depicting the first ballerina of Teatro alla Scala with the dancer Dino Cavallo, here in “Antiche danze ed arie” by . Credited to the photographer “Camuzzi/Milano”. $ 40/Fr. 36/€ 34

91. George Balanchine (, 1904 - Manhattan, 1983) Autograph dedication signed in Cyrillic, inscribed on a pentagram, by the brilliant Russian choreographer, co-founder of the New York City Ballet. (5¾ x 4½ inch.) $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 215 92. Irene Castle, born Foote (New Rochelle, 1893 - Eureka Springs, 1969) Beautiful vintage photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated 1932 by the ballroom dancer, wife of Vernon Castle with whom she formed the popular dancing duo which rose to fame in Irving ’s first show Watch Your Step (1914). (8 x 10 inch.). $ 80/Fr. 75/€ 70

93. Ina Claire (Washington D.C., 1893 - San Francisco, 1985) Photograph with autograph dedications signed, dated 1915 of the American Broadway and film actress. Inscribed by the photographer “Victor Georg”. (7 ½ x 9½ inch.) $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130 94. Jack Cole (New Brunswick, 1911 - Los Angeles, 1974) Stage photograph with autograph signature of the American dancer and choreographer, known as the father of theatrical jazz and dance, who worked closely with many Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe, shown performing a dance routine at the Olympia in March 1942. Stamped on the rear “Ray Fisher”. (7 ½ x 9½ inch.). $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

95. Agnes George de Mille (New York, 1905 - ib., 1993) Typed quotation signed taken from the American dancer and choreographer’s 1958 autobiography And Promenade Home, in which she provides an account of her life during the war and how she was inspired by a young pianist who lived above her. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170 96. Bob Fosse (Chicago, 1927 - Washington, 1987) Beautiful photograph with autograph dedication signed of a young American dancer. Fosse inscribes a dedication to Russian ballet teacher Valentina Pereyaslavec (1907-1997): “…I hope someday I may merit (with your training) the position in your album…”. In fine condition. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 215

97. Bob Fosse (1927-1987), Mary Ann Niles-Fosse (1923-1987) Rare photograph with autograph dedication signed by the American dancer and his first wife. The two, married only for 2 years, made their debut as Fosse and Niles with Dance me a Song in 1950. Credited to the photographer “Moss Photo/NY”. $ 300/Fr. 275/€ 255 98. Bob Fosse (Chicago, 1927 - Washington, 1987) Typewritten letter signed, dated March 9 1973 by the American dancer and choreographer, winner of an Academy Award as Best Director for Cabaret (1972). Fosse writes to the vice president and chief operating officer of Radio City Music Hall Charles Hacker, recommending the actress Zoya Leporska (1920-1996): “Zoya Leporska has assisted me on several Broadway productions and remained with them throughout the run of the shows. She has also recreated productions for me in London; National and Las Vegas Companies, and assisted me on a movie…”. 1 p. $ 250/Fr. 230/€ 215

99. Nicola Guerra (Naples, 1865 - Cernobbio, 1942) Very informative autograph letter signed in Italian, dated Vichy 25 Giugno 1933 by the Italian ballet dancer and choreographer. He held the position of master of ballet at the (1896-1901), Budapest Opera (1902-1925), Ballet (1927-1929) and Teatro dell’Opera di Roma (1931-1932). As Maitre de Ballet au Grand Casino, Guerra writes to the artistic Director of La Scala Nino Cattozzo concerning a ballet proposition for the Theatre's upcoming season: “…Per la ventura stagione del teatro alla Scala ho l’onore di proporle il mio ballo “Siama”. Questo ballo fu rappresentato alla Scala stessa nel 1912. Ebbe esito brillante, tanto che fu replicato per ben trentatré sere (…) vide la luce della ribalta, la primissima volta, sulle scene del Teatro dell’opera di Budapest, ove il compianto Direttore Mingardi, venne a vederlo. (…) si tratta di uno spettacolo di ambiente prettamente giapponese (…) La musica è di autore ungherese, leggerina piuttosto ma aggraziata, melodiosa e ben instrumentata…”. 2 pp. with letterhead “Casino de Vichy”. In fine condition. $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130

100. John Kriza (Berwyn, 1919 - Naples, FL 1975) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the American Ballet Theatre star, creator of the role of the sailor in the ballet Fancy Free (1944) choreographed by Jerome Robbins and set to music by . (8 x 10 inch.) Stamped on the rear “Ballet Theatre Foundation”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

101. John Kriza (Berwyn, 1919 - Naples, FL 1975) Photograph with autograph signature of the American Ballet Theatre star, creator of the role of the sailor in the ballet Fancy Free (1944) choreographed by Jerome Robbins and put in music by Leonard Bernstein. (8 x 10 inch.) Stamped on the rear “Ballet Theatre Foundation”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42 102. Alicia Markova (London, 1910 - Bath, 2004) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the British ballerina and choreographer, most noted for her career with Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. (3 ½ x 5 ½). Credited to photographic studio “Cannons of Hollywood”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

103. (Irkutsk, 1938 - Levallois-Perret, 1993) Two photographs depicting the Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, director of the Paris Opera Ballet and one of the greatest male ballet dancers of his generation. In the first photograph the dancer is shown during an interview with Italian singer Renato Zero (dated on the back 30/3/81). Credited to the photographer “Silvia Leli Masotti”. The second photograph shows him with actress Corinne Clery. Stamped on the rear “Roma’s Press Photo”. $ 100/Fr. 90/€ 85

104. Valery Panov (Vitebsk, 1938), Galina Panova (Arkhangelsk, 1950) Two photographs, one with autograph dedication signed the other just signed, of the two Russian ballet stars. (8 x 10 inch.). Credited to the Israeli photographer “Jaacov Agor”. $ 80/Fr. 75/€ 70 105. Merle Park (b. Salisbury, 1937) Photograph with autograph signature of the British prima ballerina with the Royal Ballet, here presumably in Coppelia with Rudolf Nureyev. (10 x 8 inch.). Noted on the back “Photo by P. Holm”. $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

106. Attilia Radice (Taranto, 1914 - Capranica, 1980) tradurre Autograph letter signed in Italian, dated Milano 6-3-1934 by the Italian ballet dancer at La Scala, remembered for the roles she created for the Rome Opera. Radice writes: “…Una volta di più sono grata a lei ed al teatro delle premure e della bontà a mio riguardo, che sono compenso più gradito di ogni altra. Sono lietissima di collaborare – per la parte modesta che mi è data – alla sua opera appassionata e feconda…”. Translated: "Once again I am grateful to you and to the theater for the care and kindness in my regard, which are more welcome compensation than any other. I am very happy to collaborate - for the modest part that is given to me - to your passionate and fruitful work.”. 1 p. ¼. with letterhead of the dancer. In fine condition, with archive holes. $ 80/Fr. 75/€ 70 107. Michel Renault (Paris, 1927 - Suresnes, 1993) Photograph with autograph signature of the French ballet dancer and choreographer. (3 ¾ x 5 ½ inch.) $ 50/Fr. 45/€ 42

108. Jerome Robbins (Manhattan, 1918 - ib., 1998) Rare autograph musical quotation signed, dated May 26, 1958 by the American choreographer of Broadway musicals such as On the town, Peter Pan, The King and I, The Pajama Game, West Side Story and Gipsy. The quotation is most likely from his ballet Fancy Free, in collaboration with Leonard Bernstein. (5¾ x 4½ inch. ). In fine condition. $ 350/Fr. 320/€ 300

109. Donald Saddler (Van Nuys, 1918 - Englewood, 2014) Photograph with autograph inscriptions and date 1942 of the American choreographer and dancer. Saddler inscribes: “Aurora’s Wedding (last act of “Sleeping Beauty/ American Ballet Theatre”. (5 x 7 inch.) Credited to the renowned photographer Carl van Vechten (1880-1964). Included: autograph letter on postcard, postmarked Jun 18 1949 signed by Carl van Vechten. 1 p. In fine condition. $ 80/Fr. 75/€ 70

110. Lupe Serrano (Santiago de Chile, 1930 -) Beautiful photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated 1954 of the Chilean-born ballet star, here in a very elegant en pointe pose. The dedication is addressed to the renowned Russian ballet teacher Valentina Pereyaslavec (1907-1997). (8 x 10 inch). Stamped on the rear “Ballet Theatre Foundation” . Small tear on the upper right margin of the cardboard does not affect the picture. $ 120/Fr. 110/€ 100 111. Moira Shearer (Dunfermline, 1926 - Oxford, 2006) Charming photograph with autograph dedication signed of the British ballerina and actress, known for her film roles such as The Red Shoes (1948), here shown in costume in a ballet scene from the 1955 film The Man Who Loved Redheads. (3 ¼ x 5 ½). $ 200/Fr. 180/€ 170

112. Glen Tetley (Cleveland, 1926 - West Palm Beach, 2007) Highly dramatic photograph with autograph signature of the innovative ballet star and dance choreographer. (8 x 10 inch.). $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130 113. Tamara Toumanova (Tioumen, 1919 - Santa Monica, 1996) Autograph letter signed by the Russian-born ballerina. Toumanova writes to the ballet historian Cyril Beaumont (1891-1976), sending him best wishes for Christmas. On the verso a reproduction of the Russian artist V. M. Vasnezoff's work Song of Joy and Sadness. (5 ½ x 3 ½ inch.). $ 150/Fr. 135/€ 130

114. Tommy Tune (b. Wichita Falls, 1939) Beautiful photograph with autograph dedication signed of the American dancer, awarded with ten Tony Awards, here with five of them at his feet . (8 x 10 inch.). $ 35/ Fr. 30/ € 28 115. Vera Zorina (Berlino - Santa Fe 2003), Eddie Albert (Rock Island 1906 - Los Angeles 2005) Beautiful photograph with autograph signature, a 1939 still from the film On Your Toes, choreographed by Zorina’s husband Georges Balanchine. (8 x 10 inch.) $ 125/Fr. 115/€ 105

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