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167. AHLERSMEYER, Mathieu- SPc portrait of the elegant German kavalier baritone-fine recordings
.......................................................................$35

*168. 168. ALDA, Frances- SP 6 x 8 1/2 sepia Aimee Dupont 1910 print on larger mount Zealand prima donna (Mrs. Gatti Casazza) as Desdemona (OTELLO)- done in by Otello d/s "prima di morire Desdemona te manda un affetuoso saluto mia carissima Boo Frances Alda Paris 1910"- a spirited lady always. Light fading but an exceptionally interesting item
.......................................................................$275

169. ALTCHEVSKY, Ivan- SPc role photo of the Imperial Russian tenor extremely active in the pre WW1 Russian Opera seasons in London & Paris where he also appeared extensively in the French repertory
.......................................................................$150

170. AMELING, Emmy- SP 8 x 10 portrait of the unique Dutch songstress
.......................................................................$40

171. ANDAY, Rosette- SPc of the molten toned Hungarian contralto as Waltraute s. Wien 1927. Anday's outstanding recording of Waltraute's scene is on the Preiser CD
.......................................................................$35

172. ANDREYEV, Pavel- SPc of the Imperial Russian baritone star as Escamillo
.......................................................................$275

173. ARKIPHOVA, Irina- SPc size portrait of the wonderful Russian mezzo star d/s
.......................................................................$75

174. ARROYO, Martina- SPc size portrait of the fine soprano.
.......................................................................$30

175. ASCOCHEWSKY, Alexei- SPc of the important Imperial Russian tenor as Romeo
.......................................................................$450

176. BACQUIER, Gabriel- SP 5 x 7 shot of the versatile French baritone as Scarpia one of his Met roles
.......................................................................$35

177. BAILLIE, Isobel- large pencil signature below Aldridge pencil drawing of the English soprano whos motto was "never sing louder than lovely.."
.......................................................................$25

178. BATTAILLE, Charles-Amable- ANS 1 p from the important French bass creator at the Opera Comique of a reworking of Meyerbeer's L'ETOILE du NORD & Thomas's MIGNON (Lothario) among many others. Later he became one of Parisıs most important singing teachers
.......................................................................$65

179. BATTLE, Kathleen- SP 4 x 6 color shot as Zerbinetta or DGG portrait
..................................................................Each $65

180. BARSAC, Roger- SP 5 x 7 image as Rigoletto on 7 x 9 photographer's mount d/s Lyon 1937. Fine French baritone 30s-40s
.......................................................................$45

181. BASTIANINI, Ettore- SP 4 x 6 Piccagliani La Scala shot from LA FAVORITA
.......................................................................$150

182. BEETH, Lola- SPc showing the popular Polish born coloratura to the left alongside she has penned "Musik ist mein leben" and a large signature. Beeth sang at the Met 1895-6 between 2 stints at the Wiener Hofoper & elsewhere
.......................................................................$75

183. BERGONZI, Carlo- SP 4 x 6 Piccagliani La Scala shot of the popular tenor Act 4 LA FORZA del DESTINO 1965-5 or color TROVATORE
..................................................................Each $65

184. BORN, Claire- SPc portrait of the Viennese soprano
........................................................................$30

185. BOSSE, Gualtiero- SPc portrait of the Imperial Russian basso.
Very elegant..........................................................$185

186. BREVAL, Lucille- ALS 1 p in French from the creator of countless operas by Holmes, Erlanger as well as Bloch's MACBETH, Faure's PENELOPE & Massenet's GRISELEDIS
.......................................................................$50

187. BRAUN, Helena- SPc shot of the fine hoch-dramatisch soprano as Isolde an assumption available on CD and very fine
.......................................................................$35

188. BRICE, Carol- SP 8 x 10 Abresch portrait of the fine contralto
.......................................................................$30

189. BUMBRY, Grace- SP 8 x 10 smiling image of her Grace.
Lovely...............................................................$40

190. BURROWS, Stuart- SP 8 x 10 photo as Met Don Ottavio certainly his signature role.
SCARCE...........................................................$50

191. CABALLE, Montserrat- SP 5 x 7 shot as NOZZE Contessa
.......................................................................$45

192. CAPOUL, Victor- ALS 1 p on embossed stationery requesting a loge for today's performance. Signed twice by the great 19th century French tenor creator of Offenbach's VERT-VERT Masse's PAUL et VIRGINIE. Great international career including the Met where he debuted as Faust
.......................................................................$65

*193. CALLAS, Maria- signed check drawn on the Worth Ave National Bank, Palm Beach Fla. 1975 (during the period she was living there with di Stefano) matted together with amusing photo of Callas on the phone. Overall 11 x 17"-
UNUSUAL.........................................................$750

*194. CARUSO, Enrico- Lovely self caricature London 1906 3 x 4" framed to 8 x 9 1/2"
.......................................................................$1750

*195. CARUSO, Enrico- SPc as Canio (PAGLIACCI) his signature role
.......................................................................$1000

*196. CARUSO, Enrico- SP 4 ş x 9 photo as des Grieux (MANON LESCAUT) seated. Minor scuffing top edges else excellent. Signed B(uenos) A(ires) 1915
.......................................................................$1350

197. CASTRO-ALBERTY, Margarita - SP 4 x 6 as Berlin Amelia
.......................................................................$30

198. CHALIAPIN, Feodor- SP Iris Verlag portrait
.......................................................................$400

199. CHAUVET, Guy- SPc size Met color shot as Samson
.......................................................................$25

200. CHENAL, Marthe- SPC of the beautiful French soprano as Tosca or Rozenn (Le ROI d'Ys). She created Erlange's SORCIERE
.................................................................Each $45

201. CINTI-DAMOREAU, Laure- ALS 1 pp 1831 from the legendary French prima donna creator of Rossini's Le SIEGE de CORINTHE, Moise et PHARAON & GUILHELM TELL; Meyerbeer's ROBERT le DIABLE: Auber's LA MUETTE de PORTICI Cherubini's ALI BABA. She later wrote a book on singing technique LE METHODE de CHANT
.......................................................................$100

202. CINTI-DAMOREAU, Laure- lovely 19th century engraving of the prima donna
.......................................................................$100

203. CROOKS, Richard- SP 8 x 10 sepia Alfredo (MET)
.......................................................................$75

204. COSOTTO, Fiorenza- SP 4 x 6 shot as Santuzza one of her famous roles
.......................................................................$25

205. COTRUBAS, Ileana- SP DGG portrait 4 x 6 or color Nedda by Fayer Wien.
..................................................................Each $30

206. CZERWENKA, Oscar- SPc of the beloved Viennese basso as Daland
.......................................................................$25

207. DAVY, Gloria- SP 4 x 6 portrait of the fine soprano-Aida at the Met/Conchita in Italy
.......................................................................$25

208. DELMAS, Jean-Francois- ALS 2 pp from the famed 19th century French bass baritone star creator of Athanael in Massenet's THAIS among many others as well as creating most of the major Wagner operas in France. He sang at the Paris opera 40 years and made important early recordings. In this letter he begs off singing at a soiree having caught a grippe during SALAMMBO (a Paris creation) the previous Monday. 2 signatures
.......................................................................$65

209. del MONACO, Mario- SPc early Decca publicity photo of the handsome tenor star listed verso
.......................................................................$175

210. del MONACO, Mario- huge 5" signature below laid down portrait of the handsome tenor star
.......................................................................$85

211. DELNA, Marie- ALS 1 p from the French alto creator of Bruneauz's L'ATTAQUE du MOULIN & Godard's LA VIVANDIERE as well as being the first French Charlotte in Massenet's WERTHER. After a truly great career she died a pauper
.......................................................................$60

ROYAL OPERA COVENT GARDEN GALA PERFORMANCE By command of HIS MAJESTY THE KING In honor of the visit of the PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Tuesday July 7, 1903 Featuring acts from RIGOLETTO-Melba, Bonci, Renaud CARMEN- Calve, Alvarez, Plancon ROMEO et JULIETTE-Melba, Alvarez Overall 12 x 15- slightly soiled laid down on carton without fringe therefore a special **$375**

212. DEVRIES-ADLER, Fides- ALS 3 pp on her embossed station ary from the New Orleans born soprano star Paris opera where she created Chimene in Massenet's Le CID opposite the de Reszkes & Plancon! Great international career and especially noted for her acting abilities
.......................................................................$65

213. DOBBS, Mattiwilda- SP 4 x 6 portrait of the smiling soprano
.......................................................................$30

214. DOMGRAF-FASSBAENDER, Willi - Spc of the popular Gerrman baritone star as Rigoletto. Brigitte's papa and a matinee idol
.......................................................................$40

215. DONOSE, Ruxandra- SP 5 x 7 color photo as Olga- Roumanian mezzo making a big name in Vienna, San Francisco & London.
Pretty.................................................................$25

216. DOSIA, Elen- SP 4 x 6 Harcourt Paris photo as Marguerite (FAUST) of the lovely Greek born soprano star of Paris's theatres post WW11. Briefly at the Met late 40s
.......................................................................$35

*217. DUNCAN, Todd- SP 5 x 7 sepia portrait-arms crossed cigarette in hand of the recently deceased baritone smiling at the camera. Created PORGY sang at NYCO in 1946 (TONIO).
SCARCE...........................................................$250

218 DUPREZ, Gilbert- ALS 1 p from the legendary French tenor first to use the "do di petto"- High C from the breast which Rossini likened to the shreik of a capon being slaughtered! In 1835 he created Edgardo in Donizetti's LUCIA di LAMMERMOOR in Naples opposite Persiani going on to create Rossinis GUILLAUME TELL, Berlioz's BENVENUTO CELLINI, Donizetti's LA FAVORITE & Verdi's JERUSALEM
.......................................................................$175

219. EDELMANN, Otto- SPc Benda Wien portrait of the smiling younger bass/baritone
.......................................................................$35

220. EDLE von EHRENSTEIN, Louise- SPc showing the dramatic soprano as Elsa or Elisabeth to the left with large signature to right. Ehrenstein was a star of the Wiener Hofoper 1889-1901 and appeared extensively in Italy as a Wagnerian.
Quite scarce.........................................................$95

221. EGGERTH, Martha- SPc shot of the ravishing Hungarian film/operetta star who was Jan Kiepura's wife and co-star s.1943. She is still singing beautifully at 85
.......................................................................$50

222. FAURE, Jean Baptiste - ALS 1 p on his embossed stationery from the legendary bass/barritone of the Paris stages where he created among others Meyerbeer's L'AFRICAINE, Thomas's HAMLET & Verdi's DON CARLO (Dosa). Extraordinarily important singer. This decorative note sends regrets to the famed actor Coquelin whom he cannot meet (1900)
.......................................................................$95

223. FERRIER, Katheleen- ALS on Budock Vean Hotel, Falmouth, South Cornwall stationery June 27th 1952 little over a year before the great contralto's untimely death addressed to Brigadeer H.A. Fleresson declining an invitation beautifully signed by Ferrier & docketed by the recipient. Comes with nice uns. Photo.
SCARCE...........................................................$875

*224. FIGNER, Nicolai- SPc sepia portrait of the legendary Russian tenor star(married to Italian soprano Medea MEI)- creator of PIQUE DAME and many other Russian opera. Tchaikowsky's FAVORITE Tenor.
SUPER RARE....................................................$1500

*225. MEI-FIGNER, Medea- SPc sepia photo of the Italian star of the Imperial Russian opera scene. Created PIQUE DAME and others. Married to tenor Nicolai FIGNER. Wonderful rare recordings.
VERY ELUSIVE..................................................$750

226. FISCHER-DIESKAU, Dietrich- SPc Fayer Wien portrait very young
.......................................................................$45

227. FUGERE, Lucien- ALS 1 p from the versatile French baritone saying he will be late for rehearsal as he has to accompany his wife to a specialist doctor as she passed a terrible night. Fugere sang over 50 years at both of Paris's opera houses and created countless operas including Charpentier's LOUISE(Father)
.......................................................................$50

228. FURLANETTO, Feruccio- SP 4 x 6 color shot from Vienna VESPRI
.......................................................................$35

229. GALLI-MARIE, Celestine- ALS 1 pp from the creator of CARMEN & MIGNON need more be said! One of the true greats from 19th century Paris
.......................................................................$125

230. GALLOS, Hermann- SPc sepia portrait of longtime Vienna State opera buffo tenor
.......................................................................$20

231. GALOUZINE, Vladimir- SP 4 x 6 color OTELLO or action PIQUE DAME both Vienna. Terrific stentorian Russian tenor star
..................................................................Each $35

232. GARDEN, Mary- ANS "Je suis nee un Dimanche, un dimanche a midi" signed MELISANDE with a big signature alongside a laid down cameo portrait Bruxelles 1907. Charming souvenir of the creator of MELISANDE
.......................................................................$75

233. GAVAZZI, Carla- SP Consoli de Catania of the young soprano who made some mighty exciting Cetra recordings in the early 50s
.......................................................................$45

234. GENCER, Leyla- SPc size portrait of the young Turkish soprano smiling. QUEEN of the pirate CD. GREAT PERFORMER
.......................................................................$50

235. GEDDA, Nicolas- SPc size shot as Tamino or 8 x 10 Met Lenski
..................................................................Each $35

*236. GIGLI, Beniamino- SP super 8 x 11 Foto Reale Roma shot as Peri in IL GUARANY
.......................................................................$475

237. GIGLI, Beniamino- SPc of the dapper tenor cane in hand s. 1933
.......................................................................$275

238. GIMINEZ, Raul- SPc size head shot of the elegant Argentine tenor
.......................................................................$25

239. GOBBI, Tito- ALS 2 pp in French 1948 saying how busy he is how he would love to visit Holland (the recipientıs country) to sing- he had only spent a few hours in Amsterdam in transit up to that time and loved what he saw going on to thank him for the book sent on Holland. He further says he has just filmed PAGLIACCI singing both Silvio & Tonio and that he is appearing in BALLO at Caracalla for 20,000 people!!! Nice letter. Together with unsigned photo
.......................................................................$40

240. GORCHAKOVA, Galina - SP 5 x 7 color portrait or Ludmilla or TOSCA Russian spinto star
.................................................................Each $30

241. GORSKAYA, Rosalie- SPc shot of the very lovely Russian soprano of the Imperial period as LA TRAVIATA Act.
RARE...............................................................$200

242. GRENGG, Karl- SPc showing the Austrian star Wagnerian basso of the late 19th century as Hagen on the left side with large greeting Wien 1900 to the right. Grengg sang Gurnemanz 25 times at Bayreuth.
RARE signature....................................................$85

243. GRIST, Reri- SP 8 x 10 photo as Met Rosina a twinkle in her eye
.......................................................................$50

244. GUARRERA, Frank- SP 8 x 10 as Met Guglielmo in COSI fan TUTTE
.......................................................................$30

245. GULIN, Angeles- SP 5 x 7 shot from LA DONNA del LAGO. Exciting singer
.......................................................................$45

246. HAYDTER, Alexander- SPc as Beckmesser
.......................................................................$20

247. HILGERMANN, Laura- SPc s. 1900 of the Viennese alto/soprano Prague, Budapest and Vienna as a star of the Mahler ensemble. Later a successful teacher in Budapest her pupils included Alpar, Szantho & von Ilosvay. Fine recordings
.......................................................................$85

248. HOFMANN, Peter-SP 4 x 6 shot as a sexy Siegmund. Great shot
.......................................................................$45

249. HOTTER, Hans- SP 8 x 10 NCAC publicity portrait. Rare in this format. One of the century's true greats
.......................................................................$75

250. IVOGUN, Maria- SPc as a legendary Zerbinetta her paraderolle
.......................................................................$75

251. INFANTINO, Luigi- SP 4 x 7 portrait of the smiling tenor-hands talking too
.......................................................................$50

252. JANKU, Hana- SP 5 x 7 photo as Turandot-the late soprano's signature role and exciting she was
.......................................................................$35

253. JERITZA, Maria- SPc gorgeous Iris Verlag portrait or seated shot with incredible feather trained gown
..................................................................Each $75

254. JONES, Dame Gwyneth- SP 4 x 6 portrait
..........................................................................$25

255. KALENBERG, Joseph- SPc 2 1/2 x 5 showing versatile Vienna tenor favorite as des Grieux a role he alternated with Tristan! s. 1939.
Lovely.................................................................$35

256. KIPNIS, Alexander- ALS 1 pp on Metropolitan Opera stationery discussing the Magazine "Observations from the Rail"...but your publication is the first of its kind I have ever encountered and I wish you great success to it!"..."In Vienna for instance the artists and standees" often met after the performance at the "buhnenturl" (stagedoor) to discuss artistic merits.." with unsigned photo
.......................................................................$50

257. KONETZNI, Anny- SPc portrait of Hilde's hoch dramatisch soprano elder sister a great Isolde and Brunhilde
.......................................................................$65

258. KONETZNI, Hilde- SPc of the beloved soprano as Elsa or Elisabeth or Desdemona or Senta all lovely
.................................................................Each $45

259. KONYA, Sandor- SP 5 x 5 stage shot in Freischitz quite early
.......................................................................$45

Abbreviations
SP - Signed Photo AL - Album Leaf AS - Autograph Sentiment PCC - Printed Calling Cards ALS - Autographed Letter Signed D/S - Dedicated & Signed	ANS - Autographed, Note, Signed SPc - Signed Postcard AMusQS - Autographed Musical Quote Signed TLS - Letter signed by person described LS - Letter signed by person described, written by another

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