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267. MAURICE, Gaby- Sp 5 x 7 role photo possibly Eboli d/s Lyon l941
................................................$35

268. MAYR, Richard- SPc shot of Vienna's star basso as Gurnemanz
................................................$60

269. MAZZOLENI, Ester- SPc photo of the smiling Dalmatian dramatic soprano La Scala's first Medea- s. l9l0 at her peak
................................................$200

270. McCORMACK, John- ANS on Congress Hotel, Chicago stationery saying..'this is my autograph' decorative- together with unsigned role photo
................................................$85

*271. MELBA, Dame Nellie- SPc as Marguerite very young or older pose in marvelous getup
................................................$350

272. MELCHIOR, Lauritz-SPc as Tristan Act l. Definitive in every way
................................................$l75

273. MELCHIOR, Lauritz- SP 8x l0 photo as Lohengrin- THE HELDENTENOR
................................................$200

274. MELNIK, Gregorio- SP 4 x 6 Camuzzi photo from La Leggenda Invisibile di Kitege
................................................$40

275. MERRIMAN, Nan & PRICE , Leontyne & TUCKER, Richard & ORMANDY, Eugene- ALL SIGN program page for Philadelphia Orchestra performance of VERDI's REQUIEM MASS at Carnegie Hall
................................................$75

276. MEZOLY, Katalin- SP 4 x 6 sepia photo of the Hungarian soprano
................................................$35

*277. MILANOV, Zinka- SP 8 x l0 photo from SIMON BOCCANEGRA. Radiant smile
................................................$l75

278. MILJACOVIC, Olivera - Spc photo of the charming Jugoslav soubrette at home in Vienna
................................................$25

279. MOFFO, Anna- SP 4 x 6 glamour shot of the young soprano d/s
................................................$45

280. MONMART, Berthe- SPc photos of the late French soprano as Mimi or Butterfly- d/s
................................................$45

281. MONTI, Nicola- SP 8 x l0 photo from La SONNOMBULA d/s
................................................$65

282. NEVADA, Emma- SP 5 x 7 semi gloss oval halftone image of excellent quality on 8 1/2 x l0 1/2" sheet d/s " to my dear friend Dudley Scholte" Christmas l937. Splendid soiuvenir of the GOLDEN AGE GREAT. Signed photos of the American Diva are SCARCE. This one is secured to a binder with a small ribbon
................................................$700

283. NEVADA, Mignon- ALS l938 from her London home 2 pp explaining the delay in sending her photo as Ophelia as an Easter present. "I want you to have this photo with my love and good wishes and in rembrance of 'our' record- THE FAIR" signed Mignon. Together with unsigned photo
................................................$l25

284. NISKA, Marilyn- signs Roseman drawing as Tosca on cover of greeting card with dedication in red. Exciting soprano
................................................$30

285. OLITZKA, Rosa- SP 6 x 8 photo of the German contralto as Carmen one of her signature roles. An outstanding participant in the Golden Age Olitzka made many outstanding recordings too
................................................$l25

286. OLTRABELLA, Augusta- SP 5 x 7 photo of the smiling soprano d/s l94l about a decade or so after her Met appearances as a very young soprano before she went on to become one of Italy's most exciting verisimo & modern opera specialists
Scarce........................................$50

287. ORMOND, Lilla- SPc sepia shot of the contralto
................................................$35

288. PALAZZINI, Luisa- Sp 4 x 6 photo in white fur
................................................$25

289. PAMPANINI, Rosetta- SP 7x 9 full body shot as Tosca. Great star of the 30s ravishing voice and real 30s style
................................................$l00

*290. PAOLI, Antonio- SPc Valdamaro Milano sepia portrait of the legendary Puerto Rican dramatic tenor a renowned Otello & the first to record PAGLIACCI
ULTRA SCARCE...........................$450

*291. PATTI, Adelina- SP cabinet portrait d/s l887 but a rather earlier image by Falk of N.Y. corner bend lower left not affecting. Some foxing. Overall look good
................................................$975

292. PINZA, Ezio- PS 5 x 7 sepia shot as Met Don Giovanni-legendary
................................................$450

293. PRICE, Leontyne- SPc size RCA promo card nice young portrait or 8 x l0 portrait
................................................$65

294. PRICE, Margaret- SO 4 x 6 shot from DON CARLO
................................................$30

295. QUITRAL, Rayan- SPc shot of the Chilean/South American Indian coloratura who enjoyed great success at the Teatro Colon and also sang Queen of the Night at Covent Garden. Her career spanned the late 30s-l950. Unusual lovely photo
................................................$65

296. RANKIN, Nell- SP 8 x l0 photo as glamorous Met Principessa di Bouillon. Exciting singer
................................................$35

297. RATTI, Eugenia- SP 4 x 6 La Scala Nedda
................................................$30

298. RICHARD, Renee- ALS 4 pp from the Paris soprano star l9th c. in French from London talking about her engagement there and other matters
................................................$65

299. ROBINSON, Forbes- SPc size portrait photo
................................................$25

300. RYSANEK, Leonie- SP 5 x 7 youngish half body shot
LOVELY.....................................$60

301. RYSANEK, Lotte- SPc portrait. Leonie's lyric soprano sister
Very fine.....................................$25

302. SACK, Erna- SPc vintage Ross Verlag shots of the glamorous coloratura film star- a formidable singer
................................................$45

303. SANI, Giuseppina- SPc portrait of the important Italian character mezzo
................................................$25

304. SCATTOLA, Carlo- Sp 4 x 6 Camuzzi photo as Taddeo in L'Italiana in Algeri- another Supervia cohort
................................................$45

305. SAYAO, Bidu- SPc showing a lovely painting of the young Brazilian soprano
................................................$65

*306. SCHIPA, Tito- SP 5 x 7 photo of THE WERTHER- EN ROLE. Minor surface crease near edge not affecting
................................................$l50

307. SCUDERI, Sara- 5 x 7 photo of the elderly smiling Diva seated at Casa Verdi where IL BACCIO di TOSCA was filmed. D/s on mount
................................................$35

308. SEEFRIED, Irmgard- SP 5 x 7 portrait of this truly unique artiste
................................................$65

*309. SLEZAK, Leo- SPc 3/4 sepia portrait of the dapper young tenor s.Wien l902
................................................$l75

310. SPANI, Hina- SPc portrait of the smiling soprano. Lovely recordings
................................................$l25

*311. STEHLE, Adelina- SP 5 x 7 role photo d/s later in life. Stehle was married to tenor Eduardo Garbin and was one of the last great creators - Gomes (CONDOR), Leoncavallo (I PAGLIACCI),Verdi (FALSTAFF),Catalani (La WALLY), & Mascagni (GUGLIELMO RATCLIFF)
SCARCE.....................................$275

312. STIGNANI, Ebe- SP 4 x 6 Camuzzi portrait showing the titanic mezzo in a lot of furs. Monumental voice
................................................$75

313. SOEDERSTROM, Elisabeth- SP 4 x 6 shot in gown-dramatic w. ANS verso. Back at the Met for the OLD COUNTESS in PIQUE DAME
................................................$35

314. SPIESS, Ludovic- SPc Fayer portrait of the Roumanian tenor
................................................$35

315. STEFFEK, Hanny-SPc portrait of the charming German soprano
................................................$25

316. STELLA, Antonietta- SPc photo as Elisabetta or Mefistofole perhaps
................................................$35

317. STUCKGOLD, Grete- SP 8 x l0 sepia portrait d/s. Fine soprano
................................................$60

318. TAJO, Italo- Sp 4 x 6 Camuzzi photo as Don Basilio d/s
................................................$45

319. TAUBER, Richard- SPc sepia portrait d/s l935 London
................................................$l50

320. TEBALDI, Renata- SP 4x6 portrait or large FORZA- Act 1
................................................$75

321. TEBALDI, Renata- SP 5 x 7 La Scala LA TRAVIATA photo d/s Buenos Aires l953 nice & young
................................................$75

322. TEGANI, Emma- Sp 4x6 Camuzzi portrait of the soprano
................................................$25

*323. TETRAZZINI- CAMPANINI, Eva- SPc as Rosina with great big fan s.l905
RATHER SCARCE.........................$400

324. TOPPER, Herta- SP 4 x 6 photo as Oktavian her speciality
................................................$35

325. TOSINI, Franca-Sp 5 x 7 portrait of the Italian soprano d/s l958
................................................$25

326. TOZZI, Giorgio- SP 8xl0 portrait- Rather young
SCARCE.....................................$60

327. UGALDE, Delphine- ALS from the noted l9th century French DIVA
................................................$65

328. VAILLANT, Georges- SPc role photo Don Basilio, Padre Guardiano or from Pearl Fishers all d/s Marseille l940s
................................................$35

329. VALENTINI- TERRANI, Lucia- SP 4 x 6 Piccagliani Teatro alla Scala shot as Cenerentola or 5 x 7 head shot of the late Rossini mezzo
................................................$50

330. VALENTINO, Francesco- SPc sepia portrait of the young American baritone d/s l937 during his pre Met Italian days
SCARCE.....................................$75

331. VALERE- BLOUSE- SPc half tone portrait or shot as William Tell
................................................$35

332. VEASEY, Josephjne- SP 5 x 7 photo as Rosina singing Una voce poco fa
................................................$30

333. VIARDOT, Pauline-ALS 2pp on both side of violet card to pianist (Louis) Diemer apologizing for being ill etc. Nice association
................................................$l75

334. VICKERS, Jon- SP 8 x l0 splendid 8 x l0 shot as Met Rhadames
................................................$l25

335. WARREN, Leonard- SP 5x7 portrait of the GREAT baritone
................................................$l75

336. WELITSCH, Ljuba- ANS a nice quote from WILD(E) SALOME on a gold bordered paper- "Und das geheimnis der liebe ist grosser als das geheimnis des Todes.........' with unsigned photo of THE SALOME
................................................$l25

337. WILSON, Dolores- SP 8 x l0 photo as Lucia (Mad Scene) d/s
................................................$50

338. WINDGASSEN, Wolfgang- SPc shot as Tannhauser
................................................$85

338a. ZANASI, Mario- SP 5 x 7 photo as Figaro
................................................$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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