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142. ADER, Rose- SPc photo as Blondchen. Ader was a leading soprano in Hamburg where Puccini met her and started a long affair documented with much correspondence
...........................................$85

*143. ARNOLDSON, Sigrid- SPc Reutlinger Paris half body portrait image of the legendary Swedish Golden Age soprano star. As RARE as her SUPERB RECORDS!!
...........................................$175

144. ARONICA, Roberto- SP 5 x 7 color photo program stock as Rodlofo in LA BOHEME. Big success as Met Alfredo
...........................................$35

145. AUGER, Arleen- TLS 1990 on her stationery.."It is gratifying to know that my work is enthusiastically appreciated" from the late beloved soprano
...........................................$20

146. BADIA, Conchita- SPc size portrait d/s Buenos Aires 1943 where she lived from 1938-46. de Falla, Turina, Granados & Nin all wrote and dedicated many songs to their favorite interpreter. Later after returning to Barcelona she taught and Caballe was among her pupils. Badia ranks as one of the century's truly great song interpreters. SCARCE
...........................................$100

147. BARTOLI, Cecilia- SP role or her herself
...........................................$50

148. BATTLE, Kathleen-SP 4x6 color photos quite lovely. A VERY TOUGH AUTOGRAPH
...........................................$75

149. BECK, Joseph- nice greeting on post card (1887) from the Vienna baritone
...........................................$45

150. BELTRAN, Tito- SP 4x6 Edgardo or 5x7 private both in color of the young Chilean tenor
...........................................$35

151. BERTONA, Silvia- SP 5 x 7 photo as Violetta. Terme di Caracalla
...........................................$25

152. BLAKE, Rockwell, SP 54 x 7 role photo. Rocky is rather elusive!
...........................................$50

153. BLOUSE, Valere- SPc of the Belgian baritone whose career spanned 1919-1963 and encompassed some 120 roles from lyric to Wagner in all the Belgian and French theatres d/s 1924
...........................................$60

154. BONAVIA, Jeanne- SP 5 x 7 photo as Turandot upper left corner bend not affecting. She sang at the Paris opera from 1924. Wonderful fingernails!!!
...........................................$50

155. BOSTRIDGE, Ian - SPc size photo of the astounding young tenor
...........................................$35

156. BRASLAU, Sophie- SP 6 x 8 sepia Mishkin portrait of the Jewish American alto star of the Met and concert stage. Important recording artist. SCARCE
...........................................$125

157. CABALLE, Montserrat- SP 4 x 6 color shot from Il Viaggo a Reims or b/w 5 x 7 from Roberto Devreux or Aida
...........................................$50

*158. CALLAS, Maria- SP 4 x 6 portrait for Angel records framed
...........................................$975

159. CANALI, Anna-Maria- SP 4 x 6 Fayer portrait of the Italian mezzo d/s 1962. She was Karajan's lovely Meg Page
...........................................$25

160. CARRERAS, Jose- SP 8 x 10 portrait of a very young tenor or 5 x 7 color shot as young Met Rodolfo
...........................................$65

161. CARRON, Arthur- SPc photo of the English tenor as Tanhauser
...........................................$85

*162. CARUSO, Enrico- self caricature on album leaf 5 x 6 boldly penned 1913. Horizontal fold at the mid point that is barely noticeable
...........................................$1,750

163. COELHO NETTO de FREITAS, Violeta- SPc shot of the superb Brasilian soprano star of the 50s-60s a GREAT Butterfly B .Ayres 1943
...........................................$50

164. CORELLI, Franco- SP 4 x 6 shot as young Rhadames d/s 1957 - Great costume or 5 x 7 Andrea Chenier
...........................................$125

165. COSSOTTO, Fiorenza- SP 5 x 7 stage shot as Adalgisa shown with Bruno Prevedi at the Liceo
...........................................$35

166. CRESPIN, Regine- SP 8 x 10 photo as a nostalgic Met Marschallin
...........................................$50

167. dal MONTE, Toti- SP 4 x 6 Ermini young bust shot of the lovely charmer. A TRUE GREAT
...........................................$65

168. DALIS, Irene- SP 8 x 10 photo as Met Amneris. d/s
...........................................$30

169. DAVIS, Ellabelle- SPc portrait of the black soprano d/s 1946 on tour in BA. Davis made some mighty impressive records. SCARCE
...........................................$60

170. de GABARAIN, Marina- SPc photo as Rosina of the Spanish mezzo fondly remembered for her Glyndebourne Cenerentola during the 50s happily recorded. She also created Castro's BODAS de SANGRE at the Teatro Colon. VERY RARE
...........................................$100

171. de ROSA, Nora- SPc size photo as Manon. de Rosa was quite a verismo soprano in the '50s and can be heard on a super RAI Il TABARRO with Bastianini
...........................................$50

172. del PUENTE, Giuseppe- large signature of the 19th century baritone star
...........................................$65

173. di MURSKA, Ilma- large signature of the 19th century soprano star
...........................................$65

174. di STEFANO, Giuseppe- SP 5 x 7 La Scala stage shot from CARMEN by Piccagliani d/s 1981 with miracle of miracles a legible signature! GREAT SHOT of ever popular PIPPO
...........................................$100

175. DOMINGO, Placido- SP 8 x 10 color head shot very pensive & appealing
...........................................$75

176. DORLY, Zorah- SPc of the lovely soprano as Madama Butterfly at La Monnaie 1911
...........................................$45

177. DUA, Octave- SPc half body shot of the important character tenor de luxe d/s Bruxelles 1912. Dua appeared in his very special repertory at the Met, Chicago where he created Truffaldino in Prokofieff's LOVE OF THREE ORANGES and above all London's Covent Garden where he was a fixture. He can be heard as the Emperor in the legendary performance of TURANDOT with Turner & Marrtinelli. In 1908 he recorded 14 sides of leading arias under his real name Leo van de Haegen. SCARCE
...........................................$75

178. ERB, Karl- SPc of the great Evangelist and Palestrina seated and smiling
...........................................$l75

*179. ESCALAIS, Leon- SP 6 x 9 photo as Arnold in GUILLAUME TELL (his great specialty role) on 10 x 13" photographer's mount elaborately d/s in his extremely florid hand. He also notes under the image "j'avais 40 ans" (I was 40 years old). This was signed later in life. Escalais was one of France's greatest dramatic tenors famed for his tops notes and his recordings are collector's treasures. Edge tears not affecting. This is an exceptional memento
...........................................$750

180. FILIPPESCHI, Mario- SPc of the very young tenor star as Pinkerton d/s 1939. SPLENDID
...........................................$100

181. FISCHER, Res- SPc as Kostelnicka d/s 1951 in Buenos Aires. Fischer created Orff's ANTIGONAE at Salzburg and was one of the GREATEST Klytemnestras (Radio Koln broadcast with Varnay & Rysanek-happily available). SCARCE
...........................................$85

182. FORRESTER, Maureen- SP 8 x 10 portrait of the Canadian contralto d/s
...........................................$50

183. FRENI, Mirella- SP 5 x 7 color photo as Fedora
...........................................$50

184. GALLARDO - Domas, Cristina - SP 8 x 10 color photo a Met Violetta very exciting Chilean soprano
...........................................$30

185. GALOUIZINE, Vladimir- SP 4 X 6 color photo of the Russian tenor as Otello
...........................................$30

186. GHASNE, Alexis- SPc of the French baritone star of La Monnaie & Paris's opera houses s. 1912. He created Erlanger's APHRODITE & Saint-Saens DEJANIRE. Zonophone & APGA records
...........................................$60

187. GOBBI, Tito- SPc size portrait by Walter Bird s. 1953
...........................................$60

188. GOLTZ, Cristl- SPc by Fayer as Jocasta in Orff's OEDIPUS der TYRAN a Vienna creation of the great singing actress
...........................................$45

189. GRECO, Norina- SPc size photo perhaps as Alice Ford. The American soprano enjoyed a meteoric career during the 1940s before marrying in Brasil and disappearing from sight. Some Met broadcasts(including a Trovatore with Bjorling) and a few records remain to show who she was. SCARCE
...........................................$75

190. GUICHANDUT, Carlos- SP 5 x 7 of the Argentine baritone/tenor during his earlier baritone career as Figaro d/s 1951. He becaume a noted Otello etc. and was married to soprano Fidela Campina a superb soprano much older than he who was also his teacher
...........................................$95

191. HUSSA, Maria- SPc photo of the the Viennese soprano star of the Hamburg opera during the 1920s-30s. She created Korngold's Die WUNDER der HELIANE & Resphigis La CAMPANA SOMMERSA. She later settled in Chicago and sang the Marschallin at the Met. A very beautiful soprano. Jenufa or Salome
...........................................$75

192. JERITZA, Maria- SPc Iris Verlag shot at her most glamorous early 1920s with white cat in her arms. Very flapper
...........................................$125

193. KARCZYKOWSKI, Ryszard- SP 4 x 6 color shot of the Polish tenor as the Duke in Frankfurt
...........................................$25

194. KONETZNI, Hilde- SP 7 x 9 1/2 photo as Jaroslavna in PRINCE IGOR d/s 1942 a role she sang in Vienna at this time. Large size photos of Konetzni are unusual and this is a beauty
...........................................$125

195. KRAUS, Alfredo- SPc size portrait of the very young tenor star by noted Madrid photographer Gyenes
...........................................$85

*196. KRUSCENISKI, Salomea- SPc with oval bust image of the 2nd Madama Butterfly in a gold framed and embossed border. Extremely attractive
...........................................$350

197. LJUNBERG, Gota- SP 8 x 10 portrait of the Swedish soprano who created Hanson's MERRYMOUNT at the Met and also sang Salome & Isolde. Scarce
...........................................$75

198. LORENZ, Max- SPc of the charismatic German tenor star as Otello. Corner pinholes not affecting
...........................................$60

*199. LUBIN, Germaine- SP 6 x 8 portrait of the ravishingly beautiful French dramatic soprano d/s 1938. GREAT IMAGE
...........................................$750

200. MANUGUERRA, Matteo- SP 4 x 6 color shot of the late baritone as Met Rigoletto, a throw back to the Golden Age greats
...........................................$30

201. MARCHESI, Mathilde- large signature on card addressed to to Luicien Blanc of l'institut Canadien, Paris l3 6 Mai 1907. Marchesi was the legendary teacher of Melba, Calve, Eames, Gerster, Sanderson and countless others
...........................................$125

202. MARIMPIETRI, Lydia- SP 5 x 7 photo as Palermo Nanetta. Lovely singer
...........................................$25

203. MATTEUZZI, William, SP private or role photo from the Italian Rossini tenor famed for his high notes
...........................................$35

204. MAYR, Richard- SPc as THE BARON OCHS of all time. Terrific
...........................................$125

205. MELCHERT, Helmut- SP 4 x 6 portrait of the German tenor a modern opera specialist
...........................................$40

206. MERTENS, Livine- SP 7 x 9 photo of ther elegant Belgian mezzo of the inter war years who excelled in roles ranging from the glamorous to Oktavian and L'Aiglon. Here she is super glamorous. Writing a little skippy not bad
...........................................$45

207. MICHELUZZI, Mafalda- SP 5 x 7 photo as Violetta - Rome
...........................................$25

*208. MILANOV, Zinka-Spc as Turandot a role the Great Diva sang 49 times in Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia & South America. She signs Recuerdos
...........................................$175

209. NEGRI, Adelaide- SP 4 x 6 photo of the dramatic Argentine belcanto soprano as Lucia
...........................................$30

210. NEMETH, Maria- SPc of the Hungarian soprano as a very vamp Aida
...........................................$85

211. NIKOLAIDI, Elena- SPc of the great Greek mezzo as a sultry Carmen early 1940s Vienna
...........................................$60

212. NOTE, Jean- SPc showing the famed Belgian baritone star seated in a dapper bowler hat and walking stick d/s Paris 1920 shortly before he created Dupont's ANTAR at the Paris Opera. Very important singer his recordings are much sought after
...........................................$150

213. OBRATSZOVA, Elena- SP 5 x 7 photo of the flamboyant Russian mezzo as Carmen or Marina
...........................................$40

214. OHANESIAN, David- SPc size photo of the Rumanian baritone as Teltramund Hamburg 1969
...........................................$30

215. OLIVERO, Magda- SP 4 x 6 Piccagliani photo as Francesa da Rimini. GREAT SHOT
...........................................$100

216. PEARS, Peter- early 5 x 7 portrait on mount which is d/s 1969. Good item
...........................................$95

217. PETERS, Roberta- SP 8 x 10 color shot as gorgeous Met Norina d/s
...........................................$25

218. PETERSON, Glade- SPc size photo of the American tenor in costume. Not common
...........................................$45

219. PODVALOVA, Marie- SPc of the important mid century Czech dramatic soprano as Kostelnicka. She made fine recordings
...........................................$50

*220. PONCET, Tony- SPc photo of the stupendous French dramatic tenor as Canio. VERY SCARCE
...........................................$225

221. PONSELLE, Rosa- TLS on her Villa Pace stationery 1955...."In answer to your inquiry about Caruso, I can only say that he was an angel to work with, and his character was as noble as his voice. The world not only lost a great singer when he died, but a very great gentleman" excellent content
...........................................$175

222. PONZIO, Leon- SPc seated portrait of the noted French baritone d/s 1912 at the start of his considerable career that lasted almost 30 years
...........................................$45

223. PROTTI, Aldo- SP 4 x 6 shot as Rigoletto
...........................................$30

224. RAZAVET, Paul _ SPc from La DAME BLANCHE d/s by the Brussel's beloved lyric tenor star of '20s Some corner damages not affecting
...........................................$50

225. RESPHIGI, Elsa- SPc of the soprano pianist wife of Ottorino. Trained as a pianist under Sgambati she later studied voice and married Resphigi in 1919. She toured with him worldwide singing his music in joint recitals and later completed hi s last opera LUZREZIA after his death and kept the flame burning thereafter. VERY SCARCE
...........................................$150

226. RIEGEL, Kenneth- Spc size photo as Faust or portrait
...........................................$30

227. RITTER, Josef- signature on card Wien 1897 from the noted baritone creator of Johann Strauss's RITTER PAZMANN
...........................................$45

*228. RONCONI, Giorgio- ALS 3 pp from the creator of Verdi's NABUCCO as well as several Donizetti operas. One of the leading baritones of his time this letter is on his embossed stationery
...........................................$250

229. RYSANEK, Leonie- SP 8 x 10 vintage glamorous portrait of the beloved soprano
...........................................$85

230. SALDOU, Paul- SPc of the young tenor as a Monnaie Pinkerton 19ll
...........................................$50

231. SANTUNIONE, Orianna- SP 5 x 7 photo of the vibrant Italian soprano as Desdemona
...........................................$30

*232. SAVILLE, Frances- SP Angerer Wien cabinet photo of the popular American soprano star of the Wiener Hof Oper 1899-1903. A Marchesi pupil like her niece Frances Alda, Saville was also a beautiful woman
...........................................$250

233. SCHIPA, Tito- SP 4 x 6 portrait d/s 1954. The great unique lyric tenor a true original
...........................................$150

234. SCHLAGER, Antonie (Toni)- signature on card from Vienna's beloved dramatic soprano signned K uK Kammersangerin!! 1897
...........................................$65

235. SENECHAL, Michel- SPc Fayer photo of the fine French tenor in younger days as Tamino
...........................................$45

236. SIMIONATO, Giulietta- SP 5 x 7 photo smiling between 2 donkeys (Carmen) or regal Amneris or pc as young Carmen (Mexico) with white mantilla
...........................................$50

237. SOLER, Jose- SPc of the Uruguayan tenor as Manrico. He partnered Callas & Tebaldi in the late 1940s. Scarce
...........................................$95

238. STELLA, Antonietta- SP 5 x 7 photo as a beautiful La Wally
...........................................$50

239. STUCKGOLD, Grete- SP 8 x 10 portrait of the fine English soprano married to the famed voice teacher Jacques Stuckgold. Uncommon
...........................................$65

240. TIETJENS, Teresa- large signature of the beloved 19th century dramatic soprano
...........................................$75

241. TREBELLI, Zelia- large signature of the 19th century mezzo
...........................................$60

242. TYNES, Margaret- SP 5 x 7 photo of the very fine American soprano as Salome in quite a costume at her Barcelona dressing table. Tynes was a sensational Lady Macbeth at one of the first Spoleto Festivals in the '50s. SCARCE
...........................................$50

243. UHL, Fritz- SPc shot of the Viennese tenor as Otello. He recorded Tristan opposite Nilsson
...........................................$30

244. VALETTI, Cesare- SP 4 x 6 Villani photo as a very young and elegant Werther d/s. Contrast medium, image SUPERB. Quite scarce this vintage
...........................................$85

245. WEIDT, Lucy- SPc role photo of the very young Mahler era Vienna Hof Oper soprano star d/s
...........................................$85

246. WILSON, Neil- SPc size photo as Werther Act 3
...........................................$25

247. ZAMPHIGI, Carlo - SPc photo of the Italian tenor as des Grieux. s/a 1955. Medium contrast SCARCE
...........................................$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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