J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350527

Scarce photograph of the 1950s Rock 'N' Roller Rare Photograph inscribed and signed: "To / Reg - / Thanks / for the wonderful / hospitality / Big / Bopper". B/w, 6¾ x 8½. Publicity photograph by Van Dyck Studio, Beaumont (imprint at lower left edge). Ink lightly beaded (completely legible). Minor surface creases (most not evident head on) at background. Fine condition. Framed, not by the Gallery of History: 15¼x17¾. Not reviewed by us for conservation integrity. Mat has separated from frame, resulting in the photograph not being flush with glass. Frame is scratched and chipped, backing paper is torn at upper portion. "As is" framing. Jiles Perry Richardson (1930-1959) was a Texas disc jockey who called himself "The Big Bopper" after the latest dance craze, the bop. His song, "Chantilly Lace", which he wrote and sang, reached the "Top Ten" in 1958. In January 1959, The Big Bopper was booked on the Winter Dance Party tour that would cover most of the Midwest. The tour included such headliners as Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, Waylon Jennings and Ritchie Valens.

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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 91358

THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH MAY - HFSID 91358

Framed Gallery of History display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October 1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974 album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his lover. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on "Whatever Gets You thru the Night".

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THE BEATLES - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350379

THE BEATLES - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK CO-SIGNED BY: THE BEATLES (JOHN - HFSID 350379

Poster of a matador lancing a bull that's been signed by all four. Poster signed: "John Lennon", "George/Harrison", "Paul McCartney" and "Ringo Starr". 18¾ x 39½ visible. "Beatlemania" hit England in 1963, causing a musical revolution that quickly spread to America and rapidly throughout the world. The Beatles' songs, most of which were composed by Lennon and McCartney, owned the top of the charts. "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "A Hard Day's Night", "I Feel Fine", "We Can Work It Out", "Penny Lane", "Hello Goodbye" and "Let It Be" are just a few of their legendary hits. John, Paul, George and Ringo influenced not only the music, but also the fashions and lifestyles of young people during the 1960s. Their films include A Hard Day's Night (1964), Help! (1965) and Yellow Submarine (1968). The Beatles disbanded in 1969; however, their music, the memories and their charisma live on. Tack holes at corners. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 50 x 48¾.

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JANIS "PEARL" JOPLIN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 350306

Rare signed poster that promoted a performance in 1967. Poster signed: "Janis Joplin". 13¼ x 20 visible. This poster promoted a concert held August 24-27, 1967, at the Chet Helm's Family Dog, Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California. The feature performers were Big Brother and the Holding Company, Bo Diddley, Bukka White, Salvation Army Banned, and the North American Ibis Alchemical Co. Joplin (1943-1970) was one of the great rock and blues singers of her time, making her material distinctly her own with her wailing, raspy, supercharged emotional delivery. She starred as the frontwoman for San Francisco psychedelic band Big Brother & the Holding Company, later leaving the group in the late 60s for a career as a solo artist. Shortly before her death in 1970 from a heroin overdose, she assembled the Full Tilt Boogie Band for what turned out to be her final album, Pearl. Janis Joplin is rare in any form. Tack holes at all corners. 1-inch diagonal tear at upper right corner. Ink notes in unknown hand at lower right margin. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 16x23.

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FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350600

FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: TOM - HFSID 350600

Oversized color photograph of Sinatra with his arm around alleged mob boss Tom Marson, signed by both and inscribed by Marson. Large Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Papa Frank/Love & Best/wishes/Tom Marson" and "Frank Sinatra". Color, 16x20. It is said that this photograph was given to a close friend of 30 years, Vincent Albanese. It was taken at about the same time as the famous 1976 photograph of Sinatra and several Mafia chieftains taken backstage at the Westchester Premier Theatre. That photograph pictured Sinatra with his arms around Marson and Gregory DePalma. Also pictured were Paul Castellano, Carlo Gambino, Joseph Gambino, Aladena Fratianno, Salvatore Spatola and Richard Fusco. Sinatra's connection to the mafia is documented in Kitty Kelley's His Way. Tom Marson was one of the upper echelon members of the Cosa Nostra and connected to Carlo and Joe Gambino. Truly, a conversation piece! Minor surface creases across entire photograph. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 27x37.

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BILLIE HOLIDAY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350505

Striking vintage photograph of the legendary singer. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Junior/stay cool/Billie Holiday". B/w, 8x10. Photo by Robin Canon. Official publicity photo by Associated Booking Corp., New York. Exceptional jazz singer of the depression and war years, Billie Holiday (1915-1959) inscribed this photo (circa 1940s) with the jazz expression, "Stay cool". Holiday was anything but - she was hot! From the time she made her first recordings with Benny Goodman in 1933, Holiday's popularity rose rapidly. There followed her most productive years with Count Basie's band and Artie Shaw's band. Jazz saxophonist Lester Young dubbed her "Lady Day", a nickname that remained lifelong. In spite of a narcotic addiction, her style was inimitable and her fans loyal; following rehabilitation in 1947, Holiday performed her torchy ballads to a "standing room" audience in New York's Carnegie Hall (1948). Known for songs such as "My Man" and "Mean to Me", Holiday told of her turbulent life and career in her autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues (1956). Creased. Lightly soiled. Mounting stains at corners, 1 affects a ½x1½ inch area at lower right of photo. Another touches a ½-inch circular area at upper right of photo. Tack holes at corners.

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RITCHIE VALENS - INSCRIBED RECORD SIGNED - HFSID 350345

His two-sided hit record "Donna"/ "La Bamba," inscribed and signed on the label and framed in a display to 33x18. Record inscribed and signed: "Love/To Mary/Ritchie/Valens" on label of "Donna" side. 45-rpm record, produced by DelFi, "Donna" on one side, "La Bamba" on the flip side. Born Richard Valenzuela in 1941 in California's San Fernando Valley, the 17-year-old Chicano rocker was given the stage name Ritchie Valens before the release of his first hit, "Come On, Let's Go", which rose to Number 42 on the U.S. charts in October 1958. After this tune's regional success in the western states, Valens quickly followed up with two nationally popular songs. Written for his girlfriend, the sentimental and somewhat mournful "Donna" was a surprising contrast to the tune on the record's flip side, the vibrant "La Bamba", a Rock and Roll version of a Latino folk dance. "Donna" quickly rose into the Top 10, resulting in Valens' instant demand on the concert circuit. The song was released shortly before his death in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa, February 3, 1959. Label lightly scuffed and worn, else fine. Tape stains and slight paper loss on label on verso. Record in fine condition.

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GIACOMO PUCCINI - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1918 - HFSID 350572

The Italian composer signs this touching sentiment on a photograph mount. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "Alla bella & gentile Signorina / Marietta Stern, / ricordo / Giacomo Puccini / Roma Gen: 1918" Photograph of Puccini by Vuillemenot Montibone, 6½ x 8½, 11¾ x 17 photograph and mount overall. Puccini was in Rome preparing for the European debut, on January 11, 1919, of his opera, Il trittico. This was a trilogy of three one-act operas including Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Photograph is creased and toned. Photograph mount creased. Framed to an overall size of 24½ x 27. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), the greatest Italian opera composer of his time. He wrote a number of operas, including his three most famous works, La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly, while living at Torre Del Lago, the home he had purchased in 1891. Puccini and his family lived at Torre Del Lago until 1921, and the home became a museum after the death of Puccini's wife in 1930. Light partial postmark to the right of Puccini's head.

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BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350538

BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: DEBBIE STEVENS, THE CRICKETS (CARL - HFSID 350538

5x3 card signed by at least 5 members of the Winter Dance Party tour which claimed Buddy's life in 1959, framed with Holly's Greatest Hits album. Signatures: "Buddy Holly" in pencil and "Frankie Sardo" and, on verso, "Dion", "Carl Bunch/Drums/Crickets", and an unidentified signer in pencil, and in blue ink "Dion", "To/Elliott/Love =/Debbie/Stevens", 5x3 card. Framed with an album cover for Buddy Holly's Greatest Hits. Holly had written many of the songs featured on the album, including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be the Day" and "Maybe Baby". Holly, who was graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955, was recording for Decca Records within a year. Born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas as Charles Hardin Holley, the future recording star became known as "Buddy". His first record contract dropped the "e" in Holley, and he adopted the spelling. Before going to Lubbock High School, Holly had attended Lubbock's J.T. Hutchinson Junior High, where he met Bob Montgomery. The duo quickly became known for their musical talent and lack of stage fright.

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BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 285871

His handwritten answers to an English test at Lubbock High School, 1953 Autograph Manuscript signed: "Buddy Holley", 1p, 8x10½. Lubbock (Texas), 1953 March 17. An English grammar test. Holly (original spelling "Holley") has headed the page, signing his name in the upper left and writing "English 22v (2)" beneath his name. At the upper right, he has penned "Lubbock High School" and the date "March 17, 1953". Headed: "Test" by Holly, the test had 40 questions; just the answers are written. Holly had to identify parts of speech ("adv", "noun", "pronoun", "conjunction") and types of sentences ("run-on", "phrase", "sub. clause"). Only one answer (the first) is marked wrong. Holly was graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955 and within a year was recording for Decca Records. He was an innovator who wrote his own material and was among the first to use such advanced studio techniques as double-tracking. Holly pioneered and popularized the now-standard rock-band lineup of two guitars, bass and drums. He began experimenting with orchestration shortly before his death in 1959. His first song recorded with the Crickets in 1957 was "That'll Be the Day". "Peggy Sue" followed.

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RITCHIE VALENS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350533

Signed yearbook-style high school photo (2½x3½) Photograph signed:"Ritchie/Valens". B/w, 2½ x 3½. High school rocker Ritchie Valens signed this photo taken during his senior year. That school year, the 17-year-old named Richard Valenzuela was discovered by Del-Fi Records. Valens' first record, "Come On, Let's Go," became an overnight success in September 1958. The following February, the young singer-songwriter joined the Winter Dance Party Tour with Buddy Holley. During the Tour, their plane crashed (February 3, 1959), taking the lives of Holly, J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson, the pilot and Valens, whose hits would include "Donna" and "La Bamba". Lightly creased. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 14¼ x 21¾.

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J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL MANUSCRIPT UNSIGNED - HFSID 350592

Working Manuscript for his song "Walking Thru My Dreams" which was released immediately after his death. Autograph Manuscript, not signed, 1p, 8x10½. Original working manuscript of his song "Walking Thru My Dreams". The song was released immediately after his death in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa on February 3, 1959. The crash also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. In full with misspellings: "Walking thru my Dreams/When I close my eyes/I cant fall a sleep/keep tossin & a turnin tumbling/a talking & a mumblin'/What to do/I start countin sheep/& end up countin kisses/Its you I always see/I want you close to me/keep dreaming about you/Walking thru my dreams/I see your lovely face/walking thru my dreams each nite/Walkin thru every place/but I only love you in my dreams & that/aint right./But who knows somday, dreams came/true it seems/So there in slumber land, I know ill hold/your hand/& we'll go walkin thru my dreams." This song was released on the flip side of the ballad "Someone Watching Over You". Some of the Big Bopper's best works were written during his many sleepless nights that he had often utilized for creative inspiration.

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EDVARD GRIEG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 1890 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285959

EDVARD GRIEG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 1890 CO-SIGNED BY: ERNESTINE - HFSID 285959

Both sign their names on this album leaf containing several bars of music drawn by Grieg Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Edvard Grieg" 1p, 6x3½. Leipzig, 1891. Three bars of music labeled: "Andante" at top by EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907). Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist who learned how to play at the age of six and went on the attend Leipzig Conservatory. His works include music for Ibsen's Peer Gynt (1876) as well as many choral, orchestral, and chamber pieces. On verso is an Autograph Note signed: "Schumann Heink" in German, New York, 1902 January. From the late 1880s to the early 1900s, the exceptional contralto voice of ERNESTINE SCHUMANN HEINK (1861-1936) was heard frequently at concerts and festivals throughout Europe. She was primarily known for her interpretations of Wagner and Strauss. In 1905, she took out U.S. naturalization papers. Her German-language recording of "Silent Night" earned sales for Victor Red Seal records unmatched by any other artist. When the U.S. entered World War I, Schumann-Heink put herself wholeheartedly behind the American war effort, promoting Liberty Bonds and entertaining troops, despite having a brother in command of an Austrian warship and a son in the German navy.

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JULES MASSENET - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 08/17/1880 - HFSID 35516

He has signed these autograph music and lyrics, the last four measures of his religious cantata, The Virgin, and dated it himself (1880) Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet/Paris 17-8-80", 1p, 10¾x3½. Inscribed by Massenet in French: "To Miss Eugenie Hautier/souvenir with respect". Massenet has identified the four long measures as the last measures of "Holy Friday", Third Scene of his religious cantata The Virgin scored by Massenet for four voices, one for each long measure, identified by Massenet as "Marie Salome", "Marie Magdalena", "Jean" and "Simon", with words penned in his hand. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including Manon (1884), considered by many to be his masterpiece, Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In the 3rd Part of The Virgin, "Good Friday", Mary-Salomé, Mary-Magdeleine, John and Simon have sought refuge in the Virgin's home. They try to comfort Christ's mother. In the distance one can hear the threatening voices of the people and the soldiers.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350318

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS - HFSID 350318

Promissory note in the amount of $20,000 signed by all four members. Promissory note signed “J. Phillips”, “Michelle Phillips”, “Dennis Doherty” and “Cass Elliot”. 1p, 8x9. No place, December 1, 1966. In part: “FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned do severally and jointly promise to pay to Dunhill Records Ltd., or order, at the office of Dunhill Records Ltd. At 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, 10019, or at such other place as may be designated in writing by the holder of this note, the principal sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.) Dollars together with interest on the principal sum accruing from the date hereof at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum, said payment to be made on demand provided that no demand shall be made prior to May 31, 1967.” The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, created a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966). Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". CASS ELLIOT was only 30 when she died of a heart attack in London in 1974. JOHN PHILLIPS was 65 when he died in 2001 of heart failure. DENNIS "DENNY" DOHERTY died in 2007 at age 66.

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THE BEATLES (PAUL McCARTNEY) - GUITAR SIGNED - HFSID 275359

The Beatles guitarist penned his signature on this Union Jack guitar after a 2006 concert in Columbus, Ohio. Not played or owned by Paul McCartney. Guitar Signed: "Paul McCartney" on the Union Jack pick guard. Squier Tele electric guitar by Fender, cream-colored body, with a red, white and blue pick guard patterned after the British flag. Accompanied by a black fabric, zippered carrying case with strap, and a letter of authenticity from the man who obtained the signature in person in October 2005, after a concert in Columbus, Ohio. Perhaps the most successful singer/composer in rock 'n roll history, Sir Paul McCartney (b. 1942) will always be remembered as a member of the Beatles, the band which took America by storm during its 1964 tour. The Beatles were one of many popular British bands part of the "British Invasion"; other bands who got major exposure in the United States include the Dave Clark Five, the Rolling Stones, and the Who. Before they broke up in 1970, the band released some of the greatest albums of all time, including three albums certified Diamond (at least 10x Platinum) by the RIAA: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), The Beatles (also known as The White Album, released in 1968), and Abbey Road (1969).

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GEORGE GERSHWIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/14/1931 - HFSID 347996

This framed letter that features the composer's autograph shows his interest in new phonograph recording technology Typed Letter Signed, "George Gershwin". 8¼x10½. One page. Dated September 14, 1931. On his personal letterhead. Gershwin writes to a representative of R.C.A. which was the parent company of N.B.C. (created in 1926 to broadcast on radio) and Victor Labs (acquired in 1929 which built phonographs.). The conglomerate was able to remain at the forefront of early broadcasting technology for many years due to the unique merging of technologies. Gershwin's association with R.C.A. was a long and fruitful venture. It was R.C.A. that recorded "An American in Paris", which was used in the 1951 musical film of the same name. Gershwin's letter in full: " My dear Mr. Clark: I received your invitation to dinner at the Savoy-Plaza on September seventeenth. I am tremendously interested in hearing the new development in phonograph recording, which you will probably demonstrate account of a previous engagement which I have for that evening. Perhaps some day you will permit me to come down to the New York offices and listen to the new development. With many thanks, I am Yours sincerely, George Gershwin gg/ob". Annotated in pencil in another hand: "File CC arrange for.…"

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THE GRATEFUL DEAD (JERRY GARCIA) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED "THE FULL MONTY" - HFSID 350586

THE GRATEFUL DEAD (JERRY GARCIA) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED THE FULL - HFSID 350586

Jerry Garcia Nude Man with Beard Painting (undated). Original Artwork Signed “Garcia”. Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia presents us with the "full Monty" in this oil on stretched canvas painting. Approximately 23¾ x 18 visible, framed to an overall size of 26x33. Fine condition. Accompanied by letter of provenance. THE GRATEFUL DEAD, the most enduring band of the psychedelic era, released a number of recordings, however they were best known for their concert tours which attracted thousands of fans, called "Deadheads", who faithfully followed the band on its many concert tours. The Dead, which toured extensively from the winter of 1965 through July 9, 1995 (except in 1975), was founded in San Francisco from remnants of Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions by JERRY GARCIA in 1965. Other original members included BOB WEIR (guitar, vocals) and PHIL LESH (bass) who, like Garcia, played with the Dead from 1965 to 1995. MICKEY HART joined the band as a second drummer in 1968. Keyboardist BRENT MYDLAND performed with the band from 1980 until his death from a drug overdose a decade later. Garcia himself, the core of the group, was found dead in his room at a rehab center in 1995.

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GIOACCHINO A. ROSSINI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 350542

Gioacchino Rossini sends an autograph letter in Italian to send an article. Autograph Letter Signed: "Rossini" in Italian, 1p, 4¼ x 5½. No place, no date. To Severini. In full: "Please send, within today, the portion of the opera La Fata Bianca [The White Fairy] which has the tenor's role, to Mr. Curioni. All is well." Curioni was the Italian tenor, Alberico Curioni.By the time he was 18, Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) had written his first opera. The Italian composer is best known for his comic opera, The Barber of Seville, and his grand opera, William Tell, with its famous overture. The "Overture" to the four-act William Tell became one of the most familiar of all operatic works when it was used to open the radio and television show, The Lone Ranger. Guillame Tell was first performed in Paris in 1829. The Italian composer, the leading representative of the Bel Canto School of Opera and one of the last masters of opera buffa, spent his later years in Paris and his native Italy. Lightly stained, lightly creased, with folds. Light ink transfer from a different letter. Ink smudging present on some letters. Framed to an overall size of 32½ x 24½.

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JEAN SIBELIUS - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 91240

JEAN SIBELIUS - COLLECTION WITH IRVING - HFSID 91240

Framed Gallery of History display (35x25), including Berlin's signature on a card attached to a musical biography; and a typed letter signed by Sibelius in 1953, politely declining to answer the question of whether Berlin is "America's greatest composer". Typed Letter Signed: "Jean Sibelius" in English, 1 page, 6x8½. Järvenpää, 1953 June 4. To Cyril Clemens, President, The International Mark Twain Society. In full: "Many thanks for your latest letter with your account of my life and career. It was very well written, indeed, with much ability and sympathy. Please accept my cordial thanks for it. The article about Irving Berlin I have read with much interest. His works are indeed performed here very often. If he is America's greatest composer, is of course difficult to say. America has many prominent composers by now. It is almost impossible to say such a thing about any composer. With all my kindest regards". Mid-horizontal fold, not at signature. Fine condition. In this letter to Cyril Clemens of the Mark Twain Society, JEAN SIBELIUS (1865-1957) expressed the difficulty of calling any one composer a country's "Greatest Composer".

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FRANZ LISZT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350519

Rare, signed photograph of the Hungarian composer Photograph signed: "F Liszt," 5x7. In 1865, Franz Liszt (1811-1886) joined the Franciscans, earned the title Abbe, and began teaching piano and composition. He would, in a few years, enter the period in his life he called “vie trifurquee” (1869-1886). Liszt termed this interval his “three-pronged life” because he lived in and travelled between Rome, Italy, Weimar Germany and Budapest, Hungary. During this period, the respected maestro wrote the bulk of his compositions, which eventually totaled over 700 works. A child prodigy at the piano, Liszt began his career as a composter in Weimar, where he was appointed court music conductor in 1842. He then focused on religious music and composed 14 symphonic poems, including Les Preludes, Orpheus and A Faust Symphony. Fine condition. Frame worn at corners. Framed to an overall size of 17x27.

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BUDDY HOLLY - ANNOTATED DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 350341

Tan notebook divider for his high school English class, on which he has written autograph notations and signed his name with the original spelling ("Holley"). Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his niece. Signature: "Buddy Holley", 2 pages, 8x10, front and verso. Tan notebook divider hand-printed "English" on the tab by Holley (later misspelled by Decca Records as "Holly") while a student at Lubbock (Texas) High School. The future rock star has signed his name at the top of the sheet and has also written the following other names on the tab divider in a geometric shape: "Bob Montgomery, Donnie Tillery, 'Gallimore,' Tommy Weir, Bill Nolan, Kenney Stevenson, Gene Medley, Tommy Simmons, Arthur Gentry". On verso (the side on which the blue "English" tab is visible), Holly has printed: "Echo/McGuire" twice and drawn a doodle. He also wrote another name or word but crossed it out. Minor creases at the "B" and "y" of Buddy. 2 file holes at blank left margin. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Holly's niece, Cindy Weir, who notes that this tab-divider was "found enclosed in zip-up binder." Fine condition.

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GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1929 - HFSID 286058

Typed Document Signed: "George Gershwin", 1p, 8x10. No place, 1929 November 1. Headed: "Victor Talking Machine Company/Statement of Royalty Due on Selections by/George Gershwin". The statement is titled: "Sold by the Victor Talking Machine Company for period ending Sept. 30, 1929". Two different records were sold: An American in Paris - Parts 1 and 2 (8331 copies), $83.31 royalty and An American in Paris - Parts 3 and 4 (8327 copies), $83.27 royalty. Total: $166.58 royalty. Gershwin was paid royalties of a penny per copy! He has signed beneath this statement: "I accept the above statement of my royalty account for records of my performance in accordance with my contract dated March 13, 1929 and acknowledge the receipt of the amount for the period shown on said statement in full and final settlement of said account." An American in Paris, inspired by Gershwin's time spent in the French capital, was a groundbreaking symphonic composition that evoked the energy and tone of that city during the 1920s, complete with the sounds of authentic, European-style automobile horns! The recording was made by the Victor Talking Machine Company just a few weeks after its December, 1928 premiere.

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Music | Cards

EDIE ADAMS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 75483

Black and white picture postcard signed of a young Edie Adams in a plaid shirt. Picture Post card signed: "Edie Adams". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3x4½ (one surface).

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
LARRY ADLER - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 145327

B/w picture post card from REX Records of Adler from the chest up and playing the harmonica, signed "Sincerely" in white ink. Picture post card signed "Sincerely/Larry Adler" in white ink. 3½x5½ overall, 3x4¾ image, one surface.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
DAME EMMA ALBANI GYE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 1904 - HFSID 145323

Postcard Photograph signed: "Emma Albani Gye/1904". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3¼x4¾ (one surface). British postcard picturing "Madame Albani." on front.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
DAME EMMA ALBANI GYE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 1910 - HFSID 100149

Postcard Photograph signed: "E Albani Gye/1910". Colorized, 3½x5½. British postcard picturing "Madame Albani." on front. On verso, ANS: "Laurie". No place, no date. To unknown recipient. In full: "Many thanks for lovely card.…"

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
REX ALLEN JR. - INSCRIBED PICTURE POST CARD TWICE SIGNED - HFSID 216490

Signed 1978 b/w picture postcard by Warner Brothers Records of a laughing Rex Allen, Jr. Inscribed picture postcard signed "'Hi Jane'/Rex Allen, Jr" on front and "- Jane -/Thanks for Asbury" on verso. B/w, 5x7 overall, 5x5 image, one surface.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
REX ALLEN - INSCRIBED LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 284331

Inscribed lobby card for Down Laredo Way, in which the actor is pictured slugging Roy Barcroft Inscribed Lobby Card signed: "'For Jim'/Rex Allen", in black ink, color, 14x11.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
REX ALLEN - INSCRIBED LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 322497

The actor signs a lobby card promoting his film, Rodeo King and the Senorita Inscribed Lobby Card signed: "To/Claude-/Rex Allen", in black felt tip, colorized, 14x11.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
REX ALLEN - INSCRIBED LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 322498

Lobby card for the 1951 film featuring the actor and his "Wonder Horse", Ko Ko Inscribed Lobby Card signed: "Howdy/ Claude/ Rex Allen/ and/ "Ko Ko"", in blue ink, colorized, 13½x11.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
REX ALLEN - INSCRIBED PICTURE POST CARD TWICE SIGNED CIRCA 1981 - HFSID 75623

Color picture postcard (3½x5½) of the actor wearing a cowboy hat, signed on both front and verso Inscribed Picture Postcard signed Twice: "Rex Allen" and on verso "'Hi Bob'/Rex Allen", in blue ink, color, 3½x5½.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
REX ALLEN - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 322496

13½x11 lobby card for the 1950 film The Arizona Cowboy, the origin of the actor's nickname Lobby Card signed: "Rex Allen", in black ink, colorized, 13½x11.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
REX ALLEN - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 255821

Color lobby card for 1953's Republic western Down Laredo Way, with the famed "Arizona Cowboy" and his frequent sidekick Slim Pickens. The actor signs for himself and for his horse Koko too! Lobby card signed: "Rex Allen/and/'Ko Ko'".

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
REX ALLEN - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 260212

Signed lobby card for the 1950 film Under Mexicali Stars Lobby Card signed: "Rex Allen", in black felt tip, color, 14x11. Pictured in his starring role in the film Under Mexicali Stars (1950).

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
REX ALLEN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 323339

Picture post card of the actor, signed in black felt tip (3½x5½) Picture post card signed: "Rex Allen", in black felt tip, color, 3½x5½. Rex Allen (1920-1999) was one of the last of the singing cowboys, but got his start in music, not acting.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
NORMAN ALLIN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 146794

Signed postcard photo, wearing a tie and wool suit Postcard Photograph signed: "Norman Allin". B/w, 3½x5½.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
BELLA ALTEN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 10/22/1915 - HFSID 295653

Rare! The diva is shown in striped suit and elaborate floral hat, in this 3½x5½ photograph Postcard Photograph signed: "Bella Alten/Hamburg [phrase illegible]". Sepia, 3½x5½. Addressed in her hand to a woman in Hamburg, postmarked Hamburg, October 22, 1915.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
LUCINE AMARA - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 156403

B/w picture postcard of Amara from the waist up in a Spanish costume and holding a black lace fan. Amara performed in Carmen over 130 times in this opera during her 41 years at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Picture postcard signed "Most sincerely,/ Lucine Amaro" in blue ink.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
PASQUALE AMATO - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 1913 - HFSID 143226

Black and white picture postcard of Pasquale Amato in a suit. Postcard Photograph signed: "Pasquale Amato/New York 1913". B/w, 3½x5½. The Italian operatic baritone of La Scala and the Metropolitan often sang and recorded with Caruso. Tips of corners worn, else fine condition.

Sale Price $488.75

$575.00
NANCY ANDREWS - ANNOTATED PICTURE POST CARD TWICE SIGNED - HFSID 216486

Inscribed postcard photo, which she has initialed with an autograph note on verso Photograph inscribed and signed twice: "To Jane -/Very best,/Nancy/Andrews". B/w, 3½x5½ picture postcard.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
PAUL ANKA - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 159235

B/w picture postcard of a young Anka wearing a dweed jacket and skinny tie! Postcard Photograph signed: "Always,/Paul Anka". B/w, 3½x5½. Pop singer Paul Anka (b. 1941 in Ottawa, Canada) was a successful teenage heartthrob of the late '50s and early '60s.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
PAUL ANKA - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 1991 - HFSID 207010

Color picture postcard of Anka wearing a leather jacket and big smile! Postcard Photograph signed: "Paul Anka/'91''". Color, 3½x5½. Pop singer Paul Anka (b. 1941 in Ottawa, Canada) was a successful teenage heartthrob of the late '50s and early '60s.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
PAUL ANKA - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 2000 - HFSID 263893

Anka signs a pink card in silver ink in 2000! Signature: "Paul/Anka/2000", 5x3½ card with a printed peace sign. Pop singer Paul Anka (b. 1941 in Ottawa, Canada) was a successful teenage heartthrob of the late '50s and early '60s.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
GIUSEPPE ANSELMI - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 12/08/1905 - HFSID 154054

Tinted b/w German picture post card of a girl in a long pink dress and holding a flower, signed by operatic tenor Giuseppe Anselmi in 1905 Picture post card signed "G Anselmi/12-8-1905". Black ink notations on verso in unknown hand.

Sale Price $378.00

$420.00
CHARLIE APPLEWHITE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 294638

The American baritone is shown from the chest up in this 3½x5½ sepia picture post card. Picture Postcard signed: "Charlie/Applewhite". Sepia, 3½x5½. American baritone Charlie Applewhite (1932-2001) was called "the little man with the big voice.…"

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
YVONNE ARNAUD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 1941 - HFSID 145155

She signs a 3x5 postcard photo of herself in a fur stole. Postcard Photograph signed: "Yvonne Arnaud/1941". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3½x4¾ (one surface).

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
WILHELM BACKHAUS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 159319

The German classical pianist signs a 5½x3½ picture postcard of a pastoral scene. Picture Postcard signed: "Wilhelm Backhaus". Color, 5½x3½.

Sale Price $315.00

$350.00
GABRIEL BACQUIER - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 203171

Signed 3½x5 close-up photo Photograph signed: "Gabriel Bacquier". B/w, 3½x5¼ overall, image 3½x4¾ (one surface).

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
GABRIEL BACQUIER - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 145415

Signed 3½x5¼ postcard photo, with beard and mustache Photograph signed: "Gabriel Bacquier". B/w, 3½x5¼ overall, image 3½x4¾, one surface.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
PEARL BAILEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 965

Small 3½x5½ picture post card of the Jazz singer, wearing a gown with an extraordinary feathered hat Picture Post card signed: "Love/Pearl/Bailey." B/w, 3½x5½. Shown in as Dolly Levi in My Fair Lady.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
KATHY BAKER - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 341483

The three-time Emmy Award winning actress signs her name with "All the best" on this 3x5 printed card. Printed card signed in ink: "All the best,/Kathy Baker", 3x5, in black ink. Kathy Baker (b.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
PHIL BAKER - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 165315

He signs a card for Ask Myrus, the Wizard of Mental Telepathy Printed Card signed in ink: "Phil Baker", 4x5. Printed card for submitting questions to Myrus, The Wizard of Mental Telepathy, performing at The Patio, Palm Beach.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00