GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286064

GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 CO-SIGNED BY: MARIA - HFSID 286064

ALS: "G. Verdi", 1p, 4½x3½. Sant'Agate, 1889 November 18. To his close friend, Maria Massari Waldmann. In Italian, partially translated. In part: "Thank you, my dear Maria, and thanks to your kind Duke for the affectionate remembrance...Greetings to the Duke and a warm handshake...." On February 8, 1872, mezzo-soprano MARIA MASSARI WALDMANN starred as Amneris in the Milan premiere of Aida under Verdi's direction. At the time of this letter, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) spent part of the year at the Villa Verdi at St. Agata diBusseto, close to his birthplace in Le Roncole, and part in Genoa in an apartment in the Palazzo Doria. Inscription on verso of Verdi's letter, in Italian: "To my dear/friend Margherita/from/Maria Massari/Zavaglia/Ferrara, 22-1-905". There is a collection of nearly 100 letters from Verdi to Waldmann in La Biblioteca del Conservatorio "G.B. Martini" in Bologna, Italy. Lightly stained. Overall, fine condition.

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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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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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JULES MASSENET - MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 01/19/1884 - HFSID 285851

On the date of the premier of his comic opera masterpiece Manon, he penned and signed these four double bars from Act II. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet”, in /Paris/1 er presentation op: comique/samedi 19 Janvier 1884 [1st presentation opera: comic/Saturday 19 January 1884]", in black ink, 9½x2½. The composer has drawn four double bars of music, and written in French: "Prelude de l'act II (Manon) [Prelude to Act II (Manon)]". This historical musical quote was written on the first performance of his comic opera, Manon, considered his operatic masterpiece. The opera, which premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, is a staple in the repertoire of many operatic companies and has been featured on numerous recordings, beginning with the historic first recording in 1923. Jules Massenet (1842-1912), who was extremely popular in his day, wrote numerous operas, but Manon established his reputation as a composer. Lightly creased with folds, vertical fold at 1 word of writing. Slightly soiled. Irregularly cut. Overall, fine condition.

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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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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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ANTONIN DVORAK - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 03/26/1892 - HFSID 348009

A signed autograph note on a postcard giving instructions to a music publisher in London. Addressed in his hand and mailed from Prague in 1892. Both sides of the postcard can be viewed in the frame! Autograph Note Signed with two musical quotes: "A. Dvorak" in English, 5½x3¾. On verso of stamped postcard addressed by Dvorak to: "Novello & Ewer/ 1 Berners Street/London", postmarked Prague, March 24, 1892. In full: "I have no objection to it, when the two bars notes the Viola [c note] page 291. 207 are to be omitted and given to the Cello [two bars, two notes]". Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) is best known for his symphony in E minor, From the New World, composed in 1893. He is also noted for success in adapting folk music to serious romantic music. Dvorak was the Director of The National Conservatory of Music from 1892-1895. Note side is soiled, worn torn edges (all intact). Corners torn away affecting some writing and 1 musical quote. Address side is soiled and worn, edge flaws are framed over. Light stains. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 36¾x22¼.

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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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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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GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1936 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286059

GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1936 CO-SIGNED BY: IRA - HFSID 286059

Carbon Typed Document Signed: "George Gershwin" and "Ira Gershwin", 1p, 8½x13. Los Angeles, California, 1936 September 30. In part: "GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN each, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That he is one of the parties to the written agreement dated July 29, 1936, executed by and between RKO STUDIOS, INC. and GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN, under the terms and conditions of which the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin are employed by the said RKO Studios, Inc. and under the terms and conditions of which the compensation payable to the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin is paid to them jointly, without any allocation between them. That under the terms and conditions of an agreement existing between the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin all compensation received by them pursuant to the terms and conditions of said contract, has been and will be divided and allocated between them in the ratio of sixty per cent (60%) to the said George Gershwin and forty per cent (40%) to the said Ira Gershwin…That this affidavit is made and delivered to the said RKO Studios, Inc.…"

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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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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 MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285882

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285882

The Mamas and the Papas sign a document amending their agreement with Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 August 17. To the Grammy Award-winning duo in letter form from Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. Amendment to their Agreement of October 4, 1965 (updated on April 28, 1966). In part: "Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. shall have the right to assign to Wingate Music Corp., all rights acquired by it pursuant to the terms of the Agreement including, without limitation the songwriting services of any or all of you and any copyrights acquired thereunder...." Also signed: "Larry Newton" as President of Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, had already had a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966), by the time they signed this document. Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". In September 1967, just a month after signing this document, the Mamas and the Papas hired Lou Alder, who also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King, to supervise, direct and produce their recording sessions.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285879

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285879

The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their contract with Lou Adler. Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty", "Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27. To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...." The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - 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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Music | Letters

EDIE ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1965 - HFSID 309879

The actress signs a letter to Barbara Norton, then head of Public Relations at the Sheraton-Park Hotel, thanking her for pictures and saying she and Marty (her second husband) look forward to seeing her in the future. Typed letter signed: "Edie", in black ink, 1 page 5x7¼.

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$160.00
EDIE ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/17/1963 - HFSID 309898

The actress and comedian signs a letter to Barbara Norton, then head of the Public Relations department at the Sheraton-Park Hotel. Typed letter signed: "Edie Adams", in blue ink, 1 page, 5x8. Edith Adams Kovacs. June 17, 1963.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
FAYE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/16/1956 - HFSID 272335

Adams writes a fan in regards to a previous letter Autograph Letter signed: "Faye Adams", 1p, 6x9½. New York, N.Y., 1956 February 16.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
BUZZ ADLAM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/14/1957 - HFSID 67406

Letter written by composer and arranger Buzz Adlam in 1957 to "commemorate the 'missing record'". With small b/w newsprint photo affixed. Adlam composed music for The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Autograph letter signed "Buzz Adlam" in purple ink.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
RICHARD ADLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/04/1961 - HFSID 178089

Adler writes to remind his friend about a meeting with the Governor Typed Letter Signed: "Dick", 1p, 7¼x10½. New York, N.Y., 1961 May 4. On his personal letterhead to Radie [Harris]. In full: "Just a reminder that our invitation for you to meet Gov.…"

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$220.00
KAREL ALBERT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/08/1975 - HFSID 153850

The Belgian composer and music director thanks an English admirer. Typed Letter signed: "Karel Albert", 1 page, 8½x12. Antwerp, Belgium, 1975 December 8. To Nelson Taylor, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. In full: "I received well your letter of the 1st December.…"

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$200.00
SIR HUGH PERCY ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 154510

The celebrated organist and music professor pens his name on this partial fragment from a note or letter he wrote Autograph Letter Fragment signed: "Hugh P. Allen", in black ink, 4½x2¾.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
SIR HUGH PERCY ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 154511

Fragment of a letter from the celebrated organist and music professor Autograph Letter Fragment signed: “Yours [remaining one or two words of sentiment difficult to decipher]/ Hugh P. Allen", in blue ink, 4½x1¾.…"

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
NORMAN ALLIN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/09 - HFSID 298532

The English bass singer is sorry to tell a fan that he has no post card photographs of himself. Autograph Letter signed: "Norman Allin", 2 pages (front and verso), 5½x7. Newbury, Berkshire, November 9. On his personal letterhead, written to "Dear Mr.…"

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
ISABELITA ALONSO - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/03/1947 - HFSID 80325

The Spanish singer signs a letter in 1947 from her London studios. A rare signature! Typed letter signed: "Isabelita Alonso", in black ink, 1 page, 8x5. London, England, January 3, 1947. To "Dear Mr.…"

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
LUCINE AMARA - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 297179

The opera singer writes a short letter to a fan on a 4x3 card. Typed Letter signed: "Lucine Amara", 1 page, 4x3 card. No place, no date. Written to "Dear Mr. Santoro:", in full: "Since I do not know which role you prefer as a photograph, I am sending you a regular one.…"

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
BILL "WHISPERING BILL" ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/06/1966 - HFSID 222446

Bill Anderson types a letter to a fan saying when his band and he will be near the fan next. Typed Letter signed: "Bill Anderson", 1p, 7x10½. Nashville, Tennessee, 1966 January 6. On his personal letterhead to Mr. Kenneth E Crouch, Bedford, Virginia. Begins: "Dear Kenneth".

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
BILL "WHISPERING BILL" ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/03/2000 - HFSID 325065

The Grand Ole Opry star offers fan his best wishes, signs name in black ink Typed letter signed: "Bill Anderson" in black ink. 1 page, 7¼x10½. Written on personal letterhead. Hermitage, Tennessee. July 3, 2000. Addressed to Mr. James Keenan of Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
BILL "WHISPERING BILL" ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/11/1983 - HFSID 325093

The country music artist writes letter of appreciation to a fan, signs name in black ink Typed letter signed: "Bill Anderson" in black ink. 1 page, 7¼x10½. Written on personal letterhead. November 11, 1983. Hermitage, Tennessee. Addressed to Mr.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
MARIAN ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 2/15 - HFSID 24615

Anderson writes a thank you letter after a performance in Portland Autograph Letter Signed: "Marian Anderson," 1p, 7x10¼. Portland, Oregon, no year, February 15, 1 A.M. On Hotel Benson stationery. The contralto writes to unnamed recipients.

Sale Price $414.00

$460.00
MARIAN ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1955 - HFSID 172173

Marian Anderson sends a letter of appreciation Typed Letter signed: "Marian Anderson", 1p. 7x10½, personal letterhead. No place, 1955 February 3, to Mrs. Sheen. In full: "Thank you for your letter.…"

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
MARIAN ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1963 - HFSID 269079

Anderson sends a letter sending thanks and an autograph magazine cover Typed Letter Signed: "Marian Anderson", 1p, 7¼x10½. Mariana Farm, Danbury, Connecticut, 1963 February 3. To William Marc McCrary, New York.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
MARIAN ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/29/1966 - HFSID 182537

Marian Anderson sends a letter of appreciation Typed Letter Signed: "Marian Anderson", 1p, 7¼x10½ Marianna Farm, Joe's Hill Road, Danbury, Connecticut. On letterhead imprinted with her name to Mr. T. Roy Pitts, Anniston, Alabama.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
KEITH ANDES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/28/1958 - HFSID 18983

utograph Letter signed: "Keith Andes", 1p, 6¼x7. No place, 1958 November 28. On personal letterhead to "Dear Albert". In full: "Sorry about the delay in answering your very nice letter of March 23rd. I have been out of the country and have only recently returned.…"

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
NANCY ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 306969

The famed actress accepts an anniversary party invitation from John A. Willis, chief editor of Theatre World Autograph Letter signed: "Nancy", in blue ink. 5¾x7¾, 1 page. New York City, no date.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ANN-MARGRET - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/07/1983 - HFSID 251727

Ann-Margret signed this typed letter to Ken Murray of Beverly Hills, California to thank him for a picture frame: "It already holds a photo of Roger and I and is on my make-up counter where I see it every day." Accompanied by original mailing envelope.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ERNEST ANSERMET - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/15/1958 - HFSID 2627

Signed autograph letter to Hungarian-born pianist and music teacher Erno Balogh (1958), mentioning a book he plans to publish. Autograph Letter signed: "E. Ansermet", 1 page, 8¼x11½, with envelope. Geneva, 1958 August 15.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
DESI ARNAZ SR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/20/1980 - HFSID 67735

Desi Arnaz sends a typed letter to a fan of apology that he was delayed in replying. Typed Letter signed: "Desi Arnaz", 1p, 7½x9½. On personal letterhead. Del Mar, California, 1980 June 20. To William Stanhope, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
DESI ARNAZ SR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/17/1982 - HFSID 250312

Desi Arnaz sends a typed letter discussing the record album "Music Moments From I Love Lucy". Typed Letter signed: "Desi Arnaz", 1p, 7¾x9½. On personal letterhead. Del Mar, California, 1982 August 17. To Jim Weaver, N. Versailles, Pennsylvania.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
DESI ARNAZ SR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/20/1977 - HFSID 160454

Desi Arnaz sends a typed letter to fan about his signature. Type d Letter Signed: "Desi Arnaz", 1p, 7¼x10½. On his personal imprinted letterhead. No place, 1977 December 20. To Madeline Preedom, Bricktown, New Jersey. In full: "I thank you for wanting my autograph.…"

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
DESI ARNAZ SR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/20/1977 - HFSID 178812

Desi Arnaz wrote and signed this letter of thanks in 1972. He wrote it after writing a book and completing two national tours, which were all "a bit exhausting". Typed Letter Signed: "Desi Arnaz", 1p, 7¼x10½. On his personal imprinted letterhead.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
EDDY ARNOLD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/15/1970 - HFSID 180733

Eddy Arnold types a letter on personal letter head thanking a fan for his interest. Typed Letter signed: "Eddy Arnold", 1p, 7¼x5¼. On personal letterhead. No place, 1970 May 15. To John Buchanan, Markham, Ontario, Canada. In full: "Thank you for your letter.…"

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
MAX ARONOFF - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/20/1976 - HFSID 261476

TLS as director of Philadelphia's New School of Music, addressed to music teacher and author Samuel Applebaum Typed Letter signed: "Max", 8½x11. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1976 December 20. On letterhead of The New School of Music to Samuel Applebaum, Maplewood, New Jersey.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
EDMOND AUDRAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/23/1896 - HFSID 189954

The French composer and lyricist pens this letter to a friend Autograph Letter Signed: "Edmond Audran" 4½x7. Boissy-l'Aillerie, Val-d'Oise, June 23, 1896 To: "My dear friend".

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
JAN AUGUST - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/26/1948 - HFSID 225613

The pianist sends an autographed photograph. TLS: "Jan August", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1948 August 26. On his pictorial letterhead to Mr. John Alfred Blomgren, Minneapolis, Minnesota. In full: "Your very nice note of May 3 has only now come to my attention.…"

Sale Price $81.00

$90.00