THE BIG BOPPER: JILES PERRY RICHARDSON, JR. 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 crashnear 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".
TOM MARSON and FRANK SINATRA 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. 
CHARLIE PARKER The day before he began an engagement at Club Harlem (October 8, 1950), Parker signs a receipt for a $35 advance. Parker's signature is one of the rarest of all jazz signatures and highly desirable! Rare Manuscript DS: "Charlie Parker", 1 page, 4½ x 2½ lined sheet. No place, 1950 October 8.In full: "Received Thirty-Five Dollars/$3500 as advance". According to Ken Vail's book Bird's Diary, Parker opened in Club Harlem on Monday, Oct. 9 for a nine-day engagement. This advance is probably for that Club Harlem appearance.Parker (1920-1955) was one of the most innovative improvisers in jazz history. An alto saxophonist and composer known as "Bird", he was a leader in developing the bebop style and, arguably, was the greatest saxophonist of all time. In 1951, due to his drug addiction, his cabaret license was revoked in New York, and he became increasingly unreliable. In 1954, he twice attempted suicide before spending time in Bellevue. His health, shaken by a very full, if brief, life of excesses, gradually declined. He died in March 1955 at the age of 34.
J.P. RICHARDSON [THE BIG BOPPER] 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 MAMAS AND THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOT and LOU ADLER 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 BIG BOPPER: JILES PERRY RICHARDSON, JR. The Big Bopper transfers his 'Big Love' rights, displayed with an ultra-rare first press version of 'Chantilly Lace'. Document signed "J. P. Richardson", two pages, 8½ x 13¾, December 11, 1958. Agreement between Richardson and the Big Bopper Music Company for the transfer of the rights, titles, and interest to the unpublished original song 'Big Love.' Richardson will receive three cents per copy of regular piano copies or orchestration sold in the US, 50% of the licensing, 50% of the record sales in the US and Canada, and 50% earned for public performances. 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.
BUDDY HOLLY 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.
TAX DOCUMENT REVEALS THAT GEORGE GERSHWIN GOT 60% AND IRA GERSHWIN RECEIVED 40% FROM THEIR COLLABORATIONS GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN. 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 thecompensation 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 
THE CARPENTERS: KAREN and RICHARD The sister and brother singing duo sign the inside sleeve from their fourth album “A Song For You”. Record Sleeve signed: "Richard/Carpenter", "Karen Carpenter", 11½ x 10. Signed in blue ink by their images on the sleeve. The Grammy Award-winning brother and sister duo garnered six platinum and two gold albums and ten gold records after being signed by Herb Alpert of A&M Records on April 22, 1969. Their hit songs include "Close To You" (1970), "We've Only Just Begun" (1970) and "Top of the World" (1973). KAREN CARPENTER (1950-1983) died of heart failure from anorexia nervosa at the age of 32. RICHARD CARPENTER (b. 1946) released his debut solo album, Time, in 1987. Minor surface creasing. Fine condition. Album cover viewable from back of frame. Framed to an overall size of 30¼ x 28. Minor wearing at frame corners. 
JANIS "PEARL" JOPLIN 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.
BILLIE HOLIDAY 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.
RITCHIE VALENS 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. 
RITCHIE VALENS 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.
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOT The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 September 26.To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills.In full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their recording sessions.
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOT 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".
THE MAMAS AND PAPAS 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".
WINTER DANCE PARTY TOUR: BUDDY HOLLY, DION DiMUCCI and others 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.
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI 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.
FRANZ LISZT 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. 
THE BEATLES: JOHN LENNON, PAUL McCARTNEY, GEORGE HARRISON and RINGO STARR 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.
PAUL MCCARTNEY 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 2006, 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.
GEORGE GERSHWIN Gershwin signs a program for a performance only six months before his death that is titled "Special Detroit Symphony Concert". Program signed: "Good wishes/George Gershwin", 1p, 5x8. Detroit, 1937 January 20. Headed: "Special Detroit Symphony Concert".George Gershwin (1898-1937) signed this program for a concert in Detroit performed only six months before his death. The concert, featuring Gershwin on the piano and conducting, featured some of his best work, including Rhapsody in Blue. Also featured were selections from the folk opera Porgy and Bess. The Detroit concert was well-received, and Gershwin was invited to perform the next season. After the concert, Gershwin returned to Beverly Hills, where he was working on Fred Astaire's movie, A Damsel in Distress and preparing for a concert in Los Angeles on February 10th and 11th. On July 11, 1937, Gershwin died of a brain tumor, he was only 38. Stray ink marks. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 28¼ x 16¾. 
BUDDY HOLLY 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.
JULES MASSENET 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.
THE GRATEFUL DEAD: JERRY GARCIA 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.Music | Programs
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DAVID ABEL - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: SIDNEY STAFFORD - HFSID 200711DAVID ABEL, CO-SIGNED BY: SIDNEY STAFFORD Signed 1959-1960 program for a Community Concert Association concert by Abel and Stafford Program signed "David Abel" and "Sidney Stafford", both in blue ink. B/w, 4 pages, 6x9¼, 1 sheet folded, front and verso.Sale Price $108.00
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MAURICE ABRAVANEL - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 328057MAURICE ABRAVANEL The conductor signs a program for Israel in Egypt. Extremely rare! Inscribed Program signed: "To Max Lovenherz,/wishing you happy listening!/Maurice Abravanel" in blue ink, 11 pages, 8½x11. Program for Israel in Egypt.
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PIERRETTE ALARIE - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: GERARD CARON - HFSID 200710PIERRETTE ALARIE and GERARD CARON The soprano singer and her accompaniment for this performance signed a copy of the program Program Signed: “Pierrette Alarie” and “Gerard Caron”. 6¼x9½. Four pages.
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ANNA MARIA ALBERGHETTI - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 254272ANNA MARIE ALBERGHETTI The Italian actress and singer signs a program for her guest starring appearance as Marietta D'altena in a Phoenix production of Naughty Marietta. Program signed: "Anna Maria/Alberghetti" on front cover, 4p, 6¼x9¼. Program for Naughty Marietta at the Phoenix Star Theater.
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RUDOLF ALBERTH - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: HALINA SIEDZIENIEWSWA - HFSID 112549RUDOLF ALBERTH and HALINA SIEDZIENIEWSKA The orchestra conductor and accompanying star musician both signed this program in blue ink Program Signed: “Rudolf C. Alberth” and “Halina Siedzieniewska”. 8¾x6¾. Biographical information for the two signers included on the program.
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LUCINE AMARA - PROGRAM SIGNED 06/22/1970 CO-SIGNED BY: RUZA BALDANI - HFSID 67639LUCINE AMARA, CO-SIGNED BY: RUZA BALDANI Program for the June 22, 1970 performance of Aida, signed by Amara, who had the title role, and Baldani, who played Amneris. Program signed "Lucine Amara" in black ink and "Ruza Baldani" in blue ink on cast page. Color and b/w, 48 pages, 8x11.
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MARIAN ANDERSON - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 177858MARIAN ANDERSON. Program signed: "Marian Anderson", 24p, 9x12. Entitled: "Sol Hurok, presents Marian Anderson". Nicolas Publishing Co., Inc., New York City. Souvenir program of a concert tour, containing features songs, a biography and many b/w photos of the singer.
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MARIAN ANDERSON - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1956 - HFSID 144902MARIAN ANDERSON Marian Anderson signs program from her concert at Purdue Hall of Music Program signed: "Marian Anderson", 4p, 6x9. "S. Hurok/presents/Marian Anderson/Contralto/Franz Rupp at the Piano/A Purdue University Convocation/Saturday, March 17, 1956/8 p.m./Purdue Hall of Music".
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PAUL ANKA - PROGRAM SIGNED 1996 - HFSID 221996PAUL ANKA Anka signs color souvenir program in 1996! Program signed: "Paul Anka/96". 20p, 11x14. Souvenir booklet containing photographs and a profile of Anka, ©1983, Paul Anka Productions. Pop singer Paul Anka (b. 1941 in Ottawa, Canada) was a successful teenage heartthrob of the late '50s and early '60s.
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ANNIE GET YOUR GUN PLAY CAST - INSCRIBED PROGRAM COVER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: DAVE ROWLAND, HELEN CORNELIUS - HFSID 200716"ANNIE GET YOUR GUN" THEATRE CAST: HELEN CORNELIUS and DAVE ROWLAND Program Cover Inscribed and Signed: "To Lonnie/Love/Helen Cornelius" and To Lonnie,/Love/Dave Rowland". 4p. 5¼x8½ program cover to Van Wezel presents Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun".
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KARAN ARMSTRONG - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1981 - HFSID 161365KARAN ARMSTRONG Karan Armstrong inscribes a program for Alban Berg's opera, Lulu, at the Royal Opera House. Program inscribed and signed: "Joseph/Best Regards/Karan Armstrong" on back cover, 4p, 6x8½. Covent Garden, London, circa February 1981. Program for Alban Berg's opera, Lulu, at the Royal Opera House.
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LOUIS "SATCHMO" ARMSTRONG - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1956 CO-SIGNED BY: VELMA MIDDLETON - HFSID 143394LOUIS Armstrong and VELMA MIDDLETON Program from Louis Armstrong's British Tour in 1956 Program signed: "Louis Armstrong" and "Velma Middleton", 20p, 8½x10½.
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YVONNE ARNAUD - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1951 - HFSID 153762YVONNE ARNAUD She signs the cast page of a play in which she starred. Program signed: "Yvonne Arnaud", 8 pages, 5x7¼. Complete program of the Jean Anouilh play, Colombe, which opened at the New Theatre, St. Martin's Lane (London) on December 13, 1951. Signed on cast page, which is also dated (unknown hand) "13-12-51.
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CLAUDIO ARRAU - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED 05/29/1948 - HFSID 165550CLAUDIO ARRAU Inscribed signature below his picture on a Spanish-language program, dated by him in 1948. Program inscribed and signed (in Spanish): "a Guerico Zanfaguiry un recuerdo/Claudio Arrau/29-V-48", 8 pages, 4½x6. Program of a concert of works by Mozart and Liszt, given in Rosario, Argentina on May 29, 1948.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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CLAUDIO ARRAU - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1954 - HFSID 29663CLAUDIO ARRAU He signed the front cover of the program for a piano recital by him in 1954. Program signed: "Claudio Arrau", 4 pages, 5½x8¼. Spanish-language program for his piano recital of August 18, 1945. Printed biography and photo reproduction inside. Signed on front cover.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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VLADIMIR DAVIDOVICH ASHKENAZY - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1989 - HFSID 172224VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY Renowned Russian pianist signs 1989 program from the San Francisco Symphony, of which he was a featured performer Program signed: "V. Ashkenazy" in black ink. 54 pages, 5½x9 program for the San Francisco Symphony, of which Ashkenazy was the featured pianist for May 1989. Vladimir Ashkenazy (b.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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WILHELM BACKHAUS - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1927 - HFSID 148370WILHELM BACKHAUS. Printed Program inscribed and signed: "To Miss Joyce Ambler/Wilhelm Backhaus", 20p, 5½x8¾. Bradford, Yorkshire, England, 1927 October 28. "Bradford/Subscription/Concerts/Sixty-Third Season, 1927-28/First Concert/Friday Evening, October 28th, 1927./at 7-30 p.m./Programme: sixpence".
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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DAME JANET BAKER - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1982 - HFSID 156134JANET BAKER. Program Page signed: "Janet/Baker", 7¼x9¾. Taken from a concert of the Philharmonia Orchestra, Ricardo Muti conducting, a performance of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius at Royal Festival Hall, London, 1982 December 5.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ROSE BAMPTON - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1971 - HFSID 85690ROSE BAMPTON The American soprano signs the program for Werther, a new production at the Metropolitan Opera that opened on February 19, 1971, twenty-one years after she retired from the company. Program signed: "Rose Bampton" on inside page featuring Werther, an opera in four acts by Jules Massenet, 56p, 8x11.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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FEDORA BARBIERI - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1967 - HFSID 67641FEDORA BARBIERI She signs the cast page of a Metropolitan Opera program featuring her in the role of Mistress Quickly in Verdi's Falstaff. Program signed: "Fedora Barbieri", 76 pages, 8½x11. Program of the Metropolitan Opera for the 1967-1968 season, signed on the cast page of a performance of November 10, 1967.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED CIRCA 1944 - HFSID 146518Program cover from a 1944 performance of the Hallé Orchestra in Birmingham, England, signed by conductor John Barbirolli in green ink. Barbirolli directed the Hallé Orchestra from 1943 to 1968. With a small b/w printed photo of Barbirolli affixed.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1943 - HFSID 172073SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI Program for a 1943 performance of the Hallé Orchestra in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, signed by conductor Sir John Barbirolli Program signed: "John Barbirolli", on cover, 4p, 4x8. Concert of the Hallé Orchestra, City Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1943 September 2.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: LAURANCE TURNER, PHILIP HECHT - HFSID 148371THE HALLÉ ORCHESTRA: SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI, LAURANCE TURNER and PHILIP HECHT 1945 program for the Hallé Orchestra signed by longtime conductor Sir John Barbirolli and by first and second violins Turner and Hecht Program Signed:
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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ETHEL BARTLETT - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: RAE ROBERTSON - HFSID 140186ETHEL BARTLETT and RAE ROBERTSON Their pencil signatures on the final page of the program for a dual piano concert. Program signed in pencil: "Ethel Bartlett", "Rae Robertson", 4 pages, 6¼x9½.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JANE BAXTER - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: VIC (VICTOR) OLIVER, KATHLEEN HARRISON, DAME EDITH EVANS - HFSID 226111Program for the 1950 Theatre and Film Festival to benefit the Actors' Orphanage Fund, signed by British actors Jane Baxter, Edith Evans, Kathlessn Harrison and Victor Oliver with five other unidentified signatures
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JANE BAXTER - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 153772JANE BAXTER A program for The Holly and the Ivy signed by the British actress Program signed: "Jane Baxter" on cast page (page 4), 8p, 5x7¼. London, no date. Program for The Holly and the Ivy at the Duchess Theatre. The three-act play also starred British actor Herbert Lomas (1887-1961), who appeared in a number of films from 1931-1953.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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STEUART BEDFORD - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED 1979 CO-SIGNED BY: TERENCE SHARP, ALBERTO REMEDIOS, MILLA ANDREW, ELIZABETH BAINBRIDGE, DENNIS WICKS, VICTOR de NARKÉ - HFSID 112482STEUART BEDFORD, CO-SIGNED BY: MILLA ANDREW, ELIZABETH BAINBRIDGE, VICTOR DE NARKÉ, ALBERTO REMEDIOS, TERENCE SHARP and DENNIS WICKS Program for a 1979 production of Benjamin Britten's opera Peter Grimes at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Argentina, signed by conductor Steuart Bedford and much of the cast.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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TONY BENNETT - PROGRAM SIGNED 1953 - HFSID 285568TONY BENNETT Souvenir program for Atlantic City's Steel Pier, signed on the front cover Program signed: "Tony Bennett", 8½x11, 18 pages. Schedule of daily events for the Atlantic City amusement pier, September 27- October 4, 1953, signed on the front cover.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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CARLO BERGONZI - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 67619CARLO BERGONZI Carlo Bergonzi signs a program from the Metropolitan Opera House for the Lincoln Center in 1970. Program signed: "Carlo Bergonzi", 52p, 8x11. Signed on the cast page. Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, 1970 March 10. Of Vincenzo Bellini Norma with Bergonzi as Pollione.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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IRVING BERLIN - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 254189IRVING BERLIN. Program signed: "I Berlin", 1p, 8x101/4, front and verso. Captioned: "THE UNITED STATES ARMY/presents/IRVING BERLIN'S/ALL-SOLDIER-SHOW/'THIS IS THE ARMY'". Signed in upper right margin.
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
