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.
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. 
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.
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".
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.
WOODY GUTHRIE Folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie wrote this manuscript for a proposed series of albums with Asch Record Company, only one of which, Struggle: Documentary #1, was ever released. This rare document, signed with Guthrie's rank in the U. S. Army and his service number, chronicles a confrontation with a racist soldier and gives insight into this reluctant soldier's time in the Armed Forces during World War II! Autograph manuscript signed "Pvt. Woody W. Guthrie, #42234634." 2 pages, 7x10½, 1 sheet, front and verso, two columns. Written at "Scott Field", Aug. 12, 1945. Titled: "American Document/art number one". In part: "I met a soldier out on a rifle range down in Texas that was telling a gang of men, 'There's good and bad in every church and every race. They just got to be put in their place and made to stay in it. I say give every color his part of town and make him stay in it. My home town had a fight or a killing just about every few days. I'm as good a trade union man as the next one, but 
GEORGE GERSHWIN 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.
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.
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.
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".
JEAN SIBELIUS and IRVING BERLIN 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".
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.
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.
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. 
VERDI WRITES TO MARIA WALDMANN WHO APPEARED IN HIS FIRST PRODUCTION OF AIDA IN MILAN GIUSEPPE VERDI. 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.
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. 
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.
BUDDY HOLLY Notebook page with his handwritten answers to a high school English quiz, signed by him at the top with the original spelling of his name ("Holley") Autograph Manuscript signed: "Buddy Holley" at upper margin, 1 page, 8x10½ lined sheet. Holly's answers to a ten-question test, likely for an English class as the answers refer to types of sentences. He answered seven questions correctly. 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. Buddy, Bob and a friend, Jerry Allison, began performing at school functions, and by September of 1953, Buddy had a regular show on Lubbock radio station KDAV.
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.
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.
ANTONIN DVORAK 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) isbest 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.
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".
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. 
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.
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.Music | Quotations
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EMMA ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 27853EMMA ABBOTT Signed Autograph Quotation from Paul and Virginia, an opera performed by her company Autograph Quotation signed: "Emma Abbott", 4¼3½ In full: "By the air that I breathe/and bySale Price $306.00
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EDIE ADAMS - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 265289EDIE ADAMS Edie Adams signs a 15x10¾ calligraphic quote of hers in black ink. Quotation signed: Edie Adams", 1p, 15x10¾. Calligraphic art (unknown hand) of a quote from Adams: "Merriman came up to me and asked if I would like to meet the President for a private drink after dinner. 'He'd really like to see you; there won't be anyone else there.
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EDIE ADAMS - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 180395EDIE ADAMS Edie Adams signs a typed quotation in black ink. Typed Quotation signed: Edie Adams", 6x4 card. Typed above signature: "'Hey big spender, spend a little dime on me.'/Edie Adams/Muriel Cigars Commercial".
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RICHARD ADLER - MANUSCRIPT MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 181989RICHARD ADLER From Pajama Game - Adler signs Musical Quote! Manuscript Musical Quotation signed: "Richard Adler", 1p, 5x3 card. Three bars of music from "Hey There", words & music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross from the Broadway musical Pajama Game, winner of the 1955 Tony Award for Best Musical.
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 201048TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI The Japanese-American jazz pianist signs an autograph musical note for the song, "Lazy Day". Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Toshiko Akiyoshi", 8¼x3. On printed staves, Akiyoshi has penned bars of music which she has titled: "Lazy Day".
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 225635TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI The Japanese-American jazz pianist signs an autograph musical note for the song, "Tales of a Coutesan". Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Toshiko Akiyoshi", 8¼x3. On printed staves, Akiyoshi has penned nine bars of music which she has titled: "Tales of A Courtesan".
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RICHARD ALDRICH - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 288253RICHARD ALDRICH Two measures of music and lyrics from Wagner's opera Siegfried Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "(Fafner)/Siegfried, Act II/Richard Aldrich", 5x3. He has handwritten to measures of music and lyrics. Richard Aldrich (1863-1937) was music critic for the New York Times (1902-1923).
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PETE ALLMAN - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 89413PETE ALLMAN The Vegas headliner pens a quotation about love. Autograph Quotation signed: "Peter", 1 page, 5½x5¾. Signed on the verso of a Keno card. In full: "LOVE Is a wonderful idea. Yet it must not be smothered. It must be free Like the wind. And so shall it be.
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LAURINDO ALMEIDA - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 18393LAURINDO ALMEIDA The Brazilian guitarist, ten times a Grammy winner, signs musical quotations from two of his film scores. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Laurindo Almeida", 1p, 10¼x7¼. He has handwritten passages from two of his film scores, Goodbye My Lady (1956) and Maracaibo (1958).
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MORGAN AMES - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 01/23/1993 - HFSID 200740MORGAN AMES Her signed and dated (1993) Autograph musical quotation: the theme song from Baretta (co-written by her) Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Morgan Ames/1/23/93".
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MARIO ANCONA - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 02/26/1914 - HFSID 33291MARIO ANCONA Autograph Quotation signed in Boston in February 1914: "Critic is easy to do, but singing well is rather difficult." Autograph Quotation signed: "Critic is easy to do/but singing well is rather/difficult/Mario Ancona/Boston 26/2/1914", 3x1½ card.
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LUIGI ARDITI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 168494LUIGI ARDITI Signed Autograph Musical Quotation on a printed New Year's card, dated the year he died (1903) Autograph Musical Quotation Signed: "Fe-li-ci-ta! …. L.A." 5½x4¼ card. 14 Gwydyr Mansion, Hove, Sussex (England), New Year, 1903.
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DOMINICK ARGENTO - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 18401DOMINICK ARGENTO Dominick Argento inscribes two bars of music on an index card Inscribed autograph musical quotation signed: "for Merv Slotnick/all best wishes/Dominick Argento", 5x3 index card.
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HARRY ARMSTRONG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 09/03/1938 - HFSID 18403HARRY ARMSTRONG. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Composed by/Harry Armstrong/N.Y. City Sept 3rd 1938", 1p, 4½x6. The words: "Sweet Ad-el-ine" and two bars of music penned by Armstrong.
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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HARRY ARMSTRONG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 10/23/1939 - HFSID 255464Special PriceHARRY ARMSTRONG Harry Armstrong pens eight words and 11 musical notes of his most famous composition. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Harry Armstrong Composer", 1p, 8¾x3¾. New York City, 1939 October 23.
Sale Price $500.00
$700.00
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RUDOLPH ARONSON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 03/09/1883 - HFSID 274582RUDOLPH ARONSON The famous composer pens his signature and a musical quotation on this 4¼x2 piece of paper, in iron gall ink Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Rudolph Aronson/N.Y. March 9-83", 4¼x2 slip.
Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
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DALTON BAKER - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 296050DALTON BAKER Handwritten music quotation, with lyrics, given at the Worcester Festival in 1905 Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "'The Apostles' Elgar/[2 measures of music]/Re-joice and be ex-ceeding glad/Dalton Baker/Worcester Festival 1905", 3¼x3½.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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HENRY CLAY BARNABEE - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 06/22/1903 - HFSID 132032HENRY CLAY BARNABEE The actor pens a quote regarding his character in Robin Hood, writing "The merry Sheriff of Nottingam, He never stops to argue" Autograph quotation signed: " "The merry Sheriff of
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JAMES BARTON - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 19120JAMES BARTON Signed autograph quotation: "Had a day of hunting and shot one golf." Autograph Quotation signed: James E. Barton/Had a day of hunting and/shot one golf." 8½x6½. The entertainment career of James Barton (1890-1962) extended from minstrel shows in his youth to TV series of the early 1960s.
Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
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BILLY BASKETTE - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 10/06/1942 - HFSID 323318BILLY BASKETTE Dated in 1942, the American composer signs an autograph musical quotation of his song "Dream Train". Extremely rare! Inscribed autograph musical quotation signed: "To Lionel A. Aucion-- from Billy Baskette 10.6.42." in brown ink, 9x3½. Excerpt from his song, "Dream Train" (1928).
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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LINA BASQUETTE - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 207768LINA BASQUETTE She signs this typed quote referencing her meeting with Hitler Typed Quotation signed: "Lina Basquette" 6x4 card. In full: "'Maybe if I hadn't been so fastidious, I might have changed history. But, oh, that body odor of his.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LESLIE BASSETT - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 181990LESLIE BASSETT The classical composer pens a brief quotation from his bicentennial work, "Echoes of an Invisible World". Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "[music quotation] 'Echoes …'/ Leslie Bassett", 5x3 card.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HUBERT BATH - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 293935HUBERT BATH Length handwritten musical quotation from his Cornish Rhapsody of 1944, composed just a year before his death Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Yours/very sincerely/Hubert Bath", 3½x4¼ card. Seven bars of music notation titled by him, "Cornish Rhapsody/1944".
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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PHIL BAXTER - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 03/23/1943 - HFSID 322999PHIL BAXTER Bandleader and composer writes excerpt from his song "Piccolo Pete", signs name in black ink Inscribed autograph musical quotation signed: "To Lionel Aucoin/ From - Phil Baxter" in black ink. 9x3¾. March 23, 1943. Musical and lyrical except from Baxter's composition Piccolo Pete.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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WALLACE BEERY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 591WALLACE BEERY Wallace Beery handwrote and signed this three-line quotation about the 1931 movie Hell Divers in blue ink Autograph quotation signed "Hell Divers may be good/Hell Divers may not be good/Who the hell cares if it is good/Wallace Beery" in blue ink. With pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. 8x 4½ paper mounted to cardstock.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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JACK BEESON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 04/29/1985 - HFSID 201042JACK BEESON Composer Beeson signs musical quote from Dr. Heidegger's Fountain of Youth in 1985 Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Jack Beeson NYC/August 29, '85". 5x3 index card, Beeson has written 2 bars from Dr. Heidegger's Fountain of Youth.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JACK BEESON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 08/02/1985 - HFSID 201040JACK BEESON Composer Beeson signs musical quote from Lizzie Borden in 1985 Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Jack Beeson/August 2, '85". 5x3 index card, Beeson has written 2 bars from Lizzie Borden.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JACK BEESON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 08/18/1974 - HFSID 312328JACK BEESON The composer writes and signs a musical quote from his 1965 play Lizzie Borden Autograph musical quotation signed: "Jack Beeson/August 18, 1974/[illegible]/N.Y.", in blue ink, 8½x7.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JACK BEESON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 09/06/1988 - HFSID 201528JACK BEESON Autograph Musical Quotation from his opera Lizzie Borden, signed by him in 1988, with an autograph note initialed by him attached on verso. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "From the
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JACK BEESON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 11/06/1984 - HFSID 201044JACK BEESON Composer Beeson signs musical quote from Indiana Homecoming in 1984 Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Jack Beeson New York City/November 6, '84 ". 5x3 index card, Beeson has written several bars from Indiana Homecoming.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
