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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He has signed these autograph music and lyrics, the last four measures of his religious
cantata, The Virgin, and dated it himself (1880)
Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet/Paris 17-8-80", 1p, 10¾x3½. Inscribed
by Massenet in French: "To Miss Eugenie Hautier/souvenir with respect". Massenet has
identified the four long measures as the last measures of "Holy Friday", Third Scene of his
religious cantata The Virgin scored by Massenet for four voices, one for each long measure,
identified by Massenet as "Marie Salome", "Marie Magdalena", "Jean" and "Simon", with
words penned in his hand. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name
with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including Manon
(1884), considered by many to be his masterpiece, Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In
the 3rd Part of The Virgin, "Good Friday", Mary-Salomé, Mary-Magdeleine, John and
Simon have sought refuge in the Virgin's home. They try to comfort Christ's mother. In the
distance one can hear the threatening voices of the people and the soldiers.
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The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc.,
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam
Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11,
separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to
Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement
between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to
cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the
computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge
and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and
affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that
writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90%
basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for
re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement
of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the
music entities with whom the contract was made.
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Framed Gallery of History display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch
studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an
authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of
Lennon and Pang together
Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John Lennon's
T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to Caribou Ranch Studio,
when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2)
Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size
34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October 1973 until March 1975, JOHN
LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved and worked together. During the
Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's instigation, their young, personal assistant
became his constant companion. Deeply emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon
worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974 album Walls and Bridges, in which he
dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his lover. Old friend Elton John sang
backup on that song and played accompaniment on "Whatever Gets You thru the Night".
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Framed Gallery of History display (35x25), including Berlin's signature on a card attached
to a musical biography; and a typed letter signed by Sibelius in 1953, politely declining to
answer the question of whether Berlin is "America's greatest composer".
Typed Letter Signed: "Jean Sibelius" in English, 1 page, 6x8½. Järvenpää, 1953 June 4. To
Cyril Clemens, President, The International Mark Twain Society. In full: "Many thanks
for your latest letter with your account of my life and career. It was very well written, indeed,
with much ability and sympathy. Please accept my cordial thanks for it. The article about Irving
Berlin I have read with much interest. His works are indeed performed here very often. If he is
America's greatest composer, is of course difficult to say. America has many prominent composers by
now. It is almost impossible to say such a thing about any composer. With all my kindest regards".
Mid-horizontal fold, not at signature. Fine condition. In this letter to Cyril Clemens of the
Mark Twain Society, JEAN SIBELIUS (1865-1957) expressed the difficulty of calling any
one composer a country's "Greatest Composer".
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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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Both sign their names on this album leaf containing several bars of music drawn by Grieg
Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Edvard Grieg" 1p, 6x3½. Leipzig, 1891. Three bars
of music labeled: "Andante" at top by EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907). Grieg was a
Norwegian composer and pianist who learned how to play at the age of six and went on the
attend Leipzig Conservatory. His works include music for Ibsen's Peer Gynt (1876) as well as
many choral, orchestral, and chamber pieces. On verso is an Autograph Note signed:
"Schumann Heink" in German, New York, 1902 January. From the late 1880s to the early
1900s, the exceptional contralto voice of ERNESTINE SCHUMANN HEINK
(1861-1936) was heard frequently at concerts and festivals throughout Europe. She was
primarily known for her interpretations of Wagner and Strauss. In 1905, she took out
U.S. naturalization papers. Her German-language recording of "Silent Night" earned sales for
Victor Red Seal records unmatched by any other artist. When the U.S. entered World War I,
Schumann-Heink put herself wholeheartedly behind the American war effort, promoting
Liberty Bonds and entertaining troops, despite having a brother in command of an Austrian
warship and a son in the German navy.
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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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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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The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc.,
Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam
Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11,
separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to
Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp.
A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement
between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to
cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the
computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge
and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and
affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that
writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90%
basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for
re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement
of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the
music entities with whom the contract was made.
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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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Framed Gallery of History display (35x25), including Berlin's signature on a card attached
to a musical biography; and a typed letter signed by Sibelius in 1953, politely declining to
answer the question of whether Berlin is "America's greatest composer".
Typed Letter Signed: "Jean Sibelius" in English, 1 page, 6x8½. Järvenpää, 1953 June 4. To
Cyril Clemens, President, The International Mark Twain Society. In full: "Many thanks
for your latest letter with your account of my life and career. It was very well written, indeed,
with much ability and sympathy. Please accept my cordial thanks for it. The article about Irving
Berlin I have read with much interest. His works are indeed performed here very often. If he is
America's greatest composer, is of course difficult to say. America has many prominent composers by
now. It is almost impossible to say such a thing about any composer. With all my kindest regards".
Mid-horizontal fold, not at signature. Fine condition. In this letter to Cyril Clemens of the
Mark Twain Society, JEAN SIBELIUS (1865-1957) expressed the difficulty of calling any
one composer a country's "Greatest Composer".
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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. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The
Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their
hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and
"Dedicated to the One I Love".
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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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The Beatles guitarist penned his signature on this Union Jack guitar after a 2006
concert in Columbus, Ohio. Not played or owned by Paul McCartney.
Guitar Signed: "Paul McCartney" on the Union Jack pick guard. Squier Tele electric guitar by
Fender, cream-colored body, with a red, white and blue pick guard patterned after the British
flag. Accompanied by a black fabric, zippered carrying case with strap, and a letter of
authenticity from the man who obtained the signature in person in October 2005, after a concert
in Columbus, Ohio. Perhaps the most successful singer/composer in rock 'n roll history, Sir
Paul McCartney (b. 1942) will always be remembered as a member of the Beatles, the
band which took America by storm during its 1964 tour. The Beatles were one of many
popular British bands part of the "British Invasion"; other bands who got major exposure in the
United States include the Dave Clark Five, the Rolling Stones, and the Who. Before they
broke up in 1970, the band released some of the greatest albums of all time, including
three albums certified Diamond (at least 10x Platinum) by the RIAA: Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), The Beatles (also known as The White Album,
released in 1968), and Abbey Road (1969).
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THE PLATTERS - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 02/29/1956 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 173147Stock Certificate endorsed: "Zola Taylor" on verso (hinged to show both sides), 1p, 9¼x6½. California, 1956 February 29. Certificate No.
Sale Price $925.00
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