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. Perhaps some day you will permit me to come down to the New York offices and listen to the new development. read more...
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LUIGI ALVA The famed tenor endorses a $590.89 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, in blue ink Paycheck endorsed: "Luigi Alva" in blue ink. 6x3½. New York, N.Y. January 4, 1965. read more...Sale Price $198.00
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LUIGI ALVA The famed tenor endorses a $1,507.50 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, in black ink Paycheck Endorsed: "Luigi Alva" in black ink. 6x3½. New York, N.Y. January 27, 1965. read more...Sale Price $198.00
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LUIGI ALVA The famed tenor endorses a $699.70 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, in blue ink Paycheck endorsed: "Luigi Alva" in blue ink. 7x3¾. New York, New York. May 11, 1964. Check No. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LUCINE AMARA and MAX RUDOLF She endorses a $204.60 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, signed by conductor Rudolf Check signed "Max Rudolf", endorsed: "Lucine Amara", 7x3½. New York, New York, 1954 March 3. Check No. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LUCINE AMARA She endorses a $685.17 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check endorsed: "Lucine Amara", 8x3½. New York, New York, 1969 June 23. Check No. 100559, on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., at The Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to Amara for $685.17. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LUCINE AMARA and MAX RUDOLF She endorses a $292.60 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, signed by Rudolf Check signed "Max Rudolf", endorsed: "Lucine Amara", 7x3½. New York, New York, 1954 December 10. Check drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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CESARE BARDELLI He endorses a $300 paycheck from the Metropolitan Opera Association Paycheck endorsed: "Cesare Bardelli", 7½x3¾. New York, N. Y. 1966 March 16. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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INGRID BJONER She endorses a $2,250 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association. Check endorsed: "Ingrid Bjoner", 6x3½. There is a second (illegible) endorsement. New York, N.Y., 1962 December 14. Check #11867, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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LUCREZIA BORI She signs this check to pay Farran Zerbe for one cent! Check Signed: "Lucrezia Bori," 6¼x3¾. New York, 1933 May 12. Drawn on The National City Bank of New York, payable to "Farran Zerbe" for one cent. Never cashed. read more...Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses a $6,622.50 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 6x3½. New York, New York, 1964 May 26. Check No. 19993, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at the Bank of New York, payable to Colzani for $6,622. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses a $100 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 7½x3¾. New York, N.Y., 1964 May 25. Check #54326, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at the Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to Anselmo Colzani for $100. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses a $7,540.71 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 6x3½. New York, New York, 1965 May 28. Check No. 25550, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at The Bank of New York, payable to Colzani for $7,540. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses an $856.50 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 7½x3¾. New York, N.Y., 1965 December 9. Check #42597, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at the Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to Anselmo Colzani for $856. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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NADINE CONNER She endorses a $75 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association. Tour Account check #19! Check Endorsed: "Nadine Conner", 8½x3½. New York, N.Y., 1942 March 20. read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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RICHARD CROOKS The American Tenor endorses this check for $1,500 Check endorsed: "For deposit/Richard Crooks", 8¼x3. White Plains, New York, 1941 October 31. Check No. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LISA DELLA CASA Metropolitan Opera payroll check for $32.00 Paycheck Endorsed: "Lisa Della Casa", 7¼x3¾. New York, N.Y., 1964 April 24. Check #50874, drawn on the payroll account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at the Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to L. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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GEORGE GERSHWIN George Gershwin signs a check to pay Paul Muller $50.00. Partly Printed Check signed: "George Gershwin", 6½x2¾. New York, 1934 February 12. Drawn on his account at The National City Bank of New York, payable to Paul Muller for $50. read more...Sale Price $2,380.00
$2,800.00
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GEORGE GERSHWIN & HIS PARENTS SIGN AND ENDORSE A CHECK! GEORGE GERSHWIN. Partly Printed Check signed: "George Gershwin", 6½x2½. New York, 1932 March 14. Drawn on his personal account at The National City Bank of New York made payable to his mother, Rose Gershwin, for $108.75. read more...Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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EDWARD JOHNSON. Check endorsed: "Edward/Johnson", 8½x3. New York City, 1930 October 29. Check No. 14955, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Music Bureau at the Harriman National Bank and Trust Company of the City of New York, payable to Johnwon for $154.14. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LILY PONS The soprano endorses a paycheck for $1,000.00 from the Metropolitan Musical Bureau, Inc. Paycheck endorsed: "Lily Pons", in black ink, on verso, 8¼x3. New York, New York, 1931 March 26. read more...Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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SIGMUND ROMBERG Sigmund Romberg signs a check for $100.00 to pay Schultz Electric Company. Partly Printed Check signed: "S. Romberg", 8¼x3¼. New York, 1919 November 29. Drawn on the Wilner-Romberg Corp. read more...Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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SIGMUND ROMBERG, MAX R. WILNER and ALBERT EDWARD ANSON Romberg and his partner, producer Max R. Wilner, sign a $186 check to English actor A. E. Anson, who endorses it. Check signed: "S Romberg", "Max R. Wilner", 8½x3¼. New York, N. Y., 1919 December 13. read more...Sale Price $722.50
$850.00
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SIGMUND ROMBERG Sigmund Romberg signs and endorses a check for $15.00. Partly Printed Check signed and endorsed: "S. Romberg" and on verso "S. Romberg", 8¼x3¼. New York, 1919 September 27. Drawn on the Wilner-Romberg Corp. read more...Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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NED ROMERO The I Will Fight No More Forever actor endorses check for $400.00 in blue ink Check endorsed: "For deposit/ only/ Ned Romero" in blue ink. 8½x3½ check from the Los Angeles AFTRA Federal Credit Union dated August 28, 1969 in Hollywood, California for $400.00. American actor and opera singer Ned Romero (b. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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GIULIETTA FRUGONI SIMIONATO She endorses a $4,371.00 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Giulietta Simionato", 6x3½. New York, New York, 1962 November 30. Check No. 11619, drawn on Metorolitan Opera Association Inc. read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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CLIFTON WEBB Webb sends this check for £17 to Hawes and Curtis the British clothing brand! Check signed: "Clifton Webb", 7x3¼. London, England. May 20, 1922. Check no. 737, for £17, made out to Havens and Curtis. Lloyds Bank Limited. 39, Old Bonds Street, W.1. read more...Sale Price $306.00
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