LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN A: Geena Davis (1956- ) American actress, Academy Award winner. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Davis in a half-length pose in costume as Dottie Hinson, holding a baseball bat in her hands, from the sports comedy drama film A League of Their Own (1992). Signed by Davis in bold black ink with her name alone to a light area of the image; Tom Hanks (1956- ) American actor, Academy Award winner. Signed 10 x 8 photograph of Hanks standing in a half-length profile pose in costume as Jimmy Dugan, opposite Bitty Schram, in costume as Evelyn Gardner, in a scene from A League of Their Own. Signed by Hanks in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area of the image; Penny Marshall (1943-2018) American actress and film director. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Marshall in a close-up head and shoulders pose on the set of her film A League of Their Own. Signed in bold black ink with her name alone to a clear area at the base of the image. VG to EX, 3
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FUGITIVE THE: Harrison Ford (1942- ) American actor. Signed 10 x 8 photograph of Ford in a head and shoulders pose in costume as surgeon Dr. Richard Kimble in a scene from the action thriller film The Fugitive (1993). Signed by Ford in black ink with his name alone to a clear area at the base of the image; Andrew Davis (1946- ) American film director. Signed and inscribed 10 x 8 photograph, the Warner Bros. publicity portrait issued for The Fugitive depicting Davis in a half-length pose. Signed by the director in black ink to a light area of the background. One very slight, extremely minor surface crease, VG to EX, 2
SERIAL MOM: John Waters (1946- ) American film director. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Waters standing in a three-quarter length pose, with a camera and crew in the background, on the set of his black comedy crime film Serial Mom (1994). Signed in bold blue ink to the right white border, '30 years!! John Waters'; Kathleen Turner (1954- ) American actress. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Turner in a head and shoulders pose in costume as Beverly Sutphin, gripping a pair of scissors in her hands, from Serial Mom. Signed by Turner in bold blue ink to a light area of the image. VG to EX, 2
PULP FICTION: Quentin Tarantino (1963- ) American film director, Academy Award winner. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, the composite publicity still featuring an image of Tarantino alongside a camera on the set of his crime film Pulp Fiction (1994) and another image of John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson acting in a scene from the movie. Signed by Tarantino in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area; John Travolta (1954- ) American actor. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, the composite publicity still featuring an image of the actor in costume as Vincent Vega seated opposite Uma Thurman, in costume as Mia Wallace, and another image of Thurman alone, both scenes from Pulp Fiction. Signed by Travolta in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image, with a very minor smudge at the conclusion of his signature; Bruce Willis (1955- ) American actor. Signed 8 x 10 photograph, the composite publicity still featuring two different images of Willis in costume as Butch Coolidge in scenes from Pulp Fiction. Signed by Willis in blue ink to a light area of the image. VG to EX, 3
HURRICANE THE: Denzel Washington (1954- ) American actor, Academy Award winner. Signed 10 x 8 photograph, the composite publicity still featuring three different images of Washington in costume from his Best Actor Oscar nominated performance as middleweight boxer Rubin 'The Hurricane' Carter in scenes from the biographical sports drama film The Hurricane (1999). Signed by Washington in black ink to a light area at the centre of the image; Norman Jewison (1926- ) Canadian film director. Signed 10 x 8 photograph, the composite publicity still featuring four images, three of which depict Jewison in various poses during the making of The Hurricane. Signed in black ink to a light area of one of the images. Some corner creasing, about VG, 2
PORTER COLE: (1891-1964) American composer and songwriter. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 5 x 7 photograph of Porter in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Hal Phyfe. Signed by Porter in fountain pen ink to a light area of the background, 'For Robert Wilson, with best wishes from Cole Porter'. Some very light silvering and minimal age wear, otherwise about VG
REINHARDT DJANGO: (1910-1953) Romani-French jazz guitarist and composer, one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe. An extremely rare vintage signed and inscribed sepia 6.5 x 8.5 photograph of Reinhardt in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Studio Harcourt and issued by Swing as a promotional portrait. Signed ('D. Reinhardt') by Reinhardt in fountain pen ink with his name alone to the image, across a slightly darker area although still fairly legible. Autographs of Reinhardt are extremely rare in any form as both a result of his lack of formal education and his untimely death at the age of 43. A few light, minor stains to the image (one just affecting the conclusion of the signature) and with a few pinholes to the corners, G
HOOKER JOHN LEE: (1912-2001) American blues singer and guitarist. D.S., John Lee Hooker, one page, small oblong 8vo, n.p., 29th November 1962. The partially printed document, completed in an unidentified hand, is a Cashier's Voucher provided to Hooker for the sum of $10 as an advance on his artist's royalty 'for petty cash expenses'. Signed by Hooker in red ink at the foot of the document, acknowledging receipt of the funds. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
TURNER BIG JOE: (1911-1985) American blues and rock 'n' roll singer, remembered for his recordings during the 1950s, in particular of Shake, Rattle and Roll. Signed and inscribed 4 x 5 photograph of Turner in a close-up smiling head and shoulders pose. Signed by Turner in bold black ink to the image. A couple of very minor, extremely light corner creases, VG
HOLLY BUDDY: (1936-1959) American singer, a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock 'n' roll. An excellent vintage signed postcard photograph by Buddy Holly and the Crickets individually, the image depicting the three musicians posing together in a row. Signed by both Holly and drummer Jerry Allison (1939-2022) in bold black inks with their names alone to light areas of the image, and signed by bass player Joe Mauldin (1940-2015) in blue ink with his name alone to the lower white border. The verso features a printed discography including That'll Be the Day and Peggy Sue and is also annotated in the hand of Holly's mother, Ella Holley, in black ink to the upper edge, 'An old photo - Thought you might like to have Buddy's autograph'. Autographs of Holly are desirable and rare as a result of his tragically early death at the age of 22 in an aeroplane crash. One very slight, extremely minor crease to the upper left corner, otherwise about EXProvenance: The lot is accompanied by a typed letter signed by Georges Collange, founder of the Buddy Holly Memorial Society in France (1965) dated 12th April 2023 and stating, in part, '….with the help of Norman Petty….I quickly got in touch with Buddy Holly's family, and particularly with Buddy's mother Ella Holley. In the numerous epistolary exchanges which followed Mrs. Holley sent me a photo signed by her son's (sic) as well as by Jerry Allison and Joe B Mauldin…..' Also included are several copies of letters to Collange from Petty and Ella Holley, in one stating 'The small pic was made in the Nashville, Tennessee (RCA Victor) recording studios. We were there for the Skeeter Davis recording session - She made an album of Buddy's songs….'
NELSON RICKY: (1940-1985) American musician and actor. A scarce signed and inscribed 10 x 8 photograph, the promotional MCA image depicting Nelson in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue ink to a light area at the base of the image, 'To Allan, Thanks, Rick'. Autographs of Nelson are scarce as a result of his tragic death in an airplane crash at the age of 45. Some creasing to the upper white border, otherwise about VG
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PRESLEY ELVIS: (1935-1977) American rock 'n' roll singer. Vintage blue ink signature ('Best allways [sic] Elvis Presley') and date, March 1960, in his hand, to the clear verso of a colour 'singing' postcard (approx. 6 x 8”, 15 x 21 cm), the composite images featuring various buildings in Frankfurt and incorporating a 45-rpm recording of Pampas by Pache. One small hole to the centre (as issued) and some very light, minimal age wear, VGPresley's signature dates from the final year of his military service with the United States Army in West Germany, attaining the rank of Sergeant in February 1960.
BEATLES THE: Vintage signed postcard photograph by all four members of the English rock band the Beatles individually, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the early Parlophone Records promotional publicity image depicting the Fab Four standing in full-length poses with their guitars and drum kit arranged in the foreground. Signed in blue inks with their names alone to the plain verso. Some overall creasing, most noticeable to the upper edge of the recto (and affecting the image) and with light overall age wear, the signatures largely unaffected. About G
McCARTNEY PAUL: (1942- ) British musician, a member of The Beatles. Bold black ink signature and inscription, 'To Monica, best wishes, Paul McCartney', on a triangular pale yellow card (being half of the verso of an unused immigration card). Annotated by a collector in blue ink at the head, close to, but not touching McCartney's signature. Some light surface creasing, only slightly affecting the signature, G
WYMAN BILL: (1936- ) English musician, bassist with the Rolling Stones from 1962-93. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Wyman standing in a three-quarter length pose as he performs with his guitar. Signed ('Love, Bill Wyman') in bold blue ink to a largely light area at the head of the image. EX
‘It can’t be that my life’s work is destroyed by the French’ RIEFENSTAHL LENI: (1902-2003) German film director. A significant and interesting correspondence collection comprising two A.Ls.S. and nine T.Ls.S. (several with holograph additions), Leni Riefenstahl, sixteen pages (total), 4to, various places (Munich etc.), January 1952 - December 1958, the majority to Christian Bourcier de Carbon (and, indirectly, Henri Langlois), in German. Riefenstahl writes on a variety of subjects, including her work and the efforts she made to recover her films reels, which had been confiscated by the French government at the end of World War II and retained at the Cinematheque Française, thanking De Carbon for supporting her in the return of her films, explaining that she intends to go to Paris personally 'as soon as possible to bring about the handover there and I would be happy if I could ask for your help. In order to obtain my French entry permit, it is necessary for me to receive an official invitation….from you as soon as possible (by express) so that I can receive my entry visa from the French consulate in Munich in a few days' (26th January 1952), further stating, in part, 'Many weeks have now passed since my stay in Paris and unfortunately the return of my material to the Austrian Embassy has still not become a fact…..If all these efforts are unsuccessful, then the last resort I see is either a civil suit against Monsieur Petitjean, a French film officer who at the time brought the material to France without permission and without a mandate from the French military government, or that I have to file a complaint with the International Court of Justice in The Hague' (19th March 1952), 'On 4th April I finally have my world premiere of 'Blauen Licht' in Munich….I wanted to go to Kitzbuhel over Easter and from there to Breuil to test the ski area there for my film 'Die roten Teufel'' (1st April 1952), 'Unfortunately I haven't received any sign of life from you since we were last together in Munich and wonder whether you are in Paris and whether you are aware of the outrageous article about me in the magazine 'Samedi Soir' of 10th May 1952. This article took over the pictures of the Munich 'Revue', made the same claims and published more fictional and forged Streicher letters. As a result, the already officially confirmed transfer of my films to the Austrian Embassy was thwarted at the very last hour…..I ask you to treat the contents of this letter as confidential. It is only intended to show you the base means by which my enemies in France are trying to prevent the return of my property. This new setback has made my current situation even more difficult, but I hope to be able to resolve the matter through a lawsuit. For this process I now need an absolutely flawless translation of the article from 'Samedi Soir' and I would be particularly grateful if you would have the same made, as I have no money to pay for the translation…..I will give you back your expenses after the case has been won…..My lawyer will ask the newspaper 'Samedi Soir' to bring a correction. If the newspaper does not do this, I will be forced to sue 'Samedi Soir' and again I would like your advice on which French lawyer I should hire?' (1st June 1952), 'Above all, I would like to tell you that your faith and the trust you have placed in me have given me a lot of strength. On the day of your visit in Munich I was really completely devastated by the mean slanders of the 'Revue'. Your encouragement helped me a lot. The next day I flew to Berlin and had the strength to face a big public hearing in Berlin to refute all allegations against me, although the chairman of the court was a Jew, he possessed the necessary objectivity to conduct the proceedings fairly, I was acquitted on all counts and fully rehabilitated. This was a great victory and will also help me to fend off further attacks. For your information I am enclosing a newspaper report from which you can see the means by which an attempt was made to destroy me. I am also enclosing the copy of the Berlin verdict, which is of particular value because the most severe verdicts are pronounced in Berlin. As a result of this Berlin verdict, I am now in a position to sue the illustrated magazine 'Revue' for defamation and professional damage. So I will once again have to endure a lawsuit, but I am convinced that I will win it and then the way for my future work will be free….I wrote to Mr. Borst today to find out how far my 'Tiefland' affair has progressed…..I cannot understand why the handover has still not taken place. If you are still in Paris, I would be indebted to you if you would ask Mr. Borst, or even better, Mr. Langlois directly, when the handover will take place, It can't be that my life's work is destroyed by the French' (5th June 1952), 'It has been a long time since we last spoke. In the meantime my 'Tiefland' film has begun in Germany and Austria with a very strong response from the press and so far I am very satisfied with the artistic success. If you don't have the opportunity to see it in a cinema somewhere, it will be my great pleasure to show you the film on your next visit to Munich. Only now can I fully immerse myself in the realisation of my ski film 'Die roten Teufel'…..I would now be interested, dear Mr. de Carbon, whether you are still interested in any way in co-financing the film…..I think it's going to be big business and it's worth investing capital in, It would also make the work easier because, if francs are available to me, I could finance French skiers and workers and possibly also some outdoor shots in French territory' (9th June 1954), the later letter of 1958 regarding a proposed ballet based on Das blaue Licht (1932, 'The Blue Light') in which Riefenstahl had appeared as an actress in the role of Junta, with Rosella Hightower suggested for the same role, Riefenstahl asking 'Is this prima ballerina a household name?'. Together with a few associated carbon copies of letters, two original envelopes, a small series of handwritten notes by Riefenstahl, and several French newspaper articles relating to the director. Some light overall age wear and a few letters with small tears and creasing to the edges, G to generally VG, Sml. Qty.Christian Bourcier de Carbon (1912-?) French civil and industrial engineer who invented the de Carbon hydraulic shock absorber in 1953, also establishing the De Carbon Company in the same year.Henri Langlois (1914-1977) French film archivist and cinephile, a pioneer of film preservation and co-founder of the Cinematheque Française.Towards the end of World War II the French government confiscated all of Riefenstahl's editing equipment, along with the production reels of Tiefland. After years of legal wrangling, these were returned to her, but the French government had reportedly damaged some of the film stock whilst trying to develop and edit it, with a few key scenes missing. Riefenstahl edited and dubbed the remaining material and Tiefland premiered in Stuttgart in 1954, however it was denied entry into the Cannes Film Festival. In the 1950s and 1960s the director attempted to make many other films, but was continually met with resistance, public protests and sharp criticism. Although both film professionals and investors were willing to support her work, most of the projects she attempted were stopped owing to ever-renewed and highly negative publicity about her past work in Germany, and Tiefland would subsequently remain as her last feature film.
MERCURY FREDDIE: (1946-1991) British singer, lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. A good signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Mercury standing in a half-length pose. Photograph by Peter Hince, who was employed as Queen's head roadie for many years, and issued as a promotional image for Mercury Songs Ltd. in 1987. Signed by Mercury in silver ink to the image. A few light, minor surface creases, otherwise VG
PAGE JIMMY: (1944- ) English musician, & guitarist, the founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Signed and inscribed gatefold album record sleeve for Led Zeppelin II (Atlantic 40 037, released in France in 1972). Signed by Page in bold green ink to a clear area of the cover, adding an inscription and the words 'Rock On!!' in his hand. Record still present. Some light creasing to the edges and small bumps to the corners, otherwise VG
AEROSMITH: A printed folio concert programme from Aerosmith's Nine Lives Tour (1997-99) individually signed by all five members of the American rock band comprising Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, four of the band members signing to clear areas above and below a colour image depicting them standing together in three-quarter length poses and Hamilton signing to the inside back cover opposite. All have signed in bold black inks, Tyler adding an inscription in his hand, 'Dave u Drive me crazy' (apparently signed for the driver of their tour bus). Some very light, minor age wear, VG
JACKSON MICHAEL: (1958-2009) American pop singer. Signed colour 11 x 16.5 printed paper stock image, evidently removed from a book, depicting Jackson standing in a half-length pose. Signed in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area at the centre of the image. Some very light, minor surface and corner creasing, about VG
STING: (1951- ) English musician and actor, lead singer and bassist of the new wave rock band the Police. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Sting in a head and shoulders pose alongside his first wife, the actress Frances Tomelty. Signed by Sting and Tomelty in blue ink with their names alone to a light area at the head of the image. Some minimal age wear and a few very minor, extremely light creases, VG
CARPENTERS THE: Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph by both Karen and Richard Carpenter individually, the promotional publicity portrait depicting the siblings in head and shoulders poses together. Signed and inscribed by Karen Carpenter, with her first name, in bold black ink to a light area of the image, Richard Carpenter adding his full signature alongside. Some slight surface and corner creasing, otherwise VG
GAYNOR GLORIA: (1943- ) American singer, famous for her disco-era hits of the 1970s. Signed and inscribed 10 x 8 photograph of Gaynor lying down in a three-quarter length pose. Signed by Gaynor in blue ink to a light area of the background. A typed label neatly affixed to the verso dates the photograph to December 1983, the same year in which the singer released her version of The Supremes song Stop! In the Name of Love. A couple of very light, extremely minor corner creases, otherwise VG
MEYERBEER GIACOMO: (1791-1864) German composer. A.L.S., J. Meyerbeer, one page, 4to, n.p. (Paris), 23rd July 1830, to [Alfred] de Beauchesne ('Mon cher ami!'), in French. Meyerbeer states 'Fidele au rendez-vous que vous m'avez indique je suis venu aujourd'hui mais helas vous m'avez encore fait faux bon' (Translation: 'Faithful to the appointment that you told me, I came today but alas you still did me wrong') and continues 'L'on m'assure pourtant que vous coucherez cette nuit a Paris, & que par consequent je peux esperar de vous trouver demain matin' (Translation: 'I am assured, however, that you will sleep tonight in Paris, and that consequently I can hope to find you tomorrow morning'), explaining that he will come at around noon unless he is advised of another hour. With integral address leaf. Some very minimal, light age wear, VGAlfred de Beauchesne (1804-1876) French secretary of the Conservatoire national de musique de Paris.
FRAZIER JOE: (1944-2011) American boxer, the first to defeat Muhammad Ali. World Heavyweight Champion 1970-73. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Frazier standing in a full-length boxing pose. Signed in blue ink with his name alone to the image. With a small oval authentication sticker affixed to the lower right corner. Some very light, extremely minor surface creasing, VG
HITCHCOCK ALFRED: (1899-1980) British film director. Book signed and inscribed, being a softcover edition of The Films of Alfred Hitchcock by Robert A. Harris and Michael S. Lasky, published by the Citadel Press, New Jersey, 1976. Signed by Hitchcock, in later years, in bold black ink to the half-title page, 'A M. Serge, Alfred J Hitchcock'. With the ownership stamp of Serge Toutant of the Museum de la Dedicace at du Cinema at Villeurbanne to the inside back cover. Some light age wear and a few minor scuffs to the edges of the covers and spine, otherwise about VG
LISZT FRANZ: (1811-1886) Hungarian composer and pianist of the Romantic period. Autograph envelope signed, with his initials FL, to the lower left corner, simply addressed in his hand Fraulein Scharnak, evidently originally delivered by hand. Some light overall creasing and a few tears, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, GThe recipient of the envelope, and its original contents (perhaps a payment?) is likely to have been the mezzo soprano Louise Scharnak who, on 3rd November 1883, accompanied by the pianist Alexander Siloti, sang at a concert in Weimar financed by Liszt.
WAGNER RICHARD: (1813-1883) German composer. A.L.S., Rich. Wagner, one page, 8vo, Lucerne, 31st December 1871, to a gentleman, in French. Wagner states that he has not forgotten of his correspondent and continues 'tout sera regle entre nous prochainement epargnez-moi seulement la peine de vous expliquer, pourquoi quelque temps nous etions obliges d'economiser un peu. Cela finira bientot, et je vous assure, que Madame Wagner ne fera de commandes serieuses dorenavant que chez vous et qu'en se confiant a votre gout. Si votre villa reste toujours libre, soyez sur, que nous entrerons encore en affaire a son egard. Je ne vous fallait que quelque patience' (Translation: 'everything will be settled between us soon, just spare me the trouble of explaining to you why for some time we were obliged to economise a little. This will soon end, and I assure you that Madame Wagner will henceforth only place serious orders with you and confide in your taste. If your villa is still free, be sure that we will still enter into business with it. I just needed some patience'). With blank integral leaf (some traces of former mounting to the upper edge of the verso). Some light age toning and minor age wear, VG
HONEGGER ARTHUR: (1892-1955) Swiss composer, a member of Les Six. T.L.S., A Honegger, one page, small 4to, Paris, 5th May 1952, to Walter de Bourg ('Mon cher Ministre'), on the printed stationery of the Confederation Internationale des Societes d'Auteurs et Compositeurs, in French. Honegger apologises for the delay in replying to his correspondent's letter, which he only found on his return from Switzerland, and continues 'Laissez-moi vous dire combien j'ai ete touche des voeux que si gentiment vous exprimez a l'occasion de mon anniversaire soixantenaire. J'y ai ete infinement sensible et je vous remercie bien sincerement' (Translation: 'Let me tell you how touched I was by the wishes you so kindly expressed on the occasion of my sixtieth birthday. I was infinitely sensible to them, and I thank you very sincerely'), further remarking 'Je conserve un charmant souvenir de mon passage a Dublin et c'est bien volontiers que je reviendrai dans vos parages' (Translation: 'I keep a charming memory of my stay in Dublin and it is with great pleasure that I will return to you'). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Walter de Bourg - Swiss Charge d'Affaires in Dublin from 1946-59.
HONEGGER ARTHUR: (1892-1955) Swiss composer, a member of Les Six. A.L.S., A Honegger, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d., to a female friend, in French. Honegger writes a heartfelt letter, 'C'est avec un profond chagrin que Vaura et moi nous avons appris la triste nouvelle. Ce que vous m'aviez dit l'autre soir m'avait tres inquiete mais malgre cela j'esperais qu'une amelioration pourrait encorse se produire. J'espere vous voir bientot et je vous envoie les pensees les plus affectueuses pour tacher de vous reconforter dans cette douloureuse epreuve' (Translation: 'It is with deep sorrow that Vaura and I heard the sad news. What you told me the other night had me very worried but despite that I hope that an improvement could still occur. I hope to see you soon and I send you the most affectionate thoughts to try to comfort you in this painful ordeal'). A few very light, minor creases to the edges, VGAndree Vaurabourg (1894-1980) French pianist and teacher who married Honegger in 1926, at the same time agreeing to live in separate apartments.
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HALEVY FROMENTAL: (1799-1862) French composer. A.L.S., F Halevy, one page, 8vo, n.p., 30th June 1846, to [Daniel] Auber, in French. Halevy writes to enquire 'Vous est-il encore possible de donner deux places pour ce soir a M. Lemler (?) artiste de l'opera, violon solo' (Translation: 'Is it still possible for you to give two tickets for this evening to M. Lemler (?), opera artist, solo violin'). Some light staining and minor creasing, GDaniel Auber (1782-1871) French composer, director of the Paris Conservatoire from 1842-71.
‘It has often happened to me while composing to find in my musical thoughts the reflection of those harmonies which sing of the deep forests’ BERLIOZ HECTOR: (1803-1869) French composer and conductor of the Romantic era. A.L.S., Hector Berlioz, two pages, n.p., 17th July 1860, to [Claude-Francois] Denecourt, in French. Berlioz announces 'Je suis tres reconnaissant et tres fier, Monsieur, de l'idee que vous avez de donner mon nom a l'un des sites pittoresque de la foret de Fontainebleau' (Translation: 'I am very grateful and very proud, Sir, of the idea you have of giving my name to one of the picturesque sites in the forest of Fontainebleau') and expresses his appreciation of nature and its 'enivrement mysterieux de la solitude' (Translation: 'mysterious intoxication of solitude'), further remarking 'souvent il m'est arrive en composant de retrouver dans ma pensee musicale le reflet de ces harmonies qui chantent les forets profondes et qui sans doute ont pour vous aussi un charme special' (Translation: 'It has often happened to me while composing to find in my musical thoughts the reflection of those harmonies which sing of the deep forests and which no doubt also have a special charm for you') although also adding 'Ce serait donc avec un plaisir tres vif que je me rendrai a votre invitation si je ne partais dans trois jours pour Bade; mais peut etre cet automne pourrai-je vous dedommager' (Translation: 'It would therefore be with very lively pleasure that I would accept your invitation if I did not leave in three days for Baden; but maybe this autumn I can compensate you'). With a pencil annotation in an unidentified hand to the upper edge of the first page and some light overall age wear, about VGClaude-Francois Denecourt (1788-1875) French geographer and tourism entrepreneur, remembered as one of the inventors of modern hiking and for his devotion to the promotion of the riches of the forest of Fontainebleau.
SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE: (1835-1921) French composer of the Romantic era. A.L.S., with his initials C. St. S., one page, 4to, n.p., 19th September 1917, to a friend, in French. The composer makes an enquiry of his correspondent, in full, 'Les Amoureux de Catherine commencent-ils, ou finissent-ils la matinee? Je voudrais aller les entendre demain, sans etre oblige de subir Mme. Butterfly. Rep.S.V.P.' (Translation: 'Does Les Amoureux de Catherine begin or end in the morning? I would like to go and hear it tomorrow, without having to suffer Mme. Butterfly. R.S.V.P.'). In a postscript Saint-Saens remarks that he returned on Sunday evening from the countryside, where he had been for a fortnight. Some light creasing, a few minor spots of foxing and a few neat tears to the edges, G Les Amoureux de Catherine, an opera comique in one act, was the first opera composed by Henri Marechal (1842-1924) and Madama Butterfly is, of course, Giacomo Puccini's opera which had premiered in 1904.
MASSENET JULES: (1842-1912) French composer of the Romantic era. A.M.Q.S., J. Massenet, one page (manuscript paper), folio, Paris, 1892. Massenet has penned an extensive quotation, of five ensemble staves over thirteen measures, with musical directions for piano, which he identifies as being from Scene III of his ballet Le carillon, signed by Massenet at the foot and inscribed in his hand 'Page extraite du ballet "Le carillon" de M. M. de Borday & Van Dyck'. With a few heavy stains, affecting the quotation (which remains perfectly legible), but not the signature, and with some light overall creasing, small tears and areas of paper loss to the right edge and the central vertical fold professionally reinforced to the verso. About G
MASSENET JULES: (1842-1912) French composer. A good vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph, incorporating a musical quotation, the image depicting Massenet seated in a three-quarter length pose. Signed in bold, black fountain pen ink to a light area of the image, adding the year, 1905, in his hand and with an inscription to the lower white border. To a light area at the head of the image Massenet has penned a musical quotation of one bar which he identifies as being from one of his most famous works, the opera comique Manon (1884). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
COMPOSERS: An 8vo page removed from an autograph album individually signed by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) French composer, pianist & conductor, George Enescu (1881-1955) Romanian composer, violinist & conductor, Henri Woollett (1864-1936) French composer, and Gaston Gabaroche (1884-1961) French actor and composer. All have signed in bold fountain pen inks, two also adding the date 1933 in their hands. Further signed to the verso by Marie Leconte (1874-1947) French actress (signed in bold pencil) and Madeleine Lely (1878-1961) French comedienne (signed in fountain pen ink and dated 1933 in her hand). Some very light, minor age wear, VG
FRENCH COMPOSERS: Small selection of Autograph Musical Manuscripts signed by various composers comprising Georges Falkenberg (1854-1940) French music teacher, pianist and composer, autograph musical manuscript signed (twice), eight pages (including title page), folio (manuscript paper), n.p., n.d., being a working manuscript, in ink and pencil, of Hymne funebre pour piano (Op.14), signed to the title page and again to the head of the first page of music; Adhemar Decq (1850-1925) French composer and organist of the Romantic period, autograph musical manuscript, unsigned, six pages (including calligraphic title page), folio (manuscript paper), n.p., n.d., being his Fantaisie Caprice pour piano (Op.80), inscribed to the head of the title page, 'A mona mi et collegue M. Letang'; Charles Neustedt (1838-1908) French composer, autograph musical manuscript signed, four pages, oblong folio (manuscript paper), n.p., n.d., being a copy of Maitre Ambros for piano (Op.184) by Charles-Marie Widor, signed ('Ch. Neustedt') by Neustedt at the head of the first page; and Adolphe David (1842-1897) French composer, autograph musical manuscript signed, A. David, three pages (including the title page), oblong folio (manuscript paper), n.p., n.d., identified as being the second interlude of La Statue du Commandeur, with two other similar manuscripts signed by David, one identified as Valse Naïve for piano, and the other Impromptu Caprice (Op.44). Some overall age wear, light staining and other faults, generally about G, 6
WOO JOHN: (1946- ) Hong Kong film director. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Woo in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue ink to a largely light area of the image, also adding his signature in Chinese characters. A couple of slight, minor creases to the white borders and corners, otherwise VG
GEVAERT FRANCOIS-AUGUSTE: (1828-1908) Belgian composer and musicologist. A.L.S., Fct. Gevaert, four pages, 8vo, Ghent, 9th August (1864), to a friend, in French. The composer states that his correspondent should have received a telegram from him two days ago, adding 'Il y a une demi-heure, je le complete par quelques explications qui ne seront pas superflues, apres tous les retards qu'a subi l'envoi de tou role' (Translation: 'Half an hour ago, I supplemented it with a few explanations which will not be superfluous, after all the delays which the sending of your role has undergone'), explaining that he has come to Ghent to spend a fortnight with his family and avoid the distractions of Paris in order to 'ecrire les dernieres notes du Capitaine Henriot' (Translation: 'write the last notes of Captain Henriot') and informing his correspondent that, before leaving Paris he had called at their home, only to find that the manuscript had arrived too late for them to take it with them to the Pyrenees, remarking 'Ton domestique male avait naturellement garde le rouleau par devers lui, je le lui redemandai pour te l'expedier tout de suite, mais en le parcourant des yeux je m'apercus qu'on avait totalement omis de copier la romance du 1er acte et qui le petit brouillon meme que je t'en avais donne etait disparu' (Translation: 'Your male servant had naturally kept the manuscript in his possession. I asked him for it again to send it to you immediately, but as I scanned it with my eyes I realised that we had completely omitted to copy the romance of the 1st act and that even the little draft that I gave you had disappeared'). Gevaert continues to state that when his correspondent receives the package with the manuscript he hopes that they will be as happy with the tune of the 2nd act as he is, commenting that he finds the final allegro very effective, and remarking 'Aussitot que tu aurais bien lu et un peu etudie ce morceau ecris moi deux lignes et dis moi si tu es de mon avis. Le final du 2e acte et la Romance du 3e ne se trouvent pas encore dans l'envoi que je te fais a part ces deux morceaux tou role est complet. Quant a ces deux derniers morceaux je prens l'engagement serieux de te les expedier d'ici (Gand Belgique) avant le 20 de ce mois' (Translation: 'As soon as you have read and studied this piece well, write me two lines aand tell me if you agree with me. The finale of the 2nd act and the Romance of the 3rd are not yet in the package that I am sending you, apart from these two pieces, your role is complete. As for the last two pieces, I make a serious commitment to send them to you from here (Ghent, Belgium) before the 20th of this month'). In a postscript the composer also remarks 'Les travaux de l'opera comique n'ont pas l'air d'avancer beaucoup: on pretend que l'ouverture ne se fera pas avant le 10 7bre' (Translation: 'Work on l'opera comique does not seem to be advancing very much: it is claimed that the opening will not take place before the 10th September'). Some light age wear and minor dust staining and one small, neat tear to the lower edge of a fold. About VG
DONIZETTI GAETANO: (1797-1848) Italian composer. A.L.S., Donizetti, one page, 8vo, n.p. (Paris), n.d. (c.1844), to Monsieur Lombardon, in French. Donizetti writes a charming letter of introduction for a young musician, 'Voila une harpiste fameuse a 11 ans. Elle donnera un concert a Marseille a vous donc!' (Translation: 'Here is a famous harpist at 11 years old. She will give a concert in Marseille to you') and continues to add 'Remuez-vous, presentez-la a notre brave Pepin, a Fontana.....et soyez tous la le jour de la fete. Vous ferez le plus grand plaisir a votre affectionne…..' (Translation: 'Get moving, introduce her to our brave Pepin, to Fontana….and all be there on the day of the party. You will give the greatest pleasure to your affectionate….'). With integral address leaf (some light staining). VGDonizetti's letter of introduction was most probably written for the young harpist Therese Roaldes who gave a concert tour in the south of France in 1844. The letter also makes reference to the conductor and music publisher Charles J. Pepin (1795-1864) and the Italian composer Uranio Fontana (1815-1881) who claimed to have been a pupil of Donizetti and who, in 1853, presented a revised version of the composer's opera Otto mesi in due ore at the Theatre Lyrique in Paris.
MARX BROTHERS THE: Chico Marx (1887-1961) American film comedian. Vintage blue ink signature ('Chico Marx') on a page removed from an autograph album; Harpo Marx (1888-1964) American film comedian. Vintage ink signature ('Harpo Marx x') on a page removed from an autograph album. The signature is faded although reasonably legible; Zeppo Marx (1901-1979) American actor, the youngest of the Marx Brothers. Bold green ink signature ('Zeppo Marx') on an oblong 12mo white card. Some light creasing and age wear to the two album pages, G to VG, 3
GIORDANO UMBERTO: (1867-1948) Italian composer. Vintage signed and inscribed 11.5 x 15 photograph, the unusually produced image, reminiscent of a canvas print, depicting the composer in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Ernesto Battigelli of Santa Margherita and bearing his signature in the negative of the image and gilt stamp to the lower mount. Signed by Giordano in fountain pen ink to the lower photographer's mount and dated Santa Margherita, August 1931 in his hand. Some light age wear, a few minor stains and corner creases to the mount, otherwise VG
MENOTTI GIAN CARLO: (1911-2007) Italian composer and librettist. Autograph Musical Manuscript, unsigned, five pages, folio (manuscript paper), n.p., n.d. The manuscript score, with words, is entitled Il fringuello cieco ('The Blind Chaffinch') and is a composition based on Giovanni Pascoli's allegorical poem about the existence of God, neatly penned in dark fountain pen ink, with musical directions, on 12 stave manuscript paper. Some light age toning and minor age wear to the edges, otherwise VG
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[RODRIGO JOAQUIN]: (1901-1999) Spanish composer and pianist. T.L.S., J. Rodrigo, on the blind composer's behalf by his wife, Victoria Kamhi, one page, oblong 8vo, Madrid, 26th July 1958, to Pietro Argento, in Spanish. Rodrigo thanks his correspondent for their execution of the two Berceuses, commenting 'Precisamente ahora acabo de saber que ha sido una ejecucion magnifica y esto aumenta mi satisfaccion por haberme visto interpretado por Vd' (Translation: 'Precisely now I have just learned that it has been a magnificent performance and this increases my satisfaction for having seen myself interpreted by you') and further writing 'Recientemente he completado estas Berceuses con una de invierno y otra de verano con un breve preludio, lo que compone una pequena suite que accompana las imagenes de un film sobre las cuatro estaciones del ano' (Translation: 'I have recently completed these Berceuses with one for winter and another for summer with a brief prelude, making up a small suite that accompanies images from a film about the four seasons of the year'). A letter of good content and association. Several file holes to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature, and with some light creasing, about VGVictoria Kamhi de Rodrigo (1905-1997) Turkish pianist, the wife and assistant of Joaquin Rodrigo.Pietro Argento (1909-1994) Italian conductor.Joaquin Rodrigo composed the piano work Berceuse d'automne in 1923 and Berceuse de printemps in 1928, and both were orchestrated for Musica para un Jardin in 1957.
GRIEG EDVARD: (1843-1907) Norwegian composer. A.L.S., Edvard Grieg, two pages (written to the first and third sides of the bifolium), 8vo, Leipzig, 12th January 1898, to Mr. William, in German. Grieg writes, in part, 'Writing you a few words in a hurry. Please get the photographs to your colleague. The new one for the 'little buffalo'. The second for Mrs. Grey (the nurse). The third to Mr. Tellett (if correctly sent), the business partner of Mr. Vert, and finally the fourth…..in fact there are only three! I hope with all your luck, you don't forget your fellow men. No, you have absolutely no talent for that!' Some very light, extremely minimal age wear, VG
STRAVINSKY IGOR: (1882-1971) Russian composer, conductor and pianist. A good vintage signed and inscribed 5 x 7 photograph of Stravinsky standing in a half-length pose, with the poet W. H. Auden standing in the immediate background, his face partially obscured. Photograph by Erio Piccagliani for Teatro Alla Scala of Milan and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Stravinsky in bold dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border and dated 1951 in his hand. One crease to the lower left corner and a few very light, minor surface creases, VGThe present photograph was captured at the time of the rehearsals for The Rake's Progress at La Scala in 1951. The composer is accompanied by W. H. Auden (1907-1973) who, along with Chester Kallman (1921-1975), collaborated with Stravinsky and wrote the libretto for the opera.The Rake's Progress (1951) is an opera in three acts and an epilogue and was loosely based on William Hogarth's eight paintings and engravings of the same title, created between 1733-35. The opera marks the final work of Stravinsky's neoclassical period.
ENGLISH COMPOSERS: Edward German (1862-1936) English composer & musician. Dark fountain pen ink signature ('Edward German') on a 12mo piece. Neatly mounted and with small tape stains to each of the four corners; Maude Valerie White (1855-1937) French-born English composer and songwriter. A printed 4to one-sheet programme for an Afternoon Concert by White and Roger Quilter, assisted by Mark Raphael, at the American Women's Club. Grosvenor Street, London, 14th July 1926, featuring an A.N.S., Maude Valerie White, to the right margin, to a female admirer, stating 'I'm sending you one of my programs, but you've always been so sweet in coming to my little concerts that if you do want tickets, I do hope you'll allow me to send you two, for the price of one'. A couple of very light, minor water stains very slightly affect a couple of words of text, but not the signature. G to about VG, 2
BOULT ADRIAN: (1889-1983) English conductor. Correspondence collection of twenty-four A.Ls.S., Adrian C Boult (4), Adrian (7), one unsigned and the others with his initials, each written to the versos of picture postcards and a few correspondence cards, various places (Genoa, San Francisco, Birmingham, London, Isle of Wight etc.), 1927-79 (several undated or with indistinct post marks), all to Miss. Linda Whitehouse (later Mrs. Williams). Boult writes a largely social series of letters, thanking his correspondent for their letters, good luck messages and cuttings, in a few referring to concerts, rehearsals and singers, and also commenting on the places he is visiting. All are contained in one envelope hand addressed by Boult and post marked 2nd January 1980. Some light age wear and a few minor faults, G to generally VG, 24
LEVINE JAMES: (1943-2021) American conductor and pianist, music director of the Metropolitan Opera from 1976-2016. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Levine standing in a full-length pose in an orchestra pit as he conducts the musicians before him. Signed in black ink with his name alone, partially across a darker area. Together with a signed 4.5 x 3.5 photograph of Levine standing in a full-length pose applauding the violinist Itzhak Perlman who is seated, with his violin, before Levine. Signed by the conductor in blue ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. Also including a printed 8vo programme for a Gala Performance celebrating the 25th Anniversary of James Levine's Metropolitan Opera debut, at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, 27th April 1996, signed by Levine in bold black ink to an inside page; and further including a blue ink signature and inscription by Levine on a 12mo piece and a second bold black ink signature of Levine on a plain sheet of 4to notepaper. Some light creasing and minor age wear to the two signatures and the smaller photograph with traces of former mounting to the verso. G to VG, 5
MARTINELLI GIOVANNI: (1885-1969) Italian Tenor. Vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph by Martinelli, the image depicting the Italian Tenor standing, in a full-length pose, in costume as Radames in Verdi´s opera Aida. Signed in bold black ink to a light area of the image `G.Martinelli´, also adding `Radames in “Aida”´ in his hand. Dated to the verso in another hand 10th April 1952. Small overall age wear, mostly to edges, otherwise about G
THREE TENORS THE: Signed colour 9 x 10.5 magazine photograph by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras individually, the image depicting the opera singers standing in full-length poses together with a number of lit candles in the foreground. Signed by each in black inks with their names alone to light areas of the image. Neatly laid down, G
CALLAS MARIA: (1923-1977) American-born Greek soprano. Vintage signed 4 x 6 photograph of Callas standing in a full length pose in costume as Amina from Vincenzo Bellini's opera La sonnambula. Photograph by Erio Piccagliani for Teatro Alla Scala, Milan. Signed ('Maria Callas') by the soprano in black ink to a largely light area of the image and dated 1964 in her hand. VG
‘the care and diligence in averting and rejecting the plans of the malicious should always be praised’ PIUS III: (1439-1503) Pope of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22nd September to 18th October 1503. At just twenty-six days, Pius III had one of the shortest pontificates in papal history. An exceptionally rare D.S., F[ranciscus]. C[ardinalis] de Piccolomineis, as Papal Legate to Rome and the Papal States, one page (vellum), slim oblong folio (32 x 12 cm), St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, 5th June 1464, in Latin. The manuscript document, issued in the name of Pope Pius II, and penned in an elegant script, states that the recipient's letters 'in which you have indicated to us certain suspicions cast by you….and also an account of what has been reported of Jacopo Piccinino' have been read, commenting 'We, beloved child, think that suspicions of this kind are vain, but we praise you for being cautious' and further continuing 'the care and diligence in averting and rejecting the plans of the malicious should always be praised, and We who are the ones who protect and defend you as we desire….Therefore, concerning the Corsicans who are trying to enter into your state, we ordered the governor of our Patrimony to seize them and punish them according to their demerits'. The document also states, 'As regards Piccinino, although he has received the….stipend from the King [Ferdinand I of Naples] and his Serenity needs his services for the establishment of his kingdom and his state, and as we have been informed he does not wish to let him go, nevertheless we shall not fail to protect you where necessary…..Our beloved son Antonio [Piccolomini], Duke of Amalfi……will soon arrive, who will station a part of our army in the territory of your country….' Adding that the Duke has been commanded to defend and protect their land and subjects if necessary. Autographs of Pope Pius III, the nephew of Pius II, are of the utmost rarity and the present document is also of historical significance for its references to Jacopo Piccinino and Antonio Piccolomini. Some light overall damp staining and two very small holes to the body of the document, the text remaining clear and entirely legible. Some traces of former mounting to the verso and with the (slightly indistinct) circular red stamp of the College heraldique de France to the verso. About VGThe recipient of the present document is unclear, however one valid candidate would be Marino Marzano (1420-1494) Italian nobleman, Grand Admiral of the Kingdom of Naples, and an ally of Pope Pius II. Pius II (1405-1464) Pope of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States 1458-64. A Renaissance humanist, and member of the House of Piccolomini, Pius II had achieved fame as an author in Latin before becoming Pope. Jacopo Piccinino (1423-1465) Italian condottiero, nobleman and feudal lord. In 1450 Piccinino became a General in the Venetian Army and in 1463 participated in the dynastic wars which tore apart the Kingdom of Naples. In 1465 he was called to Naples to receive the position as viceroy of Abruzzi and serve as leader of King Ferdinand I of Naple's troops, however he was treacherously arrested on the King's orders and condemned to death.Antonio Piccolomini (1435-1492) Duke of Amalfi. Italian soldier and politician. Brother of Francesco Piccolomini, the future Pope, and a nephew of Pius II from whom the Duke received numerous favours and investitures. Appointed Lieutenant General of Men-at-Arms of the Kingdom of Naples, at the time of the present document the Duke was engaged in eliminating the last resistances of Jacopo Piccinino and participated in various military campaigns involving the Kingdom of Naples.Ferdinand I (1424-1494) King of Naples 1458-94, one of the most influential and feared monarchs in Europe at the time and an important figure in the Italian Renaissance. Pius II had convened the Congress of Mantua in 1459 in order to plan a war against the Ottoman Turks, Christendom's common enemy, and in January 1460 the Pope proclaimed the official crusade. However, by November 1463, little progress had been made and the Pope, in an effort to organise the crusade himself, invited all of the Christian nobility to join. The Venetians immediately agreed, as did George Kastriot Skanderberg, leader of the Albanian resistance, who declared war on the Ottomans on 27th November 1463. The Pope did not succeed in securing the support of estranged France; the Duke of Burgundy breaking his promises; Milan was engrossed in an attempt to seize Genoa; and Florence cynically advised the Pope to let the Turks and the Venetians to wear each other out. Pius II was aware that he was nearing his end, and his malady most likely prompted the feverish impatience with which on 18th June 1464, less than two weeks after the present document was issued, he assumed the cross and departed for Ancona to conduct the crusade in person. Provenance: Previously contained in the archives of the College heraldique de France, a leading organisation in the studies of noble genealogy that was created in 1841 by Claude Drigon, Marquis of Magny (1796-1879). Its large collections, estimated to be 350,000 documents (including 60,000 charters from the 11th - 14th centuries) were dispersed at auction at the Hotel Drouot in 1935-37.
PAUL VI: (1897-1978) Pope of the Catholic Church 1963-78, canonised as a saint in 2018. A large vintage signed 11.5 x 15.5 photograph of Pope Paul VI standing in a full-length pose wearing his white cassock, pellegrina and zucchetto. Signed ('Paulus P P VI') by the Pope in white fountain pen ink to the image. With a large area of light staining to the left of the image, only very slightly affecting the signature, and with some light silvering to other areas and a few corner creases. About G
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