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Click here to subscribeGARDNER AVA: (1922-1990) American actress. An exquisite vintage signed sepia 7.5 x 9.5 photograph of the beautiful young actress in an appealing half length pose. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink with her name alone to a clear area of the image. Vintage signed images by Gardner of this exceptional quality are rarely encountered. EX
LAMARR HEDY: (1913-2000) Austrian-born American Actress. A good vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of the actress seated in a half-length pose. Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. A typed caption to the verso begins 'The loveliness of Lamarr….' and states that the actress has just completed filming H. M. Pulham, Esq. (1941) in which she starred as Marvin Myles Ransome. Signed by Lamarr in bold dark fountain pen ink across a clear area of the image. A few pinholes to the corners of the white border and a few extremely minor, light creases to the edges, otherwise VG
RUSSELL JANE: (1921-2011) American actress, one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols of the 1940s and 1950s. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Russell in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area at the base of the image. A few very light, minor corner creases, VG
CHEVALIER MAURICE: (1888-1972) French Actor and Entertainer. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 (20cm x 25cm) photograph of Chevalier, the image depicting the actor in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink `En souvenir de Maurice Chevalier´ to a clear area of the image. VG
FRENCH ACTORS: Selection of vintage signed 7 x 9 photographs, few slightly larger, by various French film Actors, including Jean-Pierre Aumont, Charles Trenet, Pierre Richard-Willm, Tino Rossi, Henri Salvador, José Noguero, Raymond Rouleau, Christian Marquand, Jean Weber (3), Raymond Souplex, Raymond Cordy, etc.. All are boldly signed, most in fountain pen inks, to clear areas of the images, some are inscribed. Only one duplication. G to VG, 23
FRENCH ACTRESSES: Selection of vintage signed 7 x 9 photographs, some slightly larger, by various French film actresses, including Danielle Darrieux, Marie Glory, Annie Ducaux, Gaby Basset, Paulette Dubost, Madeleine Renaud, Viviane Romance, Line Renaud, Suzy Carrier, Gaby Morlay, Mick Micheyl, Juliette Faber in a scene of The Strangers in the House (“Les Inconnus dans la Maison”) alongside Raimu, inscribed to Pierre Gouillard. etc.. All are boldly signed, most in fountain pen inks, to clear areas of the images, some are inscribed. G to VG, 20
FRENCH ACTRESSES: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs by various French Actresses, including Danielle Darrieux, Marina Vlady, Denise Grey, Mireille Balin, Colette Darfeuil, Simone Renant, Dominique Blanchar, Junie Astor, Françoise Arnoul, Odile Versois, Simone Valere, Nicole Courcel, Blanchette Brunoy, etc.. Most boldly signed to clear areas of the images, some are inscribed. G, 17
KRAUSS WERNER: (1884-1959) German actor, famous for his portrayal of the titular character in the film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Krauss in a head and shoulders pose. Published by Ross. Signed by Krauss in fountain pen ink with his name alone, largely to the lower border. One slight corner crease and with a crease to the lower border, close to, but not affecting, the signature. About VG
KINSKI KLAUS: (1926-1991) German Actor. Vintage signed 4 x 6 photograph, Kinski signing with his full name `Klaus Kinski´, the unusual image showing the German awarded actor in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold green ink across to a light area to the bottom right corner of the image. EX
SCHMELING MAX: (1905-2005) German Boxer, World Heavyweight Champion 1930-32. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Schmeling in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold pencil with his name alone to the lower border. With some light age wear ER1and a small area of scuffing to the lower border, just beneath the signature, where an annotation appears to have been erased. G
GERMAN CINEMA: Selection of vintage signed sepia postcard photographs by various actresses associated with German cinema including Evelyn Holt, Carola Hohn, Kirsten Heiberg, Lilian Harvey, Marte Harell, Marcella Albani, Gitta Alpar, Hilde Krahl, Marta Eggerth, Else Elster, Lucie Englisch, Lil Dagover, Anita Dorris, Ursula Deinert, Maria Andergast, Alice Hechy, Gertrud Hesterberg etc. The majority are published by Ross. Generally VG, 23
GERMAN CINEMA: Selection of vintage signed sepia postcard photographs by various actors associated with German cinema including Harry Gondi, Felix Bressart, Otto Gebuhr, Bernhard Goetzke, Jan Kiepura, Ernst von Klipstein, Albert Bassermann, Heinz Engelmann, Gustav Diessl, Rudolf Carl, Viktor de Kowa, Paul Dahlke, Gustav Frohlich (pictured alongside Renate Muller), Alfred Abel, Paul Hartmann, Paul Heidemann, Bruno Kastner etc. The majority are published by Ross and some are signed in pencil. G to generally VG, 24
GERMAN CINEMA: Selection of vintage signed sepia postcard photographs by various actresses associated with German cinema including Dorit Kreysler, Jenny Jugo, Brigitte Horney, Camilla Horn, Evelyn Holt, Carola Hohn, Trude Hesterberg, Lilian Harvey, Liane Haid, Dolly Haas, Lissi Arna, Marcella Albani, Gitta Alpar, Maria Andergast, Charlotte Ander, Elga Brink, Fita Benkhoff, Rosy Barsony, Cilly Feindt, Lil Dagover, Mady Christians, Anita Dorris etc. All published by Ross. G to VG, 25
GERMAN CINEMA: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs and some slightly larger, a few signed cards and album pages etc., by various actors and actresses associated with German films, including Marlene Dietrich, Attila Horbiger, Alice Hechy, Lilian Harvey, Paul Hartmann, Anny Ahlers, Marcella Albani, Gitta Alpar, Hilde Korber, Lida Baarova, Thea von Harbou, Ewald Balser, Willy Birgel, Albert Bassermann, Rudolf Fernau, Heli Finkenzeller, Willi Forst, Gustav Frohlich, Werner Fuetterer, Elisabeth Bergner etc. Facsimile & unsigned photos (9). G to generally about VG, 46
GERMAN CINEMA: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs by various German actors and actresses, the Ross postcards including Roma Bahn, Will Quadflieg, Fritz Odemar, Willy Forst, Maria Bard, Gerda Maurus, Hans Stuwe, Grit Haid, Marianne Hoppe, Kurt Meisel, Willy Fritsch, Lilian Harvet, etc… All are boldly signed to clear areas of the images. Together with fifteen vintage Ross unsigned postcard photographs of "Die Nibelungen". VG, 30
In costume from Citizen KaneWELLES ORSON: (1915-1985) American Actor & Film Director, Academy Award winner. An exceptional vintage signed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Welles in a head and shoulders pose, wearing a top hat, in costume as the wealthy newspaper publisher Charles Foster Kane from the classic film Citizen Kane (1941). Signed by Welles in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the background. Signed photographs of Welles in costume from arguably his most famous role are of the utmost rarity and highly desirable. VG Citizen Kane (1941) was Welles's first feature film, which he also co-wrote, produced and directed. It is constantly ranked as one of the greatest movies ever made.
HITCHCOCK ALFRED: (1899-1980) British Film Director, Academy Award winner. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Hitchcock in a head and shoulders pose. A pencil annotation in the hand of a collector to the verso indicates that the photograph was a publicity portrait for the film North by Northwest (1959). Signed by Hitchcock in blue fountain pen ink at the head of the image, 'To Pierre, Alfred Hitchcock'. Some very light, minor wrinkling to the upper edge and one minor, small surface crease to the lower edge, otherwise VG North by Northwest (1959) is a spy thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. The film is listed among the canonical Hitchcock films of the 1950s and is often listed among the greatest movies of all time. Provenance: The present photograph originates from the collection of Pierre Goulliard, a French gentleman who, for over 50 years, dedicated himself to obtaining in person autographs of British, American and European movie stars, always obtaining the signatures in fountain pen ink.
DISNEY WALT: (1901-1966) American Animator, Academy Award winner. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 14 x 11 photograph, the image depicting Disney seated in a three quarter length pose at the steering wheel of a buggy, presumably within the grounds of Disneyland. At his side the American actress Carol Channing and French actor and entertainer Maurice Chevalier can be seen seated in three quarter length poses. Signed by Disney in bold black ink to the image, and inscribed to Chevalier, 'To Maurice, Avec Mon Appreciation, Walt Disney' and also signed and inscribed by Channing to Chevalier, 'Maurice dearest, How lucky can a girl get?...being between the first Gentlemen of France and America! With devotion and xxx's, Carol Channing'. A rare signed photograph with excellent associations. Some light surface and corner creasing, otherwise VG
AMAYA CARMEN: (1913-1963) Spanish Romani flamenco dancer and singer, labelled 'the greatest flamenco dancer ever' and 'the most extraordinary personality of all time in flamenco dance'. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Amaya in a three-quarter length pose, wearing a traditional flamenco dance dress, accompanied by her guitarist. Signed in blue ink to the lower white border. Together with a selection of vintage signed postcard photographs by various other dancers, most associated with ballet, including Pirmin Trecu (3), Gillian Lynne, Ram Gopal, Donald Britton, Elaine Fifield, Patricia Miller, Sheilah O'Reilly, Maryon Lane, Anton Dolin etc. Each of the images depict the subjects in dance or costume poses. Generally VG, 18
[BAKER JOSEPHINE]: (1906-1975) American-born French entertainer. BOUILLON JO (1908-1984) French composer, conductor & violinist, the fourth husband of Josephine Baker from 1947-61. Vintage signed and inscribed 8.5 x 11 photograph of Bouillon in a close-up portrait pose. The Pathe Disques promotional image is signed in bold blue fountain pen ink to the base of the image, with a lengthy four-line inscription in French, dated January 1943 in his hand. Together with a vintage postcard photograph of Baker standing in a full-length pose wearing a typically elaborate costume, the image signed in bold blue ink by Bouillon, also on behalf of his wife, 'Souvenir de Josephine et Jo Bouillon'. A few minor surface and corner creases, about VG, 2
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: RODGERS RICHARD (1902-1979) & HAMMERSTEIN OSCAR (1895-1960) American Composer and Lyricist of Broadway Musicals. Richard Rodgers bold black fountain pen ink signature ('Richard Rodgers') on a plain white index card; Oscar Hammerstein vintage signed 5 x 7 photograph of the lyricist in a head and shoulders pose. Signed ('Oscar Hammerstein') in blue ink with his name alone to the lower white border. One very slight corner crease, VG to EX, 2
PRESLEY ELVIS: (1935-1977) American Rock and Roll Singer. Vintage signed postcard photograph of the handsome Presley, the RCA image showing the artist in a head and shoulders pose. Signed by The King in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. Four extremely small pinholes to the corners, otherwise about VG
[BEATLES THE]: HARRISON GEORGE: (1943-2001) English Guitarist & STARR RINGO (1940- ) English Drummer, both members of the Beatles. Vintage signed 4 x 6 photograph by both Harrison and Starr individually, the image depicting them in half-length poses alongside their bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Signed by both Harrison and Starr in blue inks with their names alone, Harrison to a clear area at the head of the image and Starr largely to a clear area across his image. The photograph also bears secretarial signatures of McCartney and Lennon, the latter across a darker area. Three pinholes to the upper edge and corners, some light creasing and minor overall age wear, about VG
GARDEL CARLOS: (1890-1935) French-born Argentine Singer & Songwriter, the most prominent figure in the history of tango. Rare, vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph, a head and shoulders study of the smiling Carlitos. Signed in fountain pen ink to the image, across a slightly darker area although perfectly legible `To the great journal of Quilmes "El Sol", sincere souvenir, Carlos Gardel´. Autographs of Gardel are rare in any form following his tragic death at the age of 44 in an airplane crash in Colombia. One very small, and minor surface crease and stain to the image, otherwise G to VG
PUCCINI GIACOMO: (1858-1924) Italian Composer. A magnificent vintage signed and inscribed 13.5 x 9.5 photograph of Puccini, the image depicting him in a three-quarter length profile pose seated at his Steinway & Sons piano as he plays from the score before him. Photograph by Valdemaro of Milan and bearing their imprint to the lower photographer's mount. Signed ('Giacomo Puccini') by the composer in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image, with an inscription to a cousin, and dated at Torre del Lago, 1915, in his hand. Signed photographs of Puccini of this size and quality are scarce and desirable. About EX
RACHMANINOFF SERGEI: (1873-1943) Russian Composer and Pianist. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Rachmaninoff, the image depicting the Russian composer in a head and shoulders pose. Cleanly signed and inscribed to Toscanini´s daughter, `To Miss Wally Toscanini, with best wishes, Sergei Rachmaninoff´, in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image, also dated 2nd April 1928 in his hand. Photograph by G. Maillard Kesslere, bearing their ink stamp to the verso. G to VG The present signed photograph is inscribed to Wally Toscanini (1900-1991), second child and first daughter of Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) Italian Conductor
A striking image of Stravinsky, attractively signed STRAVINSKY IGOR: (1882-1971) Russian Composer. A stunning vintage signed and inscribed large 12 x 9 (30cm x 22,5cm) photograph by Stravinsky. The Columbia records image showing Stravinsky seated before his piano, in a half length pose. Attractively signed and inscribed, in bold black fountain pen ink, to the light background of the musical score he was playing, writing `A mon a mi Georges Truc, en toute sympathie, Igor Stravinsky´, also dated beneath in his hand in Paris, on the 7th September 1934. Photograph by Studio Lipnitzki. Printed to the bottom right corner “Le célebre Compositeur Igor Strawinski”. Extremely small minor crease corners, otherwise about EX
BERNSTEIN LEONARD: (1918-1990) American conductor, pianist & composer of the Broadway musical West Side Story. A scarce, early vintage signed postcard photograph of Bernstein in a profile head and shoulders pose at Teatro alla Scala in Milan and bearing the opera house's credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Bernstein in blue ink with his name alone to the lower white border. The signature is a little light in places, although reasonably legible. An historic signed image. VG In 1953 Bernstein became the first American conductor to appear at La Scala, conducting Maria Callas in Cherubini's Medea, directed by Luchino Visconti.
KNAPPERTSBUSCH HANS: (1888-1965) German Conductor. Best known for his performances of Wagner´s music. Vintage signed postcard photograph by Knappertsbusch, the Fayer image depicting the German conductor in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold blue ink across the image to largely clear areas. Together with NEY ELLY (1882-1968) German Pianist, well remembered for her Beethoven´s performances. T.L.S., `Elly Ney´, with annotation in her hand, one page, to the verso of a 4 x 6 photograph, Tutzing, 13th December 1958, to Frau Cornand, in German. The image depicting to the front Elly seated, in a half length pose, playing the piano. VG, 2
JANNINGS EMIL: (1884-1950) German Actor, the first actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor and the first person to be presented an Oscar. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Jannings seated in a three-quarter length pose feeding a bird perched on his arm. Photograph published by Ross. Signed ('E. Jannings') in dark fountain pen ink to the base of the image. Very slight traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG
DE RESZKE JEAN: (1850-1925) Polish Tenor. Vintage signed and inscribed 4 x 6 cabinet card photograph of De Reszke, the Nadar Photographer image depicting the tenor in a formal head and shoulders pose. Neatly signed in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area at the head of the image, also dated 1897 in his hand. Affixed to the verso the cast page of a programme opera performance of Gounod´s opera Faust, featuring Jean de Reszke as Faust, and his brother Edouard de Reszke as Mephistophele. VG
WUNDERLICH FRITZ: (1930-1966) German Tenor. Rare vintage signed 3.5 x 5.5 photograph of Wunderlich, the promotional Electrola image depicting the opera singer in a close-up head and shoulders pose. Boldly signed in blue ink to a clear area of the image. Autographs of Wunderlich are rare following his tragic death at the early age of 35. Bearing to the verso a printed list of Wunderlich´s recording with Electrola. EX
BAXTER WARNER: (1889-1951) American Actor, Academy Award winner. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Baxter in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold green fountain pen ink to a light area of the background, 'To Patrick, All my very best wishes, Warner Baxter' and dated 1938 in his hand. Some very light, minor staining to the background at the right edge, otherwise VG
STORCHIO ROSINA: (1876-1945) Italian Soprano. Storchio created roles in several operas by Puccini, Leoncavallo, Mascagni and Giordano including Mimi in Leoncavallo´s La Boheme (1897) and Cio-Cio San in Madama Butterfly (1904). A rare and excellent vintage signed and inscribed 9 x 12.5 photograph of Storchio, the Esommariva image from Milano showing the Italian soprano standing in a full length pose, in costume. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to the lower matted border `Rosina Storchio´, also dated beneath in her hand, Milano 1936. Inscribed to the upper border `A Marina Scialapen, Fiore di gioventu e bellezza con l´augurio d´ogni bene´(“To Marina Chaliapin, Flower of youth and beauty with the wish of all the good´) Very light corner crease and few small stains to the matted border, otherwise VG Marina Chaliapin (1912-2009) was the daughter of Russian opera singer Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938), widely regarded as one of the best bass singers of the 20th century.
TEBALDI RENATA: (1922-2004) Italian Soprano. One of the greatest voices of 20th century. An excellent set of a vintage signed and inscribed 7.5 x 9.5 photograph and a very interesting content A.L.S., `Renata Tebaldi´, signed twice, Milan, 3rd August 1951, in Italian. The Bruno Nyc image depicting the Italian diva in a close-up head and shoulders semi profile pose. Signed in bold blue ink to a clear area of the image, al so dated in Milan, 1962, in her hand. To the autograph letter signed, Tebaldi explains that she has just arrived to Milan and refers to her immediate calendar and to her correspondent´s proposal to perform Aida, stating in part `Ho comunicato a Napoli quanto dovevo, metterti d´accordo con le date non e possible foiche l´Assedio di Corinto andrebbe assieme alle vostre recite di Aida.´, ("I have communicated to Naples what I had to, agreeing with the dates is not possible because the Siege of Corinth would go together with your performances of Aida."), Tebaldi further refers to her next immediate commitment `..lasciarmi libera per voi ver poter fare Aida, ma subito dopo tale opera dovrei ritornare a Napoli per fare Traviata.´ ("..leave me free for you to perform Aida, but immediately after this work I should return to Naples to do Traviata."). Further again Tebaldi sends a significant message `Lei che conosce tanto bene il teatro mi comprendera molto bene, Ora, renata Tebaldi deve contare tutti I passi che fa…!´ ("You who know theatre so well will understand me very well, Now, Renata Tebaldi must explain all the steps she takes..!") Tebaldi refers to her future performance as the `Contessa nelle Nozze di Figaro´, to her trip to Rio de Janeiro, and concludes regretting about the Aida performances which will have to be delayed despite her interest `..non potro essere io la fortunata protagonista´ (" …I will not be able to be the fortunate main character") VG, 2
GABLE CLARK: (1901-1960) American Actor, Academy Award winner. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 9.5 x 12.5 photograph of Gable in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull and bearing his M-G-M credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Gable in fountain pen ink to the image, 'To Dorothy, Here's wishing you happiness always, Clark'. A couple of very light, minor stains to the lower edge and some minor mottling to the image, otherwise VG
STELLA ANTONIETTA: (1929- ) Italian Soprano. One of the finest spinto Italian sopranos of the 50´s and 60´s. A very good set of five documents, comprising one A.L.S., and four signed photographs. Vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph, a head and shoulders close-up image of Stella; A.L.S., `Stella´, two pages, 4to, Rome, 25th May 1981, to Renate Bubik, in Italian. Accompanied by the original envelope addressed in Stella´s hand; and three signed and inscribed postcard photographs by Stella, the three Piccagliani photographs depicting the Italian opera singer in costume, in different roles, two in Puccini´s opera Suor Angelica (1918), and one as Teresa in Verdi´s opera La Battaglia di Legnano (1848), all at Teatro Alla Scala of Milano. All are signed in bold blue ink largely to clear areas of the images. VG, 5
SOPRANOS: A good selection of three vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photographs, comprising Toti dal Monte (1893-1975)Italian Soprano. Her real name being Antonietta Meneghel. Best remembered for her performance as Cio-cio-san in Puccini´s Mada. ma Butterfly, recording this role in 1939with Beniamino Gigli. Signed and inscribed `All´amico molto caro prof. Pasquale Alecce per ricordo di Cio-cio-san, Toti dal Monte, Roma, 24th February 1939´, the image showing Toti dal Monte in a full-length pose, in costume, as Cio-cio-san in Puccini´s Madama Butterfly; Giulietta Simionato (1910-2010) Italian Mezzo-Soprano. The Piccagliani image showing Simionato, in a full-length pose, in costume as Carmen at the Teatro Alla Scala, Milan; and Gina Cigna (1900-2001)French-Italian Soprano, the image showing Cigna in a close-up portrait pose. VG, 3
OPERA: Selection of signed postcard photographs and slightly larger, 8 x 10s etc., some vintage, by various female American opera singers including Grace Bumbry (2), Nell Rankin, Rosalind Elias, Rose Bampton, Jennifer Larmore, Dolora Zajick, Kim Criswell, Denyce Graves, Susan Graham, Jane Henschel, Helen Jepson, Kathryn Grayson, Anna Fitziu, Nadine Connor, Frances Yeend, Anna Case, Anna de Cavalieri, Queena Mario, Marion Talley, Gladys Swarthout, Mildred Miller, Blanche Thebom, Regina Resnik etc. A few of the images are colour and some depict the singers in costume poses. Generally VG, 29
OPERA: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs and slightly larger by various Italian sopranos and tenors including Renata Tebaldi, Fedora Barbieri, Toti Dal Monte, Adriana Guerrini, Onelia Fineschi, Luisa Sobrino, Franca Sacchi, Anna Maria Canali, Margherita Carosio, Caterina Mancini, Luisa Tetrazzini (only FR), Emma Tegani, Beniamino Gigli, Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, Giacomo Rimini, Giacinto Prandelli, Aldo Poyesi, Gianni Poggi, Pier Miranda Ferraro, Carlo Cossutta, Gian Franco Cecchele, Gastone Limarilli, Angelo Minghetti, Ugo Benelli, Ferruccio Tagliavini etc. The majority of images are inscribed and depict the singers in costume poses. A few FR, generally G to about VG, 32
OPERA: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs by various opera singers, including Anna Moffo, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Hildegard Hilbrecht, Placido Domingo & Piero Cappuccilli, Arlene Saunders, Lisa della Casa, Placido Domingo, Luigi Ottolini, Irma Beilke, Karl Donch, Otto Wiener, Erich Kunz, Maria Reining, etc… Most are signed to clear areas of the images, and few are inscribed. G to VG, 15
OPERA: Selection of signed postcard photographs and slightly larger, some 8 x 10s etc., by various opera singers including Lauritz Melchior, Olga Brancucci, Anita Conti, Paul Saldou, Richard Kubla, Franco Bonisolli, Ferruccio Massoli, Silvana Zanolli, Emma Tegani, Anna Tomowa-Sintow, Placido Domingo, Edy Amedeo, Biancamaria Casoni, Enrico Fissore, Stella Silva, Yoshika Miykawa, Ruggero Bondino, Anja Silja, Pablo Elvira, Giuseppe Forgione, Danica Mastilovic, Thomas Hampson, Gwyneth Jones, Donnie Ray Albert, Massimo Cavalletti, Marianne Cornetti, Mariana Niculescu, Giulietta Simionato, Rosetta Noli, Phyllis Curtin, Stefka Evstatieva, Ottavio Garaventa, Lucille Manners etc. Some of the photographs are vintage and many of the images depict the singers in costume from various operas. A few FR, generally G to VG, 73
OPERA: Selection of signed 8 x 10 photographs (7), some smaller, various sizes 4 x 5 and 4 x 6 (8), some vintage, by various opera singers, including Kirsten Flagstad, Joan Sutherland, Lily Pons, Licia Albanese in costume, annotated beneath her signature `Suora Angelica by G. Puccini´, Blanche Thebom, Norman Treigle, Patrice Munsel, Rise Stevens, Elisabeth Rethberg, Beverly Sills, Robert Merrill, Dorothy Kirsten, Ezio Pinza, etc.. All are signed to clear areas of the images, few are inscribed. G, 15
NAGEL CONRAD: (1897-1970) American Actor, a founding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who also served as the fourth President of the Academy from 1932-33. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Nagel in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull and bearing his blindstamp to the lower right corner. Signed by Nagel in bold black fountain pen ink to the image, partially across a darker area although reasonably legible. Neatly and lightly mounted to a folio page removed from an album and with some light mottling to the image, G The present photograph was originally included (along with thirty-six others) in a folio calf leather bound presentation album which was one of just fourteen (as far as our research indicates) that were presented to the individual members of a delegation of British journalists who visited America for a two-month tour in 1928. Funded by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the objective of the tour was to improve Anglo-American relations and the presentation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Roosevelt Hotel on 7th November 1928 (just over six months before the first Oscar was presented at the very same venue) was a major highlight of the tour. The album from which the present photograph was extracted had been presented to F. Lawrence Johnson, a journalist associated with the Northeastern Daily Gazette, and the photograph bears an inscription to him.
COWARD NOEL: (1899-1973) English Playwright, Actor and Composer, Academy Award winner. A good vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph, a soft-focus image of Coward in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image. One minor crease to the clear border in the lower left corner, otherwise VG
VON FAULHABER MICHAEL CARDINAL RITTER: (1869-1952) German Catholic Prelate who served as Archbishop of Munich (1917-52) during World War II. Von Faulhaber ordained Joseph Ratzinger (the future Pope Benedict XVI) as a priest in 1951 and was the last surviving Cardinal appointed by Pope Benedict XV. Vintage signed colour postcard by Von Faulhaber, the image being a reproduction of a painting of the Cardinal in a half length pose. Signed ('+ M. Card. Faulhaber') in bold pencil to the verso and dated Speyer, 16th August 1925 in his hand. With a facsimile signature to the lower white border of the recto. Together with Lorenz Jaeger (1892-1975) German Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Paderborn 1941-73. Signed colour 4 x 6 postcard photograph of the Cardinal in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose. Signed ('+ Lorenz Card. Jaeger') in bold black ink with his name alone to the verso. Also including Theodor Innitzer (1875-1955) Austro-Hungarian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Vienna 1932-55. In April 1938, at the time of Adolf Hitler's birthday, Innitzer delivered a sermon in which he declared 'we must confess our faith in our Fuhrer, for there is just one Fuhrer: Jesus Christ'. This greatly angered the Nazi leaders and the following day Innitzer's residence was ransacked. Ink signature ('+ Th Kard. Innitzer') and a few additional words in his hand, including the date 27th March 1934, on a plain postcard with a newspaper portrait of the Cardinal neatly affixed above the signature. G to about VG, 3
GRIFFITH HUGH: (1912-1980) Welsh Actor, Academy Award winner. Vintage signed 9.5 x 7 photograph of Griffith standing outdoors in a three-quarter length pose in costume as Squire Western alongside actress Edith Evans, in costume as Miss Western, in a scene from the film Tom Jones (1963). Signed by Griffith in blue ink to a light area of the image. The actor received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in this film. Rare in this form. EX Provenance: The present photograph originates from the collection of Pierre Goulliard, a French gentleman who, for over 50 years, dedicated himself to obtaining in person autographs of British, American and European movie stars, always obtaining the signatures in fountain pen ink.
HOOVER J. EDGAR: (1895-1972) American law enforcement administrator, the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 1924-72. Vintage signed sepia 4 x 6 photograph of Hoover seated in a three-quarter length pose. Photograph by Fabian Bachrach. Signed ('J. Edgar Hoover') in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower stiff card mount. About EX
LAW ENFORCEMENT: An unusual vintage signed 9.5 x 7.5 photograph by John Du Rose, Detective Chief Superintendent of Scotland Yard, and five of his investigating officers individually, being members of the team who investigated the Hammersmith nude murders of 1964-65, the image depicting the officers, alongside several other colleagues, standing together in full-length poses in a car park, most taking down notes. Signed in bold blue or black fountain pen inks. Together with a selection of small signed cards, pieces, printed book images etc., by various other police officers including Frederick R. Cherrill (1892-1964, Chief Superintendent of the Fingerprint Bureau at New Scotland Yard), Ranulph Bacon (1906-1988, Assistant Commissioner 'A', Metropolitan Police 1961-63, Assistant Commissioner 'C', Metropolitan Police 1963-66 and Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis 1966), Robert Fabian (1901-1978, English police officer, a Detective Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police known as 'Fabian of the Yard'; 2), Richard Jackson (1902-1975, British police officer who served as Assistant Commissioner 'C', Metropolitan Police 1953-63 and as President of Interpol 1960-63; 2) and Edgar Lustgarten (1907-1978, British broadcaster and noted crime writer who hosted Scotland Yard from 1953-61). Generally VG, 8 The Hammersmith nude murders was the name given to a series of six murders in West London in 1964 and 1965. The victims, all prostitutes, were found undressed in or near the River Thames, leading the press to nickname the killer 'Jack the Stripper'. Despite 'intense media interest and one of the biggest manhunts in Scotland Yard's history' the case remains unsolved. Two of the murdered prostitutes were believed to have been peripherally connected to the Profumo Affair of 1963 and the suspects included British light heavyweight boxing champion Freddie Mills.
KEELER CHRISTINE: (1942- 2017) English Model and Showgirl, a central figure in the Profumo Scandal of 1963. Book signed, being a hardback edition of The Truth at Last - My Story, First Edition published by Sidgwick & Jackson, London, 2001. Signed by Keeler with her name alone in blue ink to the title page. Accompanied by the dust jacket. Together with John Profumo (1915-2006) British politician who served as Secretary of State for War 1960-63, during which time he had a sexual relationship with Christine Keeler which subsequently caused a scandal and resulted in his resignation from Harold Macmillan's government. T.L.S., John Profumo, one page, 8vo, n.p. (London?), 3rd June 1955, to P. W. Manzi-Fe, on the printed stationery of the House of Commons. Profumo thanks his correspondent for their letter of congratulations upon the Election result, and comments that he had already heard of Manzi-Fe's sterling work, remarking 'I know Valerie would want to join me in sending you our thanks'. Profumo also refers to his correspondent's visit to the Stratford Alms House and states that he will take the matter up with the Stratford Local Authority personally when he is next in the constituency. Also including Valerie Hobson (1917-1998) English Actress, starred in Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Wife of John Profumo from 1954-98. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Hobson in a half-length pose. Number 1350 from the Picturegoer series. Signed in fountain pen ink with her name alone to the base of the image. Generally VG to EX, 3
WELLES ORSON: (1915-1985) American Actor & Film Director, Academy Award winner. Vintage black ink signature ('Orson Welles') to the head of a 4to page removed from an album, dated September 1960 in an unidentified hand. The page also bears eight other signatures to the recto and verso including Bourvil (1917-1970, French actor and singer), Andre Dassary (1912-1987, French operetta tenor and 'chanson' singer; adding a sketch of two mountains and a rugby ball in his hand), Jean Marais (1913-1998, French actor), Michel Bouquet (1925- , French actor) etc. VG Provenance: The present page originates from the restaurant visitor's book of Jean Cassini, a renowned French restaurateur in Avignon, both at the Hotel d'Europe and his own establishment, Restaurant Cassini. The visitor's book was in use from 1957-82.
COOPER GARY: (1901-1961) American actor, Academy Award winner. A good vintage black ink signature ('Gary Cooper') and self-caricature (?) by Cooper to the centre of a 4to page removed from an album. Immediately beneath his signature the actor has drawn a simple, although appealing, ink sketch of a cowboy wearing a ten-gallon hat and smoking a cigarette from which smoke rings can be seen ascending, the image reminiscent of Cooper's strong, silent style of acting and, perhaps, his role as Marshal Will Kane in the film High Noon (1952) for which he won a Best Actor Oscar. Dated 23rd September 1960 in another hand. The page also bears four other signatures to the recto and verso including that of Pierre Mondy (1925-2012) French actor and director. VG Provenance: The present page originates from the restaurant visitor's book of Jean Cassini, a renowned French restaurateur in Avignon, both at the Hotel d'Europe and his own establishment, Restaurant Cassini. The visitor's book was in use from 1957-82.
HALLYDAY JOHNNY: (1943-2017) French pop singer & actor, credited with having brought rock and roll to France. Vintage blue ink signature and inscription ('Pour Jean - avec toute mon amitie, a bientot, Johnny Hallyday') to the base of a 4to page removed from an album, also bearing five unidentified signatures to either side. Hallyday's signature could be neatly excised from the page if so desired. VG Provenance: The present page originates from the restaurant visitor's book of Jean Cassini, a renowned French restaurateur in Avignon, both at the Hotel d'Europe and his own establishment, Restaurant Cassini. The visitor's book was in use from 1957-82.
DALI SALVADOR: (1904-1989) Spanish Surrealist Painter. A very good vintage signature with drawing by Dali. Attractively and flamboyantly signed 'Dali´, with his typically large signature, to a 7.5 x 9.5 (19,5 x 24,7 cm) page removed from an autograph album. Dali has boldly drawn in blue ink a shooting star to the heading and a large sketch of an ant beneath. Dated to the bottom right corner, 1959, in his hand. To the verso the autograph album page bears few unidentified signatures. Small overall minor age toning, with one stain, not affecting the signature or drawing. G Provenance: The present page originates from the restaurant visitor's book of Jean Cassini, a renowned French restaurateur in Avignon, both at the Hotel d'Europe and his own establishment, Restaurant Cassini. The visitor's book was in use from 1957-82.
RENOIR PIERRE-AUGUSTE: (1841-1919) French Impressionist Artist. A good vintage signed 6 x 10.5 photograph, being a reproduction of one of the artist's studies of a naked lady, standing in a full length pose wearing a hat, and with a dog at her side. Signed ('Renoir') in bold black ink with his name alone to the lower border. Also signed by the Mayor of Cagnes beneath a short statement confirming the authenticity of Renoir's signature, dated 10th January 1911. The lower border also features the Mayor's official purple rubber stamp. Neatly mounted to a page removed from a contemporary album. Some extremely minor, light dust staining to the edges, about VG
HARRISON REX: (1908-1990) English actor, Academy Award winner. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of the actor seated in a full length pose in costume as Julius Caesar in a scene from the American epic historical drama film Cleopatra (1963) in which he starred alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Signed in blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. It was for his performance in this film that Harrison received a Best Actor Oscar nomination. VG
WELLES ORSON: (1915-1985) American Actor & Film Director, Academy Award winner. An excellent vintage signed 9 x 6.5 photograph of Welles, the unusual image showing Welles seated in a half-length pose alongside friends and musicians at a Viennese restaurant. Stamped to the verso by Foto Choutka, photographer, Vienna. Signed by Welles in blue ink to a clear and attractive small area of the image. The present image was taken during the time of the filming of The Third Man, 1949,widely considered one of the best British films of all time. VG
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