AIDE, Charles Hamilton (1826-1906). Musician, composer and poet.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Maxwell Lyte promising to send her some sketches for her exhibition, 2 pages 8vo, Ascot, Berkshire, 30 April no year.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2462]
ALBANI, Emma (1847-1930). Canadian soprano.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Hardy on two sides of a correspondence card (traces of former mounting in the margin), 16 The Boltons, 'Thursday' no date. Inviting Miss Hardy (and 'little Winny') to tea to celebrate 'Baby's birthday'.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24920]
ALBANI, Emma (1847-1930). Canadian soprano.
Signature and date ('1905') on a black-edged, monogrammed correspondence card (traces of former mounting at the corners).
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 7690]
ALEXANDER, Sir George (1858-1915). Actor-manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to Norman Forbes expressing the hope of seeing him at the St James's Theatre, 1 p 8vo with envelope, Chorleywood, 3 Dec 1904.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2467]
ALEXANDER, Sir George (1858-1915). Actor-manager.
Typewritten Letter Signed to J.C. Joicey announcing that he had acquired a walking stick given by Thackeray to Dickens, various autographs etc., 1 p 4to, 25 Feb 1915.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2466]
ANDERSON, Mary (1859-1940). Actress and musician.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Mary de Navarro') to Mrs [John] Drinkwater inviting her and her family to visit, 2 sides of a correspondence-card, 3 Aug 1932.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2470]
ARNAUD, Yvonne (1895-1958). Actress.
Signature on a small white card, ca 40 x 75 mm (1½ x 3 inches).
£22 / $34 / €25 [No: 20139]
ASHWELL, Lena (d.1957). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Lacy apologisng for having missed seeing a play, 3 pages 8vo, no date.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2474]
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Seton, accepting an invitation, 1 page 8vo, Berkeley Square, 'Monday' no date.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2608]
BANCROFT, Sir Squire (1841-1926). Actor and theatre manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Lawson, asking him to report fully on a lecture Bancroft is to give, 4 pages 8vo, Berkeley Square, 18 October 1902.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2609]
BANCROFT, Sir Squire (1841-1926). Actor & theatrical manager.
Collection of 3 Autograph Letters Signed ('B.' & 'S.B.B.') to Parkinson ('The pedantry of "Regius" & other Professors is too profound for me'), with ms. of stage directions.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3006]
BARBIROLLI, Sir John (1899-1970). Conductor.Typewritten Letter Signed to W Piercy, 1 page 4to, writing paper of The Hallé Concerts Society, 11 November 1957. Expressing his pleasure at receiving a letter from 'someone who has played under Johann Strauss in Vienna', and talking about broadcasts.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 6333]
BARBIROLLI, Sir John (1899-1970). Conductor.Programme for a concert given by the Brighton Philharmonic Society, 27 May 1945, signed on the front (rather soiled and worn in the folds). A simple four-page programme for a Hallé concert of Rossini, Debussy, Richard Strauss and Tchaikovsky.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 21956]
BARRETT, Wilson (1846-1904). Actor and dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Farjeon, discussing at length the potential for dramatisation of a novel, 4 pages 8vo (filing holes), Theatre Royal, Bradford, 26 September 1887.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2620]
BATEMAN, Kate Josephine (Mrs Crowe) (1843-1917). American actress.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Kate Crowe'), to Mr Farquhar, sympathising with his ill health, 1 page 8vo, Earl's Court Square, 23 Nov no year.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2623]
BAUMGARTNER, Rudolf (1917-2002). Swiss conductor and violinist.Autograph Letter Signed on both sides of a postcard to a colleague, Kufstein, Tyrol, 31 August 1934. With a full transcript and translation. Promising the second instalment of an article, expressing the hope that his fee will be duly credited against his membership subscription, and asking for four or five free copies.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 23129]
BENNETT, Sir William Sterndale (1816-1875). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed to the Revd J.B. Mayor, 1 page 8vo, on embossed writing paper of the Athenaeum, 10 November 1864. Reporting that his son will be in town soon and will collect his books and that he is going to Cambridge to see how the boy is getting on.
£50 / $79 / €58 [No: 22660]
BENSON, Sir Frank (1858-1939). Actor.
Autograph Letters to Mr Gatehouse, regretting that he had missed 'Anthony and Cleopatra', 1 page 8vo, Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool, 9 May no year.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2639]
BERLIOZ, Hector (1803-1869). French composer.Letter Signed ('H. Berlioz' in pencil) to Jules Simon, 1 page 4to, (splits in folds professionally repaired), Paris, 28 August 1850. Signed with fifteen other members of the Comité de l'Association des Artistes Musiciens for example, Joseph Lockroy and Achille Comte. Celebrating the actions of the 25th of August.
£550 / $869 / €649 [No: 4403]
BERNHARDT, Sarah (1844-1923). French actress.Autograph Letter Signed to her lawyer, Vaucherot, 2½ pages 16mo with her characgeristic grey border and monogram, no date. Sending 2,000 francs to pay a creditor, suggesting an excuse for not paying the debt immediately, and proposing that another creditor be told to expect payment soon.
£250 / $395 / €295 [No: 24951]
BERNSTEIN, Leonard (1918-1990). American composer and conductor.Autograph Note Signed ('Lenny') to the Greek harpsichordist Lina Lalandi, with a postscript on the reverse, 29 January 1975. Congratulating her on the award of the OBE, (signing himself 'Yr. OBEdient servant').
£250 / $395 / €295 [No: 21885]
BISHOP, Sir Henry Rowley (1785-1861). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed to the actor and theatre manager R[obert William] Elliston, 2 pages 4to with address-leaf (some splitting), Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 4 September 1819. Imploring Elliston to engage Miss Lyon for the following season as she has been recently dismissed, with the rest of the chorus, from Drury Lane Theatre.
£75 / $118 / €88 [No: 21783]
BLUMENTHAL, Jacques (1829-1908). Composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to C.C. White, sending his autograph, 1 page 8vo, Hyde Park Gate, 10 Mar 1891.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2813]
BLUMENTHAL, Jacques (1829-1908). Composer.
Programme of the Wells Musical Association Open Meeting, 4 printed pages 8vo, 4 June 1889, signed by Blumenthal whose 'Gather ye Rosebuds' is featured.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2815]
[BOADEN, James] (1762-1839). Drama critic & biographer.
Autograph Letter Signed from Caroline Boaden to J.W. Nichols, thanking him for his assistance with the Literary Fund Society, 2 pages 8vo, no place, 19 Mar [1839].
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2817]
BOUCICAULT, Dionysius Lardner (1820-1890). Actor and playwright.Autograph Letter Signed ('Dion Boucicault') to Mr ?Tangye, 1 page 8vo (tipped to the reamains of an album leaf), 9 Bentinck Street, 11 November no year. Telling him that Boucicault had secured a box for him at the Haymarket for the following night, and adding that as he is writing in the dark 'I am sure you will excuse my hieraglyphic caligraphy'.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 24976]
BOULT, Sir Adrian (1889-1983). Orchestral conductor.
Signature, probably cut from the foot of a letter, with 'Music Director' typed beneath it, ca 45 x 111 mm (2 x 4½ inches). Traces of former mounting on the back.
£20 / $31 / €23 [No: 6631]
BRAITHWAITE, Dame Lilian (1873-1948). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Maude, crying off an engagement on the grounds of a poisoned finger, 2 pages 8vo, 2 Pelham Crescent, no date.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2825]
BRANDRAM, Samuel (1824-1892). Reciter.
Autograph Letter Signed to Frank N. Eaton, confirming a booking, 1 p. 8vo, Richmond, Surrey, 3 Aug 1892 (4 months before he died).
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3282]
BROUGHAM, John (1810-1880). Irish actor & dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My Dear Madame', thanking her hastily for her hospitality, on the eve of his departure for America, 2 pages 8vo, 40 Albemarle Street, 9 May 1864.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3258]
BUCKSTONE, John Baldwin (1802-1870). Actor & dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Madam', discussing the terms for a benefit performance, 2 pages 8vo, Haymarket Theatre, 12 Jul 1856.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3330]
BUNNING, Herbert (1863-1937). Musical producer & composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed lady, arranging for her to call so that he can write in her autograph album, 1 page 4to, 154 Regent Street, 23 Nov 1902.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 2830]
CAMPBELL, Mrs Patrick (1865-1940). Actress.Signature on a pink 8vo album leaf (oblong), the signature underlined and dated 1909.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 24125]
CAMPBELL, Mrs Patrick (1865-1940). Actress.Autograph Letter Signed ('Beatrice Stella Cornwallis-West') to Mr Wedgewood, 2 pages 8vo on black-edged paper, 43 Savoy Court, 21 April 1918. Returning something ('I believe this is yours'), asking for news of his nephew and adding, apropos someone doubtless illegible 'Someone speaking on the phone seems attached to her'.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 25342]
CANTOR, Eddie (1892-1964). American entertainer.
Signature on white card, ca 50 x 90 mm (2 x 3½ inches).
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 5255]
CECIL, Arthur (Arthur Cecil Blunt) (1843-1896). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hyam, thanking him for a Xmas card, & inviting him to see The Magistrate, 1 p. 8vo, Court Theatre, 29 Dec 1885.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3612]
CHARPENTIER, Gustave (1860-1956). French composer.Typewritten Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Chère Madame'), thought to be Marguerite Herleroy, the singer, 1 page 8vo, Paris, 30 June 1919.
£120 / $189 / €141 [No: 21642]
CHARPENTIER, Gustave (1860-1956). French composer.Signature and message of greetings ('Meilleurs voeux et souvenirs') on the reverse of a picture postcard advertising his opera 'Louise', January 1932.
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 21989]
CHATTERTON, Frederick Harpist.
Letter in the third person in a secretarial hand, to the Misses Fergusson, 2 pages 8vo, 143 Clifton Road, St John's Wood, 'Monday 15th' no date. Accepting their invitation and forwarding a copy of a new song, which he thinks Miss Fergusson might like to sing to his harp accompaniment at her musical soirée.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 7926]
CHATTERTON, Frederick Harpist.
Autograph Letter (third person) to Miss Ferguson, 2 pages 8vo, 14 Clifton Road, St John's Wood, 2 June no year. Sending her tickets for his Matinée, and asking her to mention it to her friends.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 7925]
CHERUBINI, Luigi (1760-1842). Italian composer.Autograph Letter Signed in French to Delatour, perhaps the Parisian publisher, 1 page 4to with integral blank (a little worn), Paris 17 April 1841. Thanking him for a volume of history by Silvio Pellico and for his kind letter, and offering him in return a little canon (not present) inscribed in an album.
£425 / $671 / €501 [No: 22526]
COATES, Albert (1882-1953). Conductor & composer.
Bold signature on an album leaf, no date.
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 20384]
COFFIN, Charles Hayden (1862-1935). Vocalist & actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Sheldon, sending her the name of some publishers who may be able to help her, 1 p. 8vo, Grand Hotel Tivoli, Lucerne, 15 Jul 1909.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3809]
COMEDIANS Signatures of George Robey, George Lashwood and Wilkie Bard on an 8vo album leaf (oblong). Bard's signature is dated 1910.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 24087]
COMPTON, Edward (1854-1918). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Barry', accepting an invitation to lunch & attempting to set up a meeting with Mrs Chapman, 1 p. 8vo, Worthing, 14 Sep 1909.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3876]
COMPTON, Fay (1894-1978). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Fay'), on a postcard, to Miss Evelyn Brooke, sending tickets for a matinée, Hampstead, 14 May 1914.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3877]
COOPER, Gladys (1888-1970). Character actress.
Signature on a small card, ca 45 x 75 mm (2 x 3 inches).
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 20136]
COQUELIN, Cadet (1841-1909). French actor, known as Coquelin aîné [the elder].Autograph Letter Signed in French to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (oblong), Walsingham House, Piccadilly, 'Vendredi 30 Juin' no year. Proposing to receive his correspondent the next day at 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 22262]
COWARD, Sir Noël (1899-1973). Actor, playwright, composer, lyricist, painter, & author.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Melville, 2½ pages 8vo (evidence of former mounting in the margin), Goldenhurst Farm, Aldington, Kent, 12 June 1931. Crying off attending her show on the grounds that he is in the country 'working against time on my new show for Drury Lane'.
£285 / $450 / €336 [No: 24923]
COWARD, Sir Noël (1899-1973). Actor, playwright, composer, lyricist, painter, & author.Postcard-sized photograph (head and shoulders in naval uniform), signed clearly in ink and dated 1943. The photograph is also inscribed by Coward 'In Which we Serve', i.e. the 1942 film from which the still shot is taken.
£225 / $355 / €265 [No: 25299]
COWARD, Sir Noël (1899-1973). Actor, playwright, composer, lyricist, painter, & author.Autograph Letter Signed ('Noël') to 'Dear Dorothy' (?Dickson), 1 page 4to, 111 Ebury Street, 16 March no year.
£150 / $237 / €176 [No: 24983]
CRESWICK, William (1813-1888). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to W. Church, promising 'a superlative dish of tea' on his arrival, 1 page 8vo, Kennington Park, 14 Oct 1884.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3967]
CRESWICK, William (1813-1888). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Winfield Crane, protesting that his income has been incorrectly assessed, as expenses were not deducted, & giving a list of his roles, 3 pages 4to, 1849
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 3966]
Autograph Letter Signed to [Mary] Carmichael, 1 page 8vo, 38 Harley Street, 22 March 1898. Sending his card (no longer present) as an introduction to his brother in New York state.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 22336]
DAREWSKI, Max Musician.
Postcard-sized photograph Signed ('Sincerely yours / Max Darewski / 1907'), showing the young prodigy, baton in hand, conducting.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 6023]
DOLBY, Charlotte Sainton- (1821-1885). Composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Fergusson, sincerely regretting that she will not be able to attend her party on grounds of fatigue, 3½ pages 8vo, Gloucester Place, 7 July no year.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 1126]
DOLIN, Sir Anton (1904-1983). Ballet dancer & choreographer.
Signature underlined twice, on an album leaf, ca 95 x 160 mm (3½ x 6 inches).
£28 / $44 / €33 [No: 20162]
[D'OYLY CARTE, Dame Bridget] (1908-1985). Granddaughter of Richard D'Oyly Carte.
2 letters, secretarially signed, to Hart Plain School, giving permission to perform H.M.S. Pinafore and discussing orchestral parts, 3 pages 4to, 1951.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 4151]
DRURY LANE THEATRE
Copied extracts from 'The Times' of 5 June and 12 June 1843, discussing the Theatre's funding problems and the resignation of William Macready, 3 pages folio.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 1167]
DUKES, Ashley (1885-1959). Critic and theatre manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to Kennedy Williamson, acceding to his request & remarking 'it just threatens to expose my own vast ignorance', 1 p oblong 8vo, London, 31 March 1950.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 1190]
DUKES, Ashley (1885-1959). Critic and theatre manager.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Nicolas Bentley, offering to donate spare seats at performances in response to Bentley's letter, ½-page 4to, Mercury Theatre, 17 January 1949.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 1531]
DU MAURIER, Sir Gerald (1873-1934). Actor and theatrical manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to Sichel explaining the sorts of parts he wants to play, 1½ pages 8vo on black-edged paper, no place, 8 September no year.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 4153]
DU MAURIER, Sir Gerald (1873-1934). Actor and theatrical manager.
Typewritten Letter Signed ('Gerald') to Horace Vachell, Orange Street, 22 April 1932. Remarking that 'I am afraid I don't see myself as a German General, but all the same, why not let me read the play, as I might possibly be able to place it for you ...'
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 1191]
DUSE, Eleanora (1859-1924). Italian actress.Autograph Letter Signed to Signora Maddalena, 3½ pages 4to with envelope, Hotel Bristol, Vienna, no date. Sending ecstatic thanks for her kindness, and asking her to interpret in an interview with Director of the Vienna Burgtheater.
£150 / $237 / €176 [No: 25028]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('My dear friend'), 1 page 8vo, (remains of former mount), no place, 'Wednesday Evening', no date. Asking after her friend's health.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 1315]
ELLA, John (1802-1888). Violinist and director of concerts.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed Lady ('Madame'), 4 pages 8vo, Victoria Square, 10 July 1877. Reminiscing about Ladykirk and the pleasant times he spent there.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 1385]
ELLIOTT, Maxime (Jessie Dermot) (1871-1940). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'Sir Alfred', 1½ pages 8vo (facing pages), St James's Street, no date. Thanking him for sending her 'such a charming message'.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 1407]
ELMAN, Mischa (1891-1967). Russian-born violinist.
Signature ('Yours truly / Mischa Elman / London March 1927'), irregularly cut and glued to the remains of an album leaf, ca 50 x 90 mm (2 x 3½ inches).
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 7064]
ELVEY, Sir George Job (1816-1893). Organist and composer.Series of seven Autograph Letters Signed to John Gough Nichols (1806-1873, printer), 23 pages 8vo, with one to Lucy [Nichols] from ?Mrs Elvey and two further letters.
£225 / $355 / €265 [No: 23346]
EVANS, Dame Edith Mary Booth (d. 1976). Actress.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Mr Chapman, 1 page 8vo, Albany, Piccadilly, 3 February 1948. Agreeing to be a patron of his festival ('which has my best wishes').
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 5049]
Autograph Letter Signed to Lord Monteagle, 2½ pages 8vo, no place, 26 April 1871. Advising him how to obtain a good piano cheaply from Sprechers, by paying in installments.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 1910]
FARREN, William (1786-1861). Comedian.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Dunn, 1 page 8vo, (some staining on fold, remains of former mount), no place, no date. Asking him to give a letter to Mr Price.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 1928]
FECHTER, Charles Albert (1824-1879). Actor and dramatist.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear friend'), 1 page 8vo, 18 Marlborough Place, St John's Wood, no date. Deferring an engagement ('Don't come tomorrow ... and be kind enough to tell Miss Monthill that I have to read, write and sign, all sorts of law papers of most important business ...').
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 21124]
FECHTER, Charles Albert (1824-1879). Actor and dramatist.Autograph Letter Signed in French to Renand, 1 page 8vo, 18 Marlborough Place, no date. Introducing his old friend Mr Mathieu-Plessy, who was hoping for help with selling his products, and adding that he had no personal news.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 22539]
FIELDS, Dame Gracie (1898-1979). Actress.Three Autograph Letters Signed to the D'Oyly Carte tenor, Derek Oldham (1887-1968), in all 3 pages 8vo and 2 pages 4to, London and Capri etc., 1940-1964. Graciously thanking Oldham for his letters and standing by her previous pronouncements.
£125 / $197 / €147 [No: 24891]
FISTOULARI, Anatole (1907-1995). Conductor.
Bold signature in ink, dated London, 1944, on paper mounted on an album leaf.
£30 / $47 / €35 [No: 21439]
FOLDES, Andor (1913-1992). Pianist.Autograph Letter Signed to Dr Ernest Roth at Boosey and Hawkes in London, on an air letter form, New York, 23 December 1948. Looking forward to another pleasurable meeting when he returns to London and giving details of his forthcoming tour when he will play Bartok, Beethoven and Mozart.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 21853]
FUCHS, Carl (1865-1951). Cellist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Atkin, 2 pages 8vo, Manchester, 22 September 1888. Offering to give her parcel to one of his friends who is going to Germany and will send it from Bonn to Frankfurt for her.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 0860]
FUCHS, Carl (1865-1951). Cellist.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Elliot, 2 pages 8vo, Manchester, 21 March 1902. Apologising for refusing to sign her autograph-book as he was in a hurry to catch a train, offering to write something in it if she sends him the book, and hoping to play with her again in the future.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 0858]
FURTWANGLER, Wilhelm (1886-1954). German conductor and composer.Typewritten Letter Signed to A. Roth of Boosey & Hawkes, 1 page large 4to, Clarens, 11 August 1948. With a full translation. Explaining that he had performed [Stravinsky's] Petroushka Suite in Salzburg, commenting on the performance and the concert hall and discussing future plans.
£550 / $869 / €649 [No: 23131]
GADE, Niels Wilhelm (1817-1890). Danish composer and conductor.Fine Autograph Music Quotation Signed of five bars for S.A.T.B. in E major headed 'Prolog am Elverskud' on lined music-paper, 205 x 270 mm. (8 x 11 inches), Leizig, July 1854. Inscribed to Gurkhaus (probably the principal of the music firm of F. Kistner in Leipzig).
£450 / $711 / €531 [No: 22793]
GADSBY, Henry Robert (1842-1907). Musician.
Autograph Note Signed to Professor Wilson, 1 page 8vo, no place, no date. Making an appointment to see him.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 0981]
GALLI-CURCI, Amelita (1882-1963). Opera singer.
Signature and date (1934), ca 55 x 105 mm (2½ x 4 inches), closely trimmed at the left.
£28 / $44 / €33 [No: 5157]
GENÉE-ISITT, Adeline (1878-1970). Ballerina.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Miller, 1½ pages 8vo, Hanover Terrace, 10 January 1925. Thanking her for a letter, and requesting that they meet in the near future.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 0119]
GERALDO, Gerald Walcan-Bright (1904-1974). Dance-band leader & musician.
Postcard-sized photograph Signed, showing the band-leader in his gaucho outfit, staring at the camera with smouldering eyes and slick-backed hair.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6204]
GERMAN, Sir Edward (1862-1936). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Rosenfred, 1 page 8vo, 5 Hall Road, St John's Wood, 12 April 1905. Declining to sign a photograph whose publication had not been authorised.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 7777]
GÉROME, Jean Léon (1824-1904). French painter.Group of four Autograph Letters Signed, 4 pages 8vo and 16mo, two on headed paper of 65 boulevard de Clichy, Paris, two autograph envelopes, [1858]-1903 where dated
£450 / $711 / €531 [No: 25404]
GIELGUD, Sir John (1904-2000). Actor.Brief Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Jeanne Heal, 1 page 4to (A4 - four small lines in the middle of the sheet) with envelope, South Pavilion, Wotton Underwood, 6 January 1975. 'All thanks for your kind and enthusiastic letter. I am so pleased to know that the readings gave you pleasure.'
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 25072]
GIGLI, Beniamino (1890-1957). Operatic tenor.Postcard-sized photograph of Gigli (full length on a boat holding aloft his sailor's cap), signed vertically in ink, 1951.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 21095]
GIGLI, Beniamino (1890-1957). Operatic tenor.Press photograph of Gigli (half length) blowing out the candles on a birthday cake, inscribed, signed and dated 1955, 200 x 148 mm (8 x 6 inches). A little worn at the edges.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 21096]
GOODMAN, Maude (d. 1938). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Octavia] Susman, 1½ pages 8vo, 7 Addison Crescent, Kensington, 28 July 1903. Complying with a request.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 5454]
GOUNOD, Charles François (1818-1893). French composer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Mon cher ami'), 1 page 8vo with integral blank, Paris, 17 Rue LaRochefoucault, 21 November 1876. A note on the reverse suggests that the letter is to the author [Louis] Gallet (1835-1898), some of whose words had been set to music by Gounod.
£275 / $434 / €324 [No: 22558]
GOUNOD, Charles François (1818-1893). French composer.Autograph Letter Signed to 'Mon cher Coulon', 1 page 8vo with integral blank leaf, 1 January 1889. Mentioning Jeanne d'Arc, perhaps the mass he composed in honour of her memory, and complaining of toothache, fatigue and bad nights.
£250 / $395 / €295 [No: 25058]
GRAIN, Richard Corney (1844-1895). Public entertainer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Marshall, Stagshaw House, Corbridge on Tyne, 'Written Aug 2 but not posted till Aug 8th' no year. Begging Marshall to meet him in Sevenoaks to cheer him up.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 5503]
GRAVES, George (1876-1949). Actor.
Postcard-sized photograph of Graves in the person of the Duke of Monte Blaco in The Sleeping Beauty, Signed ('My regards to you! / Yours/George Grave
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6203]
GROSSMITH, George (1847-1912). Entertainer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Maurice, 1 page 8vo, 28 Dorset Square (on paper of the Queen's Hotel, Birmingham), 14 February 1896. Telling her that he must return home after the recital, but inviting her to call round at the end '& let me say "how do you do?"'.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 25056]
GROSSMITH, Walter Weedon (1854-1919). Comedian.
Postcard-sized photograph Signed ('Yours sincerely / Weedon Grossmith'), three-quarter view in frock coat and wing collar.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6206]
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed woman ('Dear Madam'), 2 pages 8vo, Westbourne Park Road, 16 June 1888. Explaining that professional duties prevent her from attending the meeting, but that she wishes her correspondent's good cause every success.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6214]
HAAS, Alma (1847-1932). Pianist
Autograph Letter (third person) to Miss Eggar, 1 page 12mo (traces of former mounting in the margins), Westbourne Park Road, 12 July 1911. Accepting an invitation.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6213]
HALLE, Sir Charles (1819-1895). Pianist & conductor.Carte-de-visite photograph (head and shoulders) by A. Brothers of Manchester, signed and inscribed in ink, no date.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 22395]
HARDING, Gilbert Charles (1907-1960). Broadcasting & television personality.
Typewritten Letter Signed to an unnamed peer ('My dear Lord') with autograph superscription & subscript, 1 page 8vo, 18 Cadogan Place, 18 June 1953. Agreeing with the need for 'umble pie', hoping to meet again and asking for the peer's telephone number to 'aid the happy occasion of our meeting again'.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6561]
HARDING, Gilbert Charles (1907-1960). Broadcasting & television personality.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Dalton, 2 pages 8vo with envelope, Savage Club writing paper, as from 11 Berkeley Court, 26 November 1950. Thanking her for her letter, and explaining that he is so exhausted that he cannot take on any more engagements.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6560]
HARE, John (Fairs) (1844-1921). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Wilson, 3 pages 8vo, Garrick Club, 2 March 1901. Giving details of his professional plans, including a series of 'farewell' performances.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 6575]
HARE, John (Fairs) (1844-1921). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (soiled), Central Station Hotel, Glasgow, 1 July 1891. Thanking his correspondent for making him an honorary member of the Arts Club.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6574]
HARVEY, Sir John Martin (1863-1944). Actor-manager.
Brief Autograph Note Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (oblong), no place, no date. Declaring that he has only one or two small parts left.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6696]
HASKELL, Arnold Lionel David (1903-1980). Balletomane.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Professor Haskell') to Nicolas Bentley, one side of a correspondence card, 22 Hornton Street, no date. Dating the first appearance of the Bourgeois Gentilhomme ('The décor & costumes were all lost in a warehouse fire & the work has never been revived.')
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 6698]
HENSCHEL, Sir George (1850-1934). Musician.Series of 12 Autograph Letters Signed to Mr Webb, 36 pages 8vo or small 4to (rather worn, with filing-holes), The Red House, Hornton Street, 28 March 1930 - 15 January 1931. A compact correspondence chronicling a rather sad musical adventure.
£350 / $553 / €412 [No: 23739]
HENSCHEL, Sir George (1850-1934). Musician.Autograph Letter Signed to [Mary] Carmichael, 1 page 8vo, no place, 23 March 1895. Sending his terms (no longer present), and, if agreeable, arranging to 'make room for your friends'.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 22332]
HICKS, Sir (Edward) Seymour (George) (1871-1949). Actor-manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My Dear Gillie', 2 pages 8vo (slightly soiled), Green Room Club, 20 Bedford Street, 'Friday' no date. Asking Gillie to get 'the Fife children' to come and see Alice in Wonderland.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 6898]
HICKS, Sir (Edward) Seymour (George) (1871-1949). Actor-manager.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Temple Thurston at the Garrick Club, 31 Welbeck Street, 17 July 1929. Making arrangements to produce a farce, which will be written by both of them (The construction is the most important thing I take it in a play of this kind.).
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 6899]
HINTON, Arthur (1869-1941). Composer.Archive of letters, contracts etc.
£385 / $608 / €454 [No: 24639]
HORNIMAN, Annie Elizabeth Fredericka (1860-1937). Pioneer of the modern theatre repertory movement.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 14 Montagu Mansions, 11 April 1918. Gently turning down her correspondent's play ('Your ideas are good, but so many changes of scene would entail much expense. I am sure that it would amuse children ... .').
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 20739]
HUSCH, Gerhard Singer.
Signature on the cover of a programme for a Wigmore Hall recital of Schubert's Die Winterreise, 28 January [1936]; with a ticket stub.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 6508]
Autograph Letter Signed to the editor of the Royal Magazine, 3 pages 8vo (remains of glue on the 4th, blank, page), Maida Vale, 25 September 1903. Acquiesing to his request for photographs and offering to send some along.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 7732]
ITURBI, José (1895-1980). Pianist, conductor & composer.Signature above the biographical notes about him in a programme of the Concert Club Courtauld-Sargent Concerts with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Held on Monday & Tuesday, 12 & 13 October [1936]; with a ticket stub for the performance.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 6507]
ITURBI, José (1895-1980). Pianist, conductor & composer.
Signature and date (1936) on a small card, 55 x 90 mm (ca 2 x 3½ inches).
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 6451]
Typewritten Letter Signed to R H Ward, 1 page 4to (oblong) on writing paper of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 September 1945. Returning a play which he fears is not suitable for production by him.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 7833]
JOACHIM, Joseph (1831-1907). Hungarian violinist and composer.Brief Autograph Letter Signed ('J.J.') in English on a correspondence-card to Mrs Warburg, no place, no date.
£150 / $237 / €176 [No: 24331]
JONES, Henry Arthur (1851-1929). Dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Herbert, 1 page 8vo, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents' Park, 'Sunday' no date. Making arrangments to meet and inviting him to the Globe ('Will you & Mrs Eden join us to see Richard?').
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 19844]
JONES, Henry Arthur (1851-1929). Dramatist.
Autograph quotation, signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong) on his Regents Park writing-paper, undated. 'Nymphs and dryads may be as a good a name for the great secret as germ-plasm and protoplasm / Judah Act 3'.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 19845]
JONES, Richard (1779-1851). Actor & dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo (trimmed), 14 Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, 23 April 1824. Declining an invitation to dine on the grounds of a previous engagement to entertain 'our country friends'.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 19851]
KEAN, Charles John (1811-1868). Actor and theatre manager.Brief Autograph Letter Signed to Mr (?Mrs) Shaw, 1 page 8vo (a little worn and with old fold marks), 'Wednesday night', no date. 'Thank you. It will do admirably. Just the thing.'
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 24767]
KEAN, Ellen (1805-1880). Actress.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Sir'), 1 page 8vo, no place, 28 July [watermark 1858]. Sending her thanks, and those of her husband Charles Kean, for a gift of salmon.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 2597]
KELLIE, Lawrence (1862-1932). Singer & composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed woman ('Dear Madam'), 1 page 8vo, Clarendon Lodge, Shanklin, 4 October 1891. Regretting that she cannot meet his price of £10 10s, and asking how high she might be prepared to go.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 20130]
KEMBLE, Fanny (1809-1893). Actress and author.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Brookfield, 2 pages 4to (tattered and torn), Park Hotel, 'Thursday 16th', n.y Declining an invitation on behalf of Harry and herself, due to the pressure of work commitments.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 21186]
KEMBLE, Fanny (1809-1893). Actress and author.Incomplete Autograph Letter Signed to Mr ?Douce, 2 pages 8vo (some traces of mounting on the reverse), no place, no date. Reminding him of her offer to take Blanche and Valentia shopping, and asking if they would like to go to the opera the following Tuesday.
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 21185]
KENTNER, Louis (1905-1987). Pianist and composer.
Signature on the cover of a programme, bearing his photograph, for an Aeolian Hall Liszt recital held on Thursday, 8 October [1936]. With a ticket stub.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 6506]
KENTNER, Louis (1905-1987). Pianist and composer.
Signature on a 8vo programme for a concert with the City of Birmingham Orchestra conducted by George Weldon (somewhat soiled), 17 December 1945. Kentner plays Franck and Liszt.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 20420]
KREISLER, Fritz (1875-1962). Austrian-born violinist.Signature in ink on an album leaf, dated 1926.
£75 / $118 / €88 [No: 25332]
KRIPS, Josef (1902-1974). Austrian conductor and violinist.
Bold signature in pencil above a squiggle that could be the date 'May 36', 95 x 140 mm. (ca. 4 x 5½ inches).
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 23255]
KUBELIK, Jan (1880-1940). Violinist.Postcard-sized photograph, almost full-length, holding his violin and bow, signed in ink on the image, no date.
£75 / $118 / €88 [No: 24461]
KUBELIK, Jan (1880-1940). Violinist.Signature and date (6 December 1910) on a yellow 8vo (oblong) album leaf.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24082]
KUBELIK, Jan (1880-1940). Violinist.
Signature on dark blue paper.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 7720]
KUBELIK, Jan (1880-1940). Violinist.
Signature, on an album leaf, ca 95 x 160 mm (3½ x 6 inches), dated 31 October 1930. Together with another signature.
£20 / $31 / €23 [No: 20154]
KUHE, William (1823-1912). Pianist & composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to W[ilhelm] Ganz on a postcard, 51 Warwick Road, Earls Court, 15 July 1909. Regretting that a planned visit to his married daughter followed by a departure for Germany will prevent their meeting.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 20984]
Autograph Letter Signed, ½-page 8vo, no salutation, no place and no date. Assuring his correspondent that Signor di Calsi expects no fee ('he does it to oblige me').
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 20989]
LABLACHE, Frederick (1815-1887). Vocalist.
Autograph receipt signed, 1 page 8vo, 51 Albany Street Regents Park, with a penny stamp affixed. A receipt for 5 guineas for a term of lessons.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 20990]
THE ARCHIVE OF FRANK LAFFITTE An extensive correspondence of the Anglo-French pianist Frank (Francis) Laffitte. Including letters and memorabilia signed by Ravel, Pierre Monteux, Ysaye, and many others.
£1850 / $2923 / €2183 [No: 24638]
LALLY, Gwen (d. 1963). Actress, pageant master, and play producer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Wallis, 4 pages 4to, as from 39 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, 15 October 1938. Praising his play highly, though declaring it not for the commercial theatre, and suggesting he change the title to 'And death shall have no dominion', which she mistakenly attributes to Auden.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 21004]
LANGTRY, Emilie Charlotte, 'Lillie' (1853-1929). Actress.Autograph Letter Signed ('Lillie Langtry') to Mr Holles, 1 page small 4to with integral blank leaf , Carlton Hotel, Pall Mall, no date. A brief but rather ingenious letter: 'So sorry but I don't like the character in your clever play'.
£450 / $711 / €531 [No: 25122]
LAPORTE, Pierre Francois (1799-1841). French-English comedian.
Autograph cheque signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong), signature crossed, Paris, 4 April 1831. Payment of 1,000 francs to M Amet.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 21050]
LECLERQ, Carlotta (1840-1893). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to the actor-manager Benjamin Webster, 2 pages 8vo (note of identifcation at the head, obituary of Leclerq tipped into the blank inside page), 1865. Asking if Webster can spare a box for the Saturday performance.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 21223]
LEHAR, Franz (1870-1948). Hungarian operetta composer.Postcard-sized photograph from a painting by J. von Eicke-Gläsen, signed and inscribed, no date A little creased and worn. Lehár is shown in a rather romanticized pose, conducting.
£150 / $237 / €176 [No: 22956]
LEHMANN, Elizabetta Nina Mary (Liza) (1862-1918). Composer & vocalist.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Dear Madam'), 1 page 8vo (lightly tipped to a backing sheet), 17 Marlborough Place, 'Friday' no date. Thanking her for her kind note and expressing pleasure that the 'Persian Garden' had gone so well in Edinburgh, the city of her mother's family.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 23345]
LEHMANN, Elizabetta Nina Mary (Liza) (1862-1918). Composer & vocalist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed lady ('Dear Madame'), 3 pages 8vo (small bits missing from the top of the third page), Hotel Metropole, Schwalbach, Germany, no date. Thanking her correspondent for her long unanswered note and kind words about her German songs and explaining that she is only half German and half Scotch on her mother's side.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 21669]
LEHMANN, Lotte (1885-1976). Soprano.
Signature on white card, ca 50 x 90 mm (2 x 3½ inches).
£30 / $47 / €35 [No: 5270]
LENER QUARTET Programme Signed by all members of the Quartet (Jeno Léner, Joseph Smilovits, Sandor Roth and Imre Hartman). An elaborate 16-page Grotrian Hall programme for the third of six Beethoven Recitals, held on Monday, 2 March 1936.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 6504]
LEONCAVALLO, Ruggero (1857-1919). Italian operatic composer.Autograph Letter Signed to a gentleman ('Pregiatissimo Signore'), 1 page 8vo with integral blank on square-ruled paper, Pallanza, 26 December 1896.
£375 / $592 / €442 [No: 25079]
LIND, Jenny (1820-1887). Swedish soprano.Attractive Autograph Music Quotation Signed of four bars headed 'Swedish Polska' and 'In kind Remembrance, dated July 1863, 80 x 90 mm. (3¼ x 3½ inches) on decorative paper. If 'Swedish Polska' is indeed the correct reading it is rather a contradiction in terms.
£550 / $869 / €649 [No: 22926]
LIND, Jenny (1820-1887). Swedish soprano.Autograph Letter Signed ('Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt'), to Miss Holland, 2 page 8vo (original smudge to first page), 1 Moreton Gardens, South Kensington, 30 April no year. Explaining that they would be busy with preparations for the Bach Choir concert ('which takes up all our time for several days') and unable to accept her invitation.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 25391]
LIND, Jenny (1820-1887). Swedish soprano.Autograph Letter (third person) as Mme Goldschmidt to an unnamed photographer, 1 page 8vo (creased with former mounting evident on the reverse), Brighton, 13 November no year. Enclosing a cheque for the 36 photographs safely received.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 21920]
LINDO, Olga (1898-1968). Actress.Two Autograph Letters Signed to Mrs John Drinkwater ('Daisy'), in all 5 pages 8vo and a signed card, Chichester Court, 5 Crawford Street, all undated. Commiserating with Daisy's ill health, arranging to meet for tea, and thanking her for a party. The card presumably accompanied flowers ('I do hope you are feeling better')
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 21734]
LISTON, John (1779-1846). Actor.Bold signature from the foot of a letter (with subscription), mounted with an engraving of Liston, no date.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 22079]
LISZT, Franz (1811-1886). Hungarian composer and pianist.Autograph Letter Signed in German to an unnamed correspondent ('Geehrter Herr' [Honoured Sir]), 1 page 8vo, Weimar, 4 July 1879, (a note of identification in ink on the reverse). Explaining that he would be in Weimar until the end of the month, and that a visit from his correspondent would give him much pleasure.
£1100 / $1738 / €1298 [No: 23144]
LITTLER, Prince Frank (1901-1973). Theatre proprietor and manager.
Typewritten Letter Signed ('Emile') to Blanche [Lady Robey, his sister and wife of George Robey], 1 page 4to, Palace Theatre, 18 May 1972. Casting doubt on the possible success of Nanette, confirming that arrangements are made for 'Jesus Christ - Superstar' and venturing the opinion that New York style musicals do not make their production costs in London.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 21775]
LITTLER, Prince Frank (1901-1973). Theatre proprietor and manager.
Typewritten Letter Signed to P Rhodes, 1 page 4to, Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, 5 June 1929. Urging Rhodes to join the company for the forthcoming tour of Bird in Hand.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 21776]
LLOYD, Charles Harford (1849-1919). Organist & composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Gordon Watson, 1½ pages 8vo, 6 Norham Gardens [Oxford], 16 December 1886. Instructing her as to the timing of two pieces ('It of course wants good singing, and the accompaniment must be played very smoothly ...').
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 21806]
LOHR, Marie (1890-1975). Australian-born actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to [E.C.?] Bentley, 2 pages 8vo, Vaudeville Theatre, no date. A charming letter praising his writing ('as easy to read as my own (with the aid of a telescope ...'), and pleading has as she is 'about to paint my face in several shades.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 21997]
LORAINE, Robert (1876-1935). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss [indicipherable], 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of the Hotel Touraine, Boston, 25 February 1913. Offering to meet her at the Plymouth Theatre where he will be rehearsing.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 22100]
LYON, Ben (1901-1979). American film actor; discoverer of Marilyn Monroe.
Autograph Letter Signed to Captain and Mrs Thesiger, 1 page 4to, 18 Southwick Street, London, no date. Thanking them for a pheasant.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 22280]
McCORMACK, John (1884-1945). Irish tenor.Photograph signed ('John Count McCormack'), probably from a programme, ca 210 x 165mm (8½ x 6½ inches). A half-length photograph of McCormack in a three-piece suit, signed across the shoulders.
£235 / $371 / €277 [No: 24912]
MacCORMACK, John (1884-1945). Irish tenor.Signature and message of greetings on an album leaf, dated January 1927.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 25330]
MACFARREN, Sir George Alexander (1813-1887). Composer.
Letter Signed to F.R. Cox, 1 page 8vo, on writing paper of the Royal Academy of Music, 17 January 1885. Declaring that songs must be sung in the key in which they were written and reiterating his request that pieces accompanied by the pianoforte and not an orchestra be selected for the chamber concerts.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 22636]
McKINNEL, Norman (1870-1932). Scottish actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Hatchett, 1 page 8vo, 62 Ridgmont Gardens, West Central, 14 April 1922. Accepting an invitation to meet Mr Genier at the Garrick ('Unfortunately I can't "carry on" in French').
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 22678]
MACREADY, Catherine Wife of the actor, William Charles Macready.
Autograph Letter Signed to M. Donadieu, 3 pages 8vo (envelope-front glued to the last, blank page), Regent's Park, 21 March ['1849' in another hand]. SeSeeking a letter from Oliver Cromwell for a 'very intimate friend'.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 22713]
MACREADY, William Charles (1793-1873). Actor.Autograph Letter Signed to Baron Goldsmid, 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper, Sherborne, Dorset, 9 June 1853. Urging the Baron's support for a 'particularly deserving' boy.
£120 / $189 / €141 [No: 22712]
MACREADY, William Charles (1793-1873). Actor.
Conclusion (four lines) and signature from an Autograph Letter Signed, undated. Six further lines on the reverse.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 7866]
MAEURER, Gustav (1880-1968). Violinist, composer & conductor.
Concert programme, inscribed and signed, 1 page 8vo (untidy edge, hole in the middle, probably from former mounting), Wiesbaden, 29 July 1903.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 22726]
MAGALOFF, Nikita (1912-1992). Swiss pianist.
Signature on an album leaf, ca 95 x 160 mm (3½ x 6 inches). An unrelated photograph adhering to the reverse.
£20 / $31 / €23 [No: 20178]
MANNS, Sir August (1825-1907). Conductor of the Crystal Palace concerts.
Menu Signed, a 'Complimentary Supper' given by the Edinburgh Society of Musicians at the Royal Hotel, 10 January 1894. The word 'Menu' in embossed gold, ca 180 x 80 mm (7 x 3½ inches).
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 22799]
MARCHESI, Blanche (1863-1840). French-English singer.Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dearest Maud', 2 pages 8vo (oblong, somewhat soiled), 16 Greville Place, 'Wednesday' no date. Thanking her for a tray.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 22816]
MARETZEK, Max (1821-1897). Conductor & impressario.
Fragment of an Autograph Letter Signed to Mme Kelse, 1 page 8vo on lined paper, no place, no date. '... which you please send to me at your convenience.'
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 22818]
MARRAS, Giacinto (1810-1883). Singer.
Autograph Letter Signed in English to C. Lonsdale, 3 pages 8vo with integral address-leaf (soiled), Hesketh Villa, Torquay, 16 september 1859. Urging Lonsdale to publish two compositions by Signor Badia, whose work is meeting great success when sung by Marras.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 22895]
MARSHALL, Herbert Brough Falcon (1890-1966). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Palgrave, 1 page 8vo, 1 Victoria Mansions, 7 April no year. Thanking Palgrave for the offer of a lighter from which to sketch the Thames.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 22917]
MARSHALL, Howard (1900-1973). Broadcaster and writer on sport.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Ron C. Ayers, 1 page 8vo on writing paper of the BBC, 11 January 1944. Thanking Ayers for his kind letter and sending his autograph.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 22918]
MARTIN, Lady Helena (1814-1898). Actress; wife of Sir Theodore Martin.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Holman Hunt, 2 pages 8vo, 31 Onslow Square, 19 May no year. Regretfully declining an invitation on account of continued ill health ('I have been so much weakened ... that I have no courage to think ever of accepting any engagements').
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 22933]
MARZIALS, Theodore Poet and composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Macgregor, 1 page 8vo, British Museum, 'Monday' no date. Sending an address.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 22981]
MASCAGNI, Pietro (1863-1945). Italian opera composer.Very fine original photograph by Guido Cherri, signed and dated in the lower margin, San Remo, 23 March 1932. 240 x 180 mm. (9½ x 7 inches) including the margin, lightly tipped to a mottled brown mount.
£450 / $711 / €531 [No: 23525]
MASCAGNI, Pietro (1863-1945). Italian opera composer.Autograph Music Quotation Signed, 1 page 8vo (oblong), inscribed to Georgette Bingen, Rome 30 December 1912. Four bars (vocal line) from his opera 'L'Amico Fritz', to a libretto by P. Suardon (Nicola Daspuo), first performed at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, 31 October 1891.
£385 / $608 / €454 [No: 22790]
MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912). Composer.Large music manuscript, a page of the full score of his opera Bacchus on 22 staves with a pasted-on strip. The manuscript measures 400 x 400mm (16 x 16 inches) at its widest point.
£850 / $1343 / €1002 [No: 22251]
MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed singer ('Chère Mademoiselle'), 2 pages 8vo on conjoint leaves, Paris, 30 December 1884. With a translation. Recounting his busy schedule and expressing the particular wish that he would see her interpret Manon. (Nearly invisible repairs to the second leaf).
£275 / $434 / €324 [No: 23424]
MASSENET, Jules (1842-1912). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed in French to M Corvin, 2 pages 8vo (traces of former mounting in the margin), Paris, 1 January 1886. Explaining that he is suffering and must stay inside, and apologising for the delay in thanking Corvin and Mme Corvin for their 'excellente pensee'.
£185 / $292 / €218 [No: 24925]
MASSEY, Raymond (1896-1983). Film actor.
Signature ('Best wishes / Raymond Massey') on a scrap of paper, 60 x 100 mm (ca 2½ x 4 inches).
£28 / $44 / €33 [No: 20140]
MATHEWS, Charles James (1803-1878). Comedian and dramatist.Autograph Letter Signed to Messrs Syms of Furnival's Inn, 1½ pages 8vo, Edinburgh, 19 June 1863. Investigating a bogus claim made in his name against the South Western Company.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 2868]
MATHEWS, Charles James (1803-1878). Comedian and dramatist.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent (no superscript), 2 pages 8vo, no place, 'Wednesday evening' no date. Upbraiding his correspondent for sending his post by coach and not by mail.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23015]
MATTHAY, Tobias Augustus (1858-1945). Pianist & composer.Autograph Letter Signed to the tenor [Derek] Oldham, 1¼ pages 8vo (marginal glue marks), The Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School, Wimpole Street, 21 October 1928. Explaining that he would be unable to give Oldham a lesson on his planned visid visit to Liverpool, but promising to hear him if train times permit.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24919]
MATTHEWS, Denis James (1919-1988). Pianist & composer.Autograph Letter Signed to the tenor [Derek] Oldham (1887-1968), 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting), 9 Upper Phillimore Gardens, Campden Hill, 30 January 1953. Sending effusive gratitude for Oldham's letter of congratulations on one of his broadcasts ('broadcasting is apt to feel such an impersonal affair and one often wonders how things have really sounded').
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24897]
MATTHEWS, Jessie (1907-1981). Actress, dancer & singer.
Signature on the back of a 4-page programme for Harlequinade at the Pavilion, Bath, 8 October 1948.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 23019]
MAUDE, Cyril (1862-1951). Actor & theatre manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear old Gillie', 2 conjoint pages 8vo, on writing paper of the Haymarket Theatre, 9 September no year [ca 1897]. Regretting that he is unable to offer Gillie a part in The Little Minister because [J.M.] Barrie wants someone taller.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23024]
MAUDE, Cyril (1862-1951). Actor & theatre manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to Ashman, 1 page 8vo, Redlap, Dartmough, 7 November no year ['1928' in another hand]. Promising to send a package by train.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 23022]
MAUREL, Victor (1848-1923). French baritone (Verdi's first Falstaff).Manuscript agreement in French (with a translation), signed by Maurel and two associates, 1½ pages 4to (ten words later underlined), Royat, 15 October 1895.
£120 / $189 / €141 [No: 21679]
MAYER, Sir Robert (1879-1985). Business man, patron of music & philanthropist.
Two Autograph Letters Signed, one to [Joseph] Joachim, one to Frau Joachim, the second in German, in all 3½ pages 8vo, Vernet-les Bains and Harefield, 1932 and 1933. Urging Joachim to approach Malcolm Sargent for conducting opportunities at the [Royal] College [of Music], as an alternative to the expense of a concert.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23058]
MELBA, Dame Nellie (1861-1931). Soprano.Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Cosmo', 1 page small 4to with integral blank, Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, no date. Thanking him for his letter of welcome ('I am engaged tomorrow alas but hope to see you soon').
£125 / $197 / €147 [No: 25347]
MELBA, Dame Nellie (1861-1931). Soprano.Postcard-sized photograph, three-quarter length, mechanically reproduced, signed in ink on the image, no date.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 25360]
MELLON, Sarah Jane (1824-1909). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to J[ohn Baldwin] Buckstone (1802-1879, actor and manager) at the Haymarket Theatre, 1 page 8vo with integral address-leaf, Lyceum, no date. Asking him to leave her name 'admissable after 7 o'clock'.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 23077]
MENDELSSOHN, Felix (1809-1847). German composer.Autograph Letter Signed to the Leipzig publisher Friedrich Kistner, 1 page 8vo (oblong), Leipzig, 12 January 1839 with autograph address on the verso. The letter folded into a small square packet for delivery by hand (see the supplementary illustration, which shows the address side from two directions).
£2250 / $3555 / €2655 [No: 25397]
MENUHIN, Yehudi (1916-1999). Violinist & conductor.Good signature in ink, dated 1939, on a tinted album leaf.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 20085]
MENUHIN, Yehudi (1916-1999). Violinist & conductor.
Signature on white card, laid down on a pink album leaf, in all 110 x 170 mm (4½ x 6½ inches).
£30 / $47 / €35 [No: 7069]
MERRICK, Frank (1886-1891). Pianist & composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Trevor Harvey, 2 pages 8vo, 5 Horbury Crescent, Bayswater, 2 July 1966. Praising Harvey's radio performances, though noting that 'the fs were terrifically loud and the Ps too soft' [evidently written before the invention of MP3 and the iPod].
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 23118]
MEYERBEER, Giacomo (1791-1864). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Cherubini ('Cher & illustre Maitre!'), 1 page 8vo with address-leaf, 'Mardi matin', no date. Deeply regretting that he would be unable to attend the Conservatoir as Cherubini had suggested, but hoping to see him on Saturday when he will explain what prevented him.
£350 / $553 / €412 [No: 22527]
MILLOCKER, Karl (1842-1899). Austrian composer and conductor.Brief humorous Autograph Letter Signed to Fräulein Rosa, 1 page 8vo, 22 August 1875. Asking for some tablecloths ('I don't have a single one left'), with a transcript and translation explaining that the original is a rhyming couplet 'in slight Austrian dialect'.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 23132]
MOISEIWITCH, Benno (1890-1963). Pianist.
Signature on an album leaf, ca 110 x 170 mm (4½ x 6½ inches) beside a photograph of the pianist seated at the keyboard.
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 7074]
MOLLOY, James Lynam (1837-1909). Irish composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Father Bacchin, 1 page 8vo (some foxing, the second, blank, leaf torn off somewhat irregularly), Woolley, Henley-on-Thames, 16 march 1891. Asking that the postman bring the other volume of 'Virginians' and adding 'If the postman shd not be available, Mr Broad the Butcher wd do.'
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23245]
MONTEUX, Pierre (1875-1964). Orchestral conductor.
Bold Signature in pencil on the title page of a programme for the Bradford Subscription Concerts of the Hallé Orchestra of 23 October 1936.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23316]
MOORE, Mary (1861-1931). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to Lady Young, 1 page 8vo, 3 Ulster Terrace, Regents Park, 29 June 1905. Accepting an invitation to lunch and admiting that she 'enjoyed America immensely'.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 23336]
MORE, Kenneth (1914-1982). Actor.
Brief Autograph Note Signed ('Kenny') on a grey card, to Nick (probably Nicholas Bentley), no date. '... I will read your Book with great interest!'
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 1205]
MORLEY, Robert (1908-1992). Actor.
Brief Autograph Note Signed ('Robt') on a correspondence card to 'Gordon', Fairmans, Wargrave, no date. 'Thank you so much.'
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 23370]
MORTON, John Madison
Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page 8vo, no date.
£32 / $50 / €37 [No: 0623]
MURRAY, Henry Leigh (1820-1870). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to Simpson, 2½ pages 8vo, no place, 4 September 1854. Explaining that Mrs Murray's illness had necessitated his remaining in Edinburgh and delayed his meeting with Simpson in Paris.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23489]
Signature ('Owen Nares', underlined) on a small white card, ca 40 x 75 mm (1½ x 3 inches).
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 20175]
NATION, W.H.C. Actor-manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 20 King Street, St James's, 8 June 1870. Offering to meet his correspondent.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 23606] Longer description
NEAGLE, Dame Anne (1904-1986). Actress.
Signature ('Good wishes / Anna Neagle') on a small white card, ca 40 x 75 mm (1½ x 3 inches).
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 20174]
NEILSON, Julia Emilie (1868-1957). Actress & theatre manager.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs MacGregor, on two sides of a correspondence card (one corner bent), Portland Place, no date. Promising to come, but warning that she may be late, though she will try to leave rehearsals early.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23620]
NEILSON, Lilian Adelaide (1848-1880). Actress (real name Elizabeth Ann Brown).
Autograph Note Signed, 1 page 8vo, 6 St Helens Place, Bishopsgate Street, 'Saturday Aug Second' n.y [watermark 1878]. An order for 'a good Private Box or Stalls', together with a biographical pamphlet entitled Miss Neilson / Haymarket Theatre dated January 17, 1876.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23621]
NELSOVA, Zara (1918-2002). Cellist.
Autograph Letter Signed to David Dean, 1 page 8vo (note of identification at the head), no place, 28 April no year. Commiserating with Dean on his hospitalisation and sending a photograph (no longer present).
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23624]
NEVILLE, Henry (1837-1910). Actor.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 3 pages 8vo, Crescent House, Haverstock Hill, 5 June 1881. Apologising for the delay in returning his correspondent's play which, though he found it 'poetic & very interesting', he does not wish to 'risk at the Adelphi'.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 23637]
NEWMAN, Ernest (1868-1959). Music critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to Joachim, 1 page 8vo, Polperro, Tadworth, Surrey, 31 July 1952. Reporting Wagner's brief interest in vegetarianism.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23653]
NEWMAN, Ernest (1868-1959). Music critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed lady ('Dear Madam'), 2 pages 8vo, Polperro, Tadworth, Surrey, 22 June 1931. Sending a cautious welcome to her scheme for a wider diffusion of Wagner's music, but declining to participate on the grounds of ill health.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23654]
NEWSTEAD, Arthur (1881-1952). Pianist.
Autograph Letter Signed on a letter-card to Miss G. Levy, no place, postmarked 25 January 1911. Suggesting that she should write to Bauer directly, though he is unaware of his movements nor his fees.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23658]
NIECKS, Frederick (1845-1924). Author & musician.
Autograph Letter Signed to J.C. Dibdin, 3 pages 8vo, 22 Dick Place, Edinburgh, 9 July 1894. Graciously accepting the presidency of the Edinburgh Society of Musicians.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23705]
NISBETT, Louisa Cranstoun (1812-1858). Actress.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, Hammersmith, 18 July no year. Regretting that she will not be going north for some time.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23713]
NOVELLO, (Joseph) Alfred (1810-1896). Music publisher.Autograph Letter Signed to T[homas] Alsager (1779-1846, financial journalist and businessman), 1 page 4to with integral address-leaf and red wax seal (somewhat worn), on writing-paper of the London Sacred Music Warehouse, 12 June 1845. Thanking Alsager for tickets for a performance of Beethoven Quartets.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 23779]
NOVELLO, Clara (1818-1908). Soprano.Autograph Letter Signed to Joy, 2 pages 8vo, Casa Grasallo, Piazza del Zerbino, Genoa, 13 April 1861. Declaring herself flattered to be remembered, but explaining that she no longer sings in public and is now 'a quiet housewife, while my husband represents his native town in the Italian parliament'.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 23780]
NOVELLO, Clara (1818-1908). Soprano.Autograph Letter Signed ('Gentlemen'), 1 page 8vo, 9 Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, 2 July 1858. Accepting the invitation to appear at the Leeds Festival.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 23781]
NOVELLO, Ivor (1893-1951). Composer, actor-manager, film actor.Postcard-sized photograph (three-quarter length), signed in ink. no date.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 25298]
Autograph Letter Signed to ?F. A. Neames, 2 pages 8vo, on writing paper of the Music Class Room, Park Place, University of Edinburgh, 22 February no year. Praising his correspondent's playing of Bach fugues and giving permission for the publication of two of his chants.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 23793]
OFFENBACH, Jacques (1819-1880). French composer.Autograph Music Quotation Signed of five bars (treble clef with words below), boldly signed, and inscribed 'Chanson de Fortanio', 1 page 8vo (oblong), no date. The words read 'si vous croyez que je vais dire que j'ose aimer'.
£650 / $1027 / €766 [No: 25394]
OFFENBACH, Jacques (1819-1880). French composer.Autograph music manuscript, 1 page 4to (oblong) on 14-stave music paper, no place, no date. Sketches in 3/4 time.
£585 / $924 / €690 [No: 23425]
OISTRAKH, David (1908-1974). Russian violinist.Reproduction photograph (taken from a Royal Festival Hall programme, 1962), showing Oistrakh with his son, Igor, signed below. Overall 242 x 186 mmm. (9½ x 7¼ inches).
£125 / $197 / €147 [No: 23250]
O'NEILL, William Chichester, Baron (1813-1883). Musical composer & organist.Autograph Letter Signed to Captain Petrie, 1 page 8vo, 117 Piccadilly, 27 June 1881. Returning the proof of his remarks on 'Mr Ground's paper' (no longer present).
£40 / $63 / €47 [No: 23849]
ORGER, Mrs Mary Ann (1788-1849). Actress.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent (the manager of the Haymarket Theatre), 2 pages 4to (part of the conjoint, blank page missing), Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 27 May 1817. Offering her services for the following season.
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 24021]
ORLOFF, Vladimir (b. 1928). Cellist.Signature on a 8vo programme of the Royal Liverpool Philarmonic Orchestra, on the title page, 4 December 1965. Together with the signature of the guest conductor, Constantin Silvestri.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 25046]
OSBORNE, George Alexander (1806-1893). Pianist & composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Canon Duckworth, 1 page 8vo (laid down), 5 Ulster Terrace, Regent's Park, 9 September 1885. Reporting on his impending trip to the seaside and promising to call upon the Canon at the Abbey on his return.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24060]
OUSELEY, Sir Frederick Arthur Gore (1825-1889). Musician & composer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1½ pages 8vo (soiled, the second, blank sheet torn off irregularly), embossed blue stamp of St Michael's College, 1 July 1880. Declaring that they have passed his correspondent's exercise and it will be returned by Dr Corfe, and giving the date of the October examination.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 24126]
OXENFORD, Edward Songwriter and translator of libretti.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs José Royce, 4 pages 8vo (evidence of former mounting in the margin of the last page), 9 Elm Grove, Cricklewood, 5 May 1898. Sending his latest lyrics '& hope to be so fortunate as to include some which you may deem worthy of a musical setting', offering favourable rates for the copyright, and mentioning that two of his songs have just been published.
£40 / $63 / €47 [No: 24188]
PADEREWSKI, Ignace (1860-1941). Polish pianist & statesman.Autograph Letter Signed in French to G. Alliad, 1 page 8vo on a blue letter-form of the Service Telégraphique, Paris, no date (postmark 28 December ?1890). Apologising for not having been to see his correspondent, and asking him to call on him at 94 Avenue Victor Hugo if possible the following day at 11 in the morning to discuss business.
£350 / $553 / €412 [No: 25272]
PADEREWSKI, Ignace (1860-1941). Polish pianist & statesman.Signature and salutation in ink on an album leaf, dated at London 10 February 1925.
£125 / $197 / €147 [No: 25333]
PALMER, Bessie (1831-1910). Singer.Autograph Letter Signed to James Kitson, 2 pages 8vo, 15 Salisbury Street, Strand, 29 June 1858. Complaining that the announcement in the paper listing the singers at the Leeds Festival includes her Christian name, which she does not use for publicity purposes.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24314]
PARK, John (1804-1865). Divine, poet and composer.Autograph Letter Signed to William Tullock at St Mary's College, 1 page 8vo (evidence of former mounting), 4 Hope Street, 29 December 1862. Sending a box of cigars, noting that 'I know you are a smoker - from necessity too, & not of choice'.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 24366]
PARKER, Louis Napoloen (1852-1944). Musician, playwright, and inventor of pageants.Autograph Letter Signed to Neote, 2 facing pages 8vo, 7 Beaumont Crescent, West Kensington, 19 May 1893. Promising to place himself 'at the disposal of the Figaro for which, as I told you, I have a long standing friendship'.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24378]
PARRATT, Sir Walter (1841-1924). Organist & composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Barnett, 4 pages 8vo, Stourport, 30 July no year. A critique of a piece of music ('a nice unaffected little piece, much pleasanter to play than half the frantic operatic arrangements so much in vogue now'), and reporting that they had dined with the Stanley Baldwin's.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 24401]
PATTI, Adelina (1843-1919). Operatic soprano.Cabinet photograph, inscribed and signed ('Adelina Patti / Marquise de Caux') on the back, London, 26 June 1874 (traces of former mounting). The singer is perched on the end of a chaise-longue staring pensively into space.
£135 / $213 / €159 [No: 24449]
PAUER, Ernst (1826-1905). Austrian pianist and composer.Autograph Letter (third person) to Mrs Darrock, 3 pages 8vo, 3 Cranley Place, Onslow Square, 8 March 1862. Offering her three tickets to his 'last historical Concert' and asking that she collect him after the concert to discuss lesson terms ('much better arranged verbally than by writing').
£48 / $75 / €56 [No: 24450]
PEARMAN, William (fl. 1810-1824). Vocalist.Autograph Letter (third person), 1 page 8vo (closely trimmed at the left-hand margin), no place, 29 February 1820. Agreeing to perform an Oratorio at the Royal Coburg Theatre for four performances for the sum of £30.
£40 / $63 / €47 [No: 24479]
PENLEY, William Sydney (1852-1912). Actor-manager.Autograph Letter Signed to S.C. Walpole at the Naval & Military Club, Globe Theatre, no date. Sending a hand bill for a benefit performance of Charley's Aunt in aid of those bereaved by the loss of HMS Victoria, and asking Walpole to display it.
£40 / $63 / €47 [No: 24505]
PEPPERCORN, Gertrude English pianist.Autograph Letter Signed to the Australian violinist, Daisy Kennedy, 2 pages 8vo, 9 Boundary Road, St John's Wood, 2 July no year. Thanking Miss Kennedy for playing with her, declaring how much she enjoyed it.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24514]
PERREN, George (1827-1909). Operatic tenor.Carte-de-visite Photograph Signed in the white margin below the picture, no date. With kindest regards / From / George Perren.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 24525]
PETRASSI, Goffredo (1904-2003). Italian composer, conductor & teacher.Autograph Letter Signed to [Hans] Roest in French, 1 page 4to, Rome, 5 August 1974. Thanking Roest for birthday wishes and for appreciation of his work that had been played by the BBC.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 24572]
PETRI, Egon (1881-1962). Pianist.Signature and subscription cut from the foot of a letter. 'Believe me / yours very truly / Egon Petri.'
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 24085]
PETTINGELL, Frank (1891-1966). Actor.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent (presumably a bookseller), 1 page 8vo with ½-page postscript, Highfield Lodge, no date [watermark of the BBC]. Returning a copy of the "Vicar" (?of Wakefield) ('I find that all books with red leather binding always split and fray badly'). Pettingell's extensive collection of playscripts resides at the University of Kent.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24576]
PHELPS, Samuel (1804-1878). Actor.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 8vo, 8 Canonbury Square, 15 June no year (note from the recipient at the top). Asking £120 for twelve nights' appearance and complaining of the heat ('if you are doing steady business under it the Dublin people must be devils for the play').
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 24581]
PHILLIPS, Henry (1801-1876). Singer.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 25 Southampton Street, Covent Garden, 'Sunday Eve' no date. Listing the items he intends to sing ('Is my singing the last quite imperative').
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24587]
PHILLIPS, Montague Fawcett (1885-1969). Composer.Signature ('Yours sincerely Montague Phillips') on a postcard with a photograph of Phillips, probably cut from a magazine, and his name printed at the foot.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 24621]
PIANISTS Signatures of Marie Novello (1898-1928), Alexander Siloti (1863-1945) and two others on an album leaf (8vo, oblong). Marie Novello has added 'Harrogate March 30th 1910'.
£40 / $63 / €47 [No: 24084]
PIATTI, (Carlo) Alfredo (1822-1901). Italian cellist and composer.Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Mrs Warburg in Fallowfield, Manchester, Cadenabbia, 8 January 1899. Apologising for using a postcard, and adding that he is enjoying Stevenson's letters ('I must know a little more of this Stevenson').
£125 / $197 / €147 [No: 24332]
PIETTE, Henri & REDING, Janice Piano duo.Autograph Letter Signed (by both) in French to Monsieur Roth, the text in the hand of Janice Reding, 1 page 4to on air paper (somewhat creased, some ragged edges) Gresous, Switzerland, 13 December no year (received stamp 17 December 1947). Discussing a proposed concert of works by Bela Bartok.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 24641]
PINSUTI, Ciro (1829-1888). Anglo-Italian composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Madame Sterling, 1 page 8vo (traces of former mounting), 20 Langham Street, Portland Place, on embossed writing paper of the SS Maurizio Lazzaro, 10 May 1898. Arranging an evening concert.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24656]
PLAYFAIR, Arthur (1860-1918). Actor.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Harper Lewis, 1 page 8vo, Terry's Theatre, Strand, no date. Declining to fall in with Mrs Harper Lewis's plans because he and his wife are to visit her father for the weekend.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24732]
PLAYFAIR, Sir Nigel Ross (1874-1934). Actor & theatre manager.Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo on black-edged paper(some fading), Garrick Club, 22 October no year. Affirming that he played parts both in The Tempest and The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 24735]
PLUNKET GREENE, Harry (1865-1936). Irish baritone singer.Autograph Music Quotation Signed on a small card, ca 6 x 11 mm. (2½ x 4¼ inches), dated 9 December 1898. Three bars with lyrics.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 24819]
POSTON, Elizabeth (1905-1987). Composer.Two Autograph Letters Signed and a Typewritten Letter Signed to E.J. King Bull at the BBC, in all 3 pages 8vo (oblong), Rooks Nest, Stevenage, Herts, 23 to 29 January 1952. Evidently King Bull had sent a poem, entitled Swing to her which she is keen to set to music. She wishes to discuss it with King Bull.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 24998]
PRATT, Samuel Jackson (1749-1814). Writer & actor; pseudonym Courtney Melmoth.Autograph Letter Signed [to Sir Martin Archer Shee, 1769-1850, portrait painter and writer], 2 pages 8vo (slightly ragged at the bottom), no place, no date. Praising his Elements ('I should be happy to receive your work ... well satisfied it will prove an agreeable companion in a poste chaise; and what is far better, an interesing friend in the Closet').
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 25088]
PRICE, (Lilian) Nancy Bache (1880-1970). Actress & author.Typewritten Letter Signed to Miss Lamb, 1 page 4to, 5 Endsleigh Place, 1 May 1939. Inviting Miss Lamb to attend a rehearsal at her flat ('We have a new boy and a new Renny and I expect you yourself will want to look at your own part').
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 25097]
PRICE, Stephen (1783-1840). American manager of Drury Lane Theatre.Autograph Letter Signed to Thomas Hill, 1 page 4to with integral address-leaf and red wax seal (seal tear affecting one word), no place, 10 December no year. Inviting Hill to a 'small & private' party to meet Cooper 'the Yankee actor'.
£40 / $63 / €47 [No: 25106]
PRITCHARD, Sir John Michael (1918-1989). Conductor.Typewritten Letter Signed as conductor of the Derby Philharmonic Orchestra and the Derby String Orchestra to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 25 Bedford Street, Derby, 7 July 1944. Asking for a copy of the score of Finzi's Dies Natalis 'for Soprano and Strings'.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 25115]
PUCCINI, Giacomo (1858-1924). Italian opera-composer.Autograph Letter Signed ('Giacomo') to Riccardo [?Schnabl], 2 facing pages small 4to, Hotel Quirinal, Rome, no date. A hastily-written letter in Puccini's characteristic scrawl.
£850 / $1343 / €1002 [No: 25244]
RACHMANINOFF, Sergei (1873-1943). Russian composer and pianist.Photograph (head and shoulders), 233 x 180 mm. (9 x 7 inches), signed diagonally and inscribed to William E Chamberlain, dated 1934. Slightly trimmed at the foot, just touching the end of the signature, with the stamp of NBC Artists Service on the reverse. The signature is partly on a dark part of the image, but quite visible in the original.
£1650 / $2607 / €1946 [No: 24357]
RACHMANINOFF, Sergei (1873-1943). Russian composer and pianist.Signature in ink on a light-green album leaf, dated at London 10 October 1929. Four signatures on the reverse include that of Frederick T. Steinway, who was president of the piano-making concern at that time.
£250 / $395 / €295 [No: 25334]
RAVEL, Maurice (1875-1937). French composer.Autograph Letter Signed to G. Lador in Geneva, 2 pages small 4to, La Bijeannette, St Sauveur (Eure et Loire), 8 May 1920. With translation.
£1100 / $1738 / €1298 [No: 23520]
REJANE, Gabrielle (1857-1920). French actress.Signature on an 8vo pink album leaf (small tear at the head), dated 1910.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 24089]
RICHARDS, Henry Brinley (1819-1885). Pianist & composer.Autograph Letter Signed ('Brinley Richards') to [Mary] Carmichael, 3 pages 8vo, 6 Saint Mary Abbot's Terrace, Kensington, 'Wednesday Morning' no date. Praising her work.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 22323]
ROBESON, Paul (1898-1976). American actor and singer.Programme for concert, signed in ink on the upper cover (8 pages 8vo plus cover, slightly worn, staples a little rusted), [19 May 1938]. Th concert was at the Empire Exhibition in Scotland, with his accompanist Lawrence Brown and a solo pianist and violinist. Remains of the usual small paper seal attached to the cover adjacent to the signature.
£185 / $292 / €218 [No: 25226]
ROBESON, Paul (1898-1976). American actor and singer.
Signature ('Kind wishes / Paul Robeson') on a small white card, ca 40 x 75 mm (1½ x 3 inches). Together with a postcard-sized photograph of Robeson.
£75 / $118 / €88 [No: 20170]
ROBEY, Sir George Edward (1869-1954). Comedian.Self caricature in blue and red pen, signed and inscribed. On a postcard, 140 x 85 mm. (5½ x 3¼ inches). Undated.
£75 / $118 / €88 [No: 25245]
ROBEY, Sir George Edward (1869-1954). Comedian.
Signed photograph, head-and-shoulders in wig and feathered hat, ca 100 x 60 mm (4 x 2½ inches).
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 5979]
ROBSON, Flora (1892-1984). Actress.
Signature ('Yours sincerely / Flora Robson') on a scrap of paper, 60 x 100 mm (ca 2½ x 4 inches).
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 20141]
ROGERS, [Charles] Buddy (1904-1999). American film actor; husband of Mary Pickford.
Signature on a small white card, ca 20 x 75 mm (½ x 3 inches).
£28 / $44 / €33 [No: 20143]
ROSSINI, Gioacchino (1792-1868). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Fossin, 1 page 8vo with address-leaf on headed paper of the Théâtre Royal Italien, Paris, 25 November 1833. With a translation.
£850 / $1343 / €1002 [No: 21796]
ROSSINI, Gioacchino (1792-1868). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed, in Italian, to Angelo Mignani in Bologna, 1 page 4to with integral address-leaf, remains of wafer seal and postal cancellations, Florence, 6 June 1853.
£850 / $1343 / €1002 [No: 25400]
ROSTAL, Max (1905-1991). Violinist.
Signature in ink on the remains of an album leaf, no date.
£35 / $55 / €41 [No: 21423]
RUBBRA, Edmund (1901-1986) Composer & pianist.
Christmas card signed, showing a partridge in a pear tree.
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 21262]
RUSSELL, Henry (1812-1900). Vocalist & song-composer.Autograph Music Quotation Signed, contained in a letter to Alexander Ingram, 1 page 8vo, Renfrewshire Advertiser Office, Paisley, 30 Novemer 1847. The first two bars of Woodman spare that tree! with words.
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 23194]
RUSSELL, Henry (1812-1900). Vocalist & song-composer.Autograph Letter Signed to 'Master Edwin Davis', 4 pages 8vo (bit missing from the top of the first page, not affecting the text), 18 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, 18 September 1856. Praising young Davis's letter (not only ably dictated, but it is admirably written'), making it well deserving of Russell's 'little present'.
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 23195]
RUSSELL, Henry (1812-1900). Vocalist & song-composer.Autograph Music Quotation Signed in a letter to an unnamed correspondent ('My dear Sir'), 1 page 8vo, 32 Great Castle Street, Regent Street, 22 April 1854. Two bars of his most famous song Cheer Boys Cheer with words.
£65 / $102 / €76 [No: 23196]
SAINT-SAENS, Camille (1835-1921). French pianist, organist and composer.Autograph Letter Signed in French and Italian, to 'Carissimo' [Signorina de Bittencourt], 1 page small 4to, Rue de Courcelles [Paris], 26 January 1916. Telling her that "Helene" is to be presented on 16 March at Monte Carlo and that he will then be free and will be spending some days in Milan before going to Rome.
£275 / $434 / €324 [No: 25252]
SAINT-SAENS, Camille (1835-1921). French pianist, organist and composer.AMusQ (unsigned), 2 bars on one stave, ca 70 x 211mm (2½ x 8 inches), tipped to the remains of an album leaf bearing a translation of Saint-Saens' note.
£250 / $395 / €295 [No: 24930]
SARAM, Rohan de (b. 1939). Cellist.Signature on the title page of an 8vo programme of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, 18 November 1967.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 25048]
SARGENT, Sir Malcolm (1895-1967). Orchestral conductor
Signature in ink on his small correspondence-card with printed heading in blue.
£30 / $47 / €35 [No: 21424]
SARGENT, Sir Malcolm (1895-1967). Orchestral conductor
Signature, in pencil, on an album leaf, ca 110 x 170 mm (4½ x 6½ inches).
£20 / $31 / €23 [No: 7073]
SCHILLINGS, Max von (1868-1933). German composer.Autograph Letter Signed on a postcard to Dr Paul Ertel in Berlin, postmarked Munich, 4 January 1907. Asking Ertel to send the score of his violin concerto. With transcription and translation.
£85 / $134 / €100 [No: 24041]
SCHUMANN, Clara (1819-1896). Pianist. Wife of Robert Schumann.Fine Autograph Letter Signed ('Deine Clara') to her son Ferdinand (1850-1888), 4 pages 8vo, Frankfurt, 3 July 1884. With a transcript and full translation. She is pleased to hear that his health is improving. Frau von Beckerath has promised to take an interest in him. They are fine people and he plays the violin well. His brother-in-law is a distinguished doctor, etc.
£1200 / $1896 / €1415 [No: 23450]
SCOTTI, Antonio (1866-1936). Italian operatic basso.Bold signature on a yellow 8vo album leaf (oblong) with integral blank, London, July 1913.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 24124]
SILOTI, Alexander (1863-1945). Russian pianist, conductor and composer.Autograph Letter Signed in German to Frau Warburg, 1 page 4to, 20 Elsterstrasse, Leipzig, 28 November 1897. Thanking her for an invitation.
£150 / $237 / €176 [No: 24277]
SMYTH, Dame Ethel Mary (1858-1944). Composer, writer and suffragist.Autograph Letter Signed to 'Dear Mr Kelly' (possibly Gerald Festus Kelly, later Sir Gerald, 1879-1972), 1½ pages 8vo (a little soiled), Coign, Hook Heath, 9 July no year. Thanking him for a work of [Robert] Bridges, and discussing setting poems to music.
£150 / $237 / €176 [No: 25351]
STAMPA, George L. (1875-1951). Cartoonist.Amusing series of 7 Autograph Letters Signed, 5 of them illustrated, 5 to Newall and 2 to Mrs Newall, 10 Hodford Road, Child's Hill and Shaftesbury House, Cheadle Hulme, 10 September 1920 to 19 June 1923, where dated. Negotiating with Newall for the purchase of cartoons, the prices rising from 5 to 10 guineas, and tactfully declining to use any of Newall's ideas.
£550 / $869 / €649 [No: 24080]
STOKOWSKI, Leopold (1882-1977). Conductor.Typewritten Letter Signed to Alfred Kalmus of the Anglo-Soviet Music Press, 1 page 4to on flimsy paper, New York '47 March 22' (received stamp dated 28 March). Asking for the score and parts of the 'Shotakovich 9th Symphony' [sic], which he wishes to conduct in Paris with the Orchestre du Conservatoire. With a huge and flamboyant signature.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 23253]
STRAUSS, Richard (1864-1949). German conductor and composer.Fine photograph, boldly signed in ink on the mount, overall 182 x 122 mm. (ca 7 x 5 inches), no date. A press cutting and inscription to the reverse of the mount, indicating that the picture was obtained in London in 1936, do not affect the image.
£550 / $869 / €649 [No: 24564]
STRAUSS, Richard (1864-1949). German conductor and composer.Postcard-sized photograph signed boldly in pencil in the wide lower border.
£425 / $671 / €501 [No: 21181]
SULLIVAN, Sir Arthur (1842-1900). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs Moore, 1 page 8vo (blank leaf removed), 1 Queen's Mansions, Victoria Street, 'Saturday', no date. Extending an invitation ('Your place will be reserved for you tomorrow evening, at my table d'hôte. 8 o'clock. I hope you will come.')
£525 / $829 / €619 [No: 23452]
SWINSTEAD, Felix Gerald (1880-1959). Pianist & composer.
Signature on blue paper, laid down on a pink album leaf, ca 70 x 110 mm (2½ x 4½ inches).
£18 / $28 / €21 [No: 6336]
SZIGETI, Joseph (1892-1973). Violinist.Good quality reproduction photograph (half-length with violin), signed and inscribed in ink and dated 1952.
£185 / $292 / €218 [No: 23258]
SZIGETI, Joseph (1892-1973). Violinist.Signature and dedication ('Yours truly') on the remains of an album leaf, ca 70 x 160 mm (2½ x 6½ inches), 13 November 1908.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 24086]
TAMBERLINCK, Enrico (1820-1880). Italian tenor.Autograph Letter Signed in French to an unnamed correspondent, 2 pages 16mo on pink paper, 'Vendredi', no date. Explaining that it would be impossible for him to keep an appointment on Sunday, and asking him to return the album by his servant.
£120 / $189 / €141 [No: 22536]
TAUBER, Richard (1892-1948). Opera singer and conductor.
Signature on a small white card, ca 40 x 75 mm (1½ x 3 inches), dated 1937 in his hand.
£50 / $79 / €58 [No: 20173]
TEMPEST, Marie (1864-1942). Singer and actress.
Signature on a small white card, ca 40 x 75 mm (1½ x 3 inches).
£28 / $44 / €33 [No: 20144]
TERRY, Dame (Alice) Ellen (1847-1928). Actress.Autograph Letter Signed ('Nell') to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo, 22 Barkston Gardens, Earls Court, 'Friday', no date.
£120 / $189 / €141 [No: 25262]
TERRY, Marion (1856-1930). Actress.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss [Nona] Stewart, 2½ pages 8vo, 32 Buckingham Palace Mansions, 23 June 1900. Reporting wistfully that she had bought neither the paste pendant nor a buckle she had admired, as 'Times are bad just now & I could not indulge in luxuries'.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 22263]
TETRAZZINI, Luisa (1871-1940). Operatic soprano.Postcard-sized photograph showing the singer at full-length, mechanically reproduced, signed and inscribed in ink vertically on the right hand side and dated at London 1912. One or two small surface blemishes.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 25361]
TETRAZZINI, Luisa (1871-1940). Operatic soprano.Postcard depicting in colour a cottage at Barmouth, signed in ink and dated at London 10 December 1907.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 24464]
THOMAS, Arthur Goring (1850-1892). Composer.
Autograph Letter Signed to [Mary] Carmichael, 2 pages 8vo (blank page split), 35 Eccleston Square, 'Thursday' no date. Promising to come to hear Miss Phillips sing if his schedule allows.
£38 / $60 / €44 [No: 22345]
TIBBETT, Lawrence (1896-1960). American baritone.
Signature on an album page, ca 95 x 160 mm (3½ x 6½ inches).
£25 / $39 / €29 [No: 20137]
TIPPETT, Sir Michael (1905-1999). Composer.
Signature, on the remains of an album leaf, ca 110 x 75 mm (4½ x 3 inches).
£30 / $47 / €35 [No: 7095]
TORTELIER, Paul (1914-1990). Cellist.Signature on the title page of a programme for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, 7 March 1964. Together with the signature of his son Yan Pascal, also appearing as soloist in the concert.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 25047]
TOSCANINI, Arturo (1864-1957). Italian conductor.Fine and characteristically atmospheric photograph (head and shoulders), signed in red ink in the lower margin, 203 x 128 mm. (8 x 5 inches), no date.
£425 / $671 / €501 [No: 23256]
TREBELLI, Zelia (1838-1892). French singer.Autograph Letter Signed to Miss Hawkins, 2½ pages 8vo, Victoria Street, 'Friday' no date. Arranging to call.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 22321]
TURNER, Dame Eva (1892-1990). Opera singerTypewritten Letter Signed on a correspondence card to Neil Tierney, 2 sides, 26 Palace Court, 28 May 1971. Recalling a meeting with Tierney, sending him a photograph, and conveying best wishes to Marjorie Hill.
£45 / $71 / €53 [No: 20063]
TURNER, Dame Eva (b. 1892). Opera singer
Signature ('With best wishes / sincerely / Eva Turner'), on a small card, ca 50 x 90 mm (2 x 3½ inches).
£18 / $28 / €21 [No: 5279]
VERDI, Giuseppe (1813-1901). Italian operatic composer.Autograph Letter Signed to Doctor Ercolano Balestra in Parma, 1 page 8vo with integral facing address-leaf, Tabiano, 1 July 1858. With translation.
£1750 / $2765 / €2065 [No: 23596]
VEZIN, Hermann (1829-1910). Actor.Postcard-sized photograph Signed, a head and shoulders view in profile of the white-haired actor.
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 6012]
VIARDOT, [Michelle] Pauline (1821-1910). Mezzo-soprano.Autograph Letter Signed ('Pauline Viardot') to Mr Billing, 1 page 8vo, 'Sunday', no date. Asking for two tickets for the zoological gardens ('I do not know any nicer place for a Sunday').
£175 / $276 / €206 [No: 22534]
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed ('R Wagner') in German to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 8vo with integral blank leaf, Lucerne, end of February 1872. Mentioning his 'doings at Bayreuth' and his relations with the Hamburgers.
£2850 / $4503 / €3362 [No: 25340]
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Composer.Autograph Letter Signed in characteristic purple ink to a friend, 1 page 8vo with integral blank, no date [perhaps from Leipzig, 12 May 1871]. With a translation.
£2250 / $3555 / €2655 [No: 22975]
WAGNER, Siegfried (1869-1930). German composer. Son of Richard Wagner.Postcard reproduction of a drawing (signed 'H.W.'), head and shoulders, signed vertically in ink on the left hand side.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 21645]
WALTER, Bruno (1876-1962). Conductor.Postcard-sized photograph showing Walter as a youngish man standing at a desk with another man seated, boldly signed in ink. The picture itself very dark and obscure, no date.
£150 / $237 / €176 [No: 23257]
WEINGARTNER, Felix (1863-1942). Conductor and composer.Brief Autograph Letter Signed to an editor, 1 page 8vo on faintly-lined paper, Vienna, 30 May 1910. Asking him to publish a statement (no longer included). With a full transcript and translation.
£110 / $173 / €129 [No: 23130]
WEINGARTNER, Felix (1863-1942). Conductor and composer.
Signature on white card, ca 55 x 90 mm (2½ x 3½ inches).
£55 / $86 / €64 [No: 5214]
WOOD, Sir Henry Joseph (1869-1944). Conductor and composer.
Signature and subscription torn from the foot of a letter.
£20 / $31 / €23 [No: 5639]