688 - Oliver Wendell Holmes, SrRR Auction
ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 2, 1887. Letter to a gentleman. In full: “I beg you to accept my cordial thanks for your kind letter, which has given
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689 - Washington IrvingRR Auction
Ink signature, “The autograph of Washington Irving, Sunnyside, April 17th 1847,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 slip. Matted to an overall size of 6 x 4. So
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690 - Johannes V. JensenRR Auction
Danish author (1873–1950) who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1944. ALS in German, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, October 17, 1934. Untranslated
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691 - Henry MillerRR Auction
Personal check, 6 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Miller, payable to Albert Wiggins for $30, February 22, 1978. In fine condition, wi
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692 - Anne SextonRR Auction
A seminal confessional poet (1928-1974) and recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in 1967, Sexton battled mental illness throughout her life until committin
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693 - Eugene O’NeillRR Auction
Signed book: The Hairy Ape. Special limited edition, numbered 90/775. NY: Horace Liveright, 1929. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 7.75 x 10.2
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694 - Tennessee WilliamsRR Auction
Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Williams, payable to Hotel Elysee for $719.32, September 14, 1978. Bank stamp touching fi
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695 - Writers and IllustratorsRR Auction
Collection of five books, each signed on an opening page by the book’s writer or illustrator. Signers are: Bennett Cerf (Laughter Incorporated); John
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700 - Wilhelm BackhausRR Auction
German pianist (1884–1969) known for his interpretations of Beethoven and romantic music such as that by Brahms. Extremely early 5.25 x 8.5 cabinet ph
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701 - Max BruchRR Auction
German composer (1838–1920) who wrote over 200 works, including staples of the violin repertoire. ALS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4
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702 - Vincenzo BelliniRR Auction
Italian composer (1801–1835). Impressive and scarce musical manuscript in Bellini’s hand, on a 10.75 x 8 musically-lined sheet, identified along the t
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703 - Hector BerliozRR Auction
ALS in French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page, 5 x 8, April 10, 1845. Letter to Monsieur Chamboose. In full (translated): “It has been impossible for m
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704 - Enrico CarusoRR Auction
Choice fountain pen signature, “Enrico Caruso 1919,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 collector’s card. In fine condition.
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705 - Enrico CarusoRR Auction
Untranslated ALS in Italian, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting the interior of Pompei’s Casa degli Amorini Dorati. Dampstaining to the lower
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706 - Enrico CarusoRR Auction
ALS, half in Italian and half in French, signed “Caruso,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.5, no date. Letter to “Cara Graziella.” In full (
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707 - Pablo CasalsRR Auction
Revered Spanish cellist and composer (1876–1973) widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the instrument. Uncommon matte-finish 5 x 7
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708 - Pablo CasalsRR Auction
Uncommon 5 x 8 book photo of Casals at a Steinway piano, signed in blue felt tip, “Pablo Casals, 1971.” Multiple horizontal folds and staple holes to
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709 - Eugen d’AlbertRR Auction
Scottish-born German composer (1864–1932) of operas and much orchestral and piano music. AMQS on a 4.5 x 3.5 off-white card. D’Albert pens two measure
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710 - Vincent d’IndyRR Auction
French composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ Untranslated ALS in French, one page, lightly-lined, 5
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711 - Alfred CortotRR Auction
Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877–1962). He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, known for his Romantic period piano w
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712 - Pablo de SarasateRR Auction
Spanish violinist and composer of the Romantic period (1844–1908). Great 4 x 5.75 cabinet portrait of Sarasate posing with his violin and bow, signed
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713 - Leo DelibesRR Auction
ALS in French, one page, 4 x 6.5, no date. Untranslated letter to a friend. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered trivial soiling and a couple pe
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714 - Gaetano DonizettiRR Auction
Composer (1797–1848), born in Bergamo, Italy. AMQS on a 12.5 x 8.5 off-white musically-lined sheet. Donizetti pens 21 bars of music from an unidentifi
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715 - Mischa ElmanRR Auction
Russian violinist (1891–1967), who began his virtuosic career as a child and played Carnegie Hall at age 17. His recording career spanned six decades,
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716 - Georges EnescoRR Auction
ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, Mount Royal Hotel letterhead, January 6, 1933. Untranslated to Louis Persinger. In fine condition. Acco
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717 - Gabriel FaureRR Auction
Influential French composer (1845–1924). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Untranslated letter to an unidentified gentleman. In fine conditio
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718 - Edvard GriegRR Auction
Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Pia
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719 - Percy GraingerRR Auction
Well-regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorful experimental works. Matte-fin
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720 - Emil GilelsRR Auction
Highly acclaimed Soviet pianist (1916–1985). Beethoven Piano Concert No. 3 in C Minor Op. 37 album signed and inscribed on the front cover in Cyrillic
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721 - Charles GounodRR Auction
French composer (1818–1893) known for his opera, Faust, and for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.’ Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” one p
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722 - Edvard GriegRR Auction
Ink signature, “Edvard Grieg, Amsterdam 5/5/06,” on an off-white album page. Matted with a portrait of Grieg to an overall size of 9.75 x 11.75. In fi
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723 - Reynaldo HahnRR Auction
Venezuelan composer, conductor, music critic, and theatre director (1874–1947). ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7, Grand Hotel
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724 - Alfred HertzRR Auction
German conductor (1872–1942) best known as the director of the San Francisco Symphony. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 14, July 31, 1917. Contract for Louis Per
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725 - Jeno HubayRR Auction
Hungarian violinist, composer, and music teacher (1858–1937). Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Hubay posing with his violin and bow, nicely signed i
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726 - Joseph JoachimRR Auction
Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. He was a close associate of Johannes Brahms,
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727 - William KapellRR Auction
American pianist (1922–1953) who was killed in a plane crash at the age of 31. Rare matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue ink,
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728 - Maria MalibranRR Auction
Legendary mezzo-soprano (1808–1836) who was one of the most famous opera singers of the 19th century. She passed away at age 28 from injuries sustaine
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729 - Giovanni MartinelliRR Auction
Italian operatic tenor associated with the lyric-dramatic repertory (1885–1969). Matte-finish 5.75 x 4.5 photo of Martinelli with his arms crossed, si
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730 - Pietro MascagniRR Auction
Lengthy AMQS on an 11 x 6 off-white musically-lined sheet. Mascagni pens an incredible 14 bars of music and lyrics from his opera ‘Cavalleria Rustican
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731 - Jules MassenetRR Auction
French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ ALS in French, signed “J. Massenet,” one page, 4 x 6, no da
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732 - Arthur NikischRR Auction
ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, March 31, 1904. Letter to a lady. In part: “Let me thank you heartily for that excellent medallion of Richard Wagne
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733 - Arthur NikischRR Auction
Internationally renowned Hungarian conductor (1855–1922). Matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Nikisch in a handsome suit, signed and inscr
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734 - David OistrakhRR Auction
Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the virtuoso with his violin, signed and inscribed in Russian in the lower border in fountain pen, and dated Decemb
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735 - David OistrakhRR Auction
ALS in English, one page both sides, 8 x 11.25, May 26, 1960. Letter to Louis Persinger. In part: “I received your second letter with invtation to par
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736 - Giacomo PucciniRR Auction
Superlative matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Puccini in formal attire, boldly signed in black ink along the right side. In fine condition. A
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737 - Giacomo PucciniRR Auction
Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and
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739 - Carl ReineckeRR Auction
German composer, conductor, and pianist (1824–1910). Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reinecke sporting vicious sideburns, boldly signed at the bo
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740 - Maurice RavelRR Auction
Choice AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 3.5 card, crisply signed and inscribed in black ink, “A Madame Luch Haupt, Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens the opening t
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741 - Sviatoslav RichterRR Auction
Soviet piano virtuoso (1915–1997) who was widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Russian release of an album containing
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