RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Original glossy 8 x 10 press photo of Toscanini sitting on the deck of the S.S. Manhattan while at sea en route to New York, taken on September 30, 19

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by R. Krziwanek of Vienna, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Z. Trebelli.” In fine condition, with some

Italian violinist (c. 1866–1956) of ephemeral fame, known as the ‘violin fairy.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed

Spanish tenor (1854–1914) who debuted as Turiddu in Orfeo. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Barentzen of Malden, Massachusetts, signed at the bott

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. Unsigned original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust po

Two circa 1860s albumen cartes-de-visite of Wagner, both approximately 2.25 x 4. Studio stamps from Paris and Germany. Notes on back plus general wear

Important German composer (1813–1883) who, by expanding harmonic, instrumental, and dramatic forces to a previously undreamed-of degree, single-handed

Austrian vocalist (1834–1910) and one of the earliest singers to have left gramophone recordings. Vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Fritz Luckh

TLS, one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, August 19, 1940. Letter to Dick Hyman of Hearst’s King Features Syndicate. In full: “Thank you very much f

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Calloway in suit and tie, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild creases to borders.