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French composer (1818–1893) known for his opera, Faust, and for his composition of ‘Ave Maria.’ ALS in French, signed “Ch. Gounod,” one page on a fold

Polish composer (1810–1849) considered one of the great masters of Romantic music. Hand-addressed envelope, 5.25 x 2.25, addressed by Chopin in pencil

Remarkably unique custom-bound hardcover album, 15.5 x 19.5, containing 44 caricature drawings by Enrico Caruso. Each drawing—31 in pencil or graphite

French composer of over thirty operas, best known for La Juive (1799–1862). Untranslated ALS in French, signed “F. Halevy,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, Nov

Terrific vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of the violinist in a pinstriped suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Miss Elimore Sayre—All

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3.5 deckle-edge card. Leoncavallo pens two bars of music and lyrics from his opera Rolando, signed at the bottom, “R. Leoncav

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Un

Prodigiously gifted German Romantic composer (1809–1847). His musical output represents virtually every form and genre of the era, ranging from piano

Well-respected pianist and composer (1854–1925). Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, June 1885. In fine condition.