Holiday 2023 Catalogue

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50. [Instrumentalists] Arrau, Claudio. (1903–1991).
Signed Photograph in Carnegie Hall

Signed photograph of the masterful pianist, who has inscribed "To Paul / Claudio Arrau" in black ink.  Arrau is shown standing on the stage of Carnegie Hall, its distinctive circular ceiling lights visible in the background.  Stamp identifying the pianist to verso.  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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81. [Conductors] Beecham, Thomas. (1879–1961).
Original Photograph

Portrait of the British conductor in his later years in profile seated at his desk studying a score.  8.75 x 7.25 inches (22 x 18.2 cm).  Mounted to rigid backing, in fine condition.

Sir Thomas Beecham founded both the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1932) and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1949).  He was never happy with being a salaried employee of any orchestra and preferred to gather his own ensembles instead.

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1. [Beethoven, Ludwig van. (1770-1827)].
Pink Ivory Pass to First Quartet Cycle Performance

Rare and important ivory ticket pass to the London Beethoven Quartett Society where the monumental String Quartets were first performed as a cycle.  Handpainted on pink-stained ivory, the pass reads "Honor to Beethoven," the chair number "55", and "Quartett Society."  37mm, 4.38g.  Crack to center, else in fine condition.    Read More...

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36. [Holiday Greetings] Bekker, Paul. (1882–1937) & Pollak, Egon. (1879–1933) [Perle, George. (1915–2009)].
[Music criticism] Kritische Zeitbilder - INSCRIBED WITH CHRISTMAS WISHES

Collection of essays (in German) by the eminent German critic, exiled from 1933. Berlin and Leipzig: Schuster & Loeffler, 1921. 336 pp. With inscription by Egon Pollak, "Dem Kritischsten aller Kritiker zur Erinnerung an das kritische Jahr 1923! Fröhliche Weihnachten wünscht Egon Pollak." (To the most critical of all critics in remembrance of the critical year 1923! Egon Pollak wishes Merry Christmas.) Original boards and cloth spine. 8 x 5.5 inches (20.3 x 13.5 cm). Browned and very brittle. Upper board worn; spine chipped. Otherwise in good condition. From the collection of American composer George Perle. Read More...

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51. [Instrumentalists] Bobesco, Lola. (1921–2003) [Harcourt].
Original Photograph

Striking and unusual original Harcourt of Paris photograph of Belgian violinist, a child prodigy who became internationally known as a teenager and whose virtuosity and pure lyrical expression earned her a place among the top international violinists.  Small crease to right edge, else fine condition.  7 x 9.4 inches (18 x 24 cm.).  Read More...

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52. [Instrumentalists] Borge, Victor. (1909–2000).
Signed Promotional Photograph

Promotional portrait photograph of the beloved pianist and comedian, who has tightly signed in black ink to the center of the image.  A press note mounted to verso reads "Victor Borge, the legendary 'Great Dane,' is one of the celebrated artists who will perform this summer at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, MA.  Borge will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in an evening of comedy and music on Sunday, August 3."  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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53. [Instrumentalists] Boskovsky, Willi. (1909–1991).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Austrian violinist and conductor, best known for his long tenure as the conductor of the Vienna New Year's Concert, who has inscribed "Herzlichst / Willi Boskovsky.  Light wear to corners, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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82. [Conductors] Bulow, Hans Von. (1830-1894).
Carte de Visite Photograph

A fine original CDV photograph issued by L. Haase & Co. of Berlin of the important German pianist/conductor. Small indentation to upper margin, name in pencil in an unknown hand to lower margin, else in very fine condition. 2.25 x 3.75 in (6 x 10 cm).

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7. Cage, John. (1912–1992) & Hansen, Al. (1927 - 1995) & Kaprow, Allan. (1927 - 2006) & Vostell, Wolf. (1932 - 1998).
Collaborative Drawing from the Kunstlaboratorium Köln, 1986

Original drawing in ballpoint pen in blue on wove paper, accomplished and signed by John Cage, Allan Kaprow, Al Hansen, and Wolf Vostell as well as dated 1986 by Al Hansen. The outline of the face, eyes and nose appear to be accomplished by Cage, whose signed name "John Cage" constitutes the nostrils, beneath which Allan Kaprow's name composes a mustache over a mouth, while the figure's hair is clearly accomplished by Hansen, whose name and title outline the head "Al Hansen Kunstlaboratorium Köln." In a lighter, rather faded ink, "Vostell" forms the right eye. Previously exhibited in “The Art of Collecting” at the Museum Kunst Palast Düsseldorf Foundation, 2007. In fine condition.  7.8 x 10.5 inches (26 x 19.5 cm).   Read More...


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37. [Holiday Greetings] [Chausson, Ernest. (1855–1899)] Fauré, Gabriel. (1845-1924). .
Noël, Op 43 No 1 [Title page] - THE COPY OF CHAUSSON

Paris: J. Hamelle. [1886]. Noël pour Ténor ou Soprano avec accompagnement de Piano (et d'Harmonium ad libitum)...Op. 43 No. 1. Upright folio. Lithographic title page (only) of the song publication 1 p.  With his ownership signature in pencil upper right and the name stamp upper left of the remarkable composer Ernest Chausson, student of Massenet and Franck, who died tragically young. Toning, else fine. Though sadly lacking the musical score itself, an interesting association nevertheless.  Read More...

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38. [Holiday Greetings] [Conductors] Weissmann, Adolf. (1873–1929) & Pollak, Egon. (1879–1933).
Der Dirigent im XX. Jahrhundert - INSCRIBED WITH CHRISTMAS WISHES

A survey (in German) of conductors of the present, preceded by a history of conducting, by the eminent Berlin-based critic. The title translates into English as "The conductor in the twentieth century." Berlin: Propyläen, 1925. 198 pp. Numerous illustrations. With inscription to front endpaper by Egon Pollak, "Zur Erinnerung an einen 'Vergessenen', der aber dadurch nicht an Wert verlieren soll! Egon Pollak, Hamburg, Weihnachten 1925." (As a reminder of a 'forgotten' one whose value, however, should not diminish because of that. Egon Pollak, Hamburg, Christmas 1925). Original full cloth boards. 8.5 x 6 inches (21.9 x 15.1 cm). Stains to foot of pp. 61–66 and 135–36. Otherwise in very good condition. From the collection of American composer George Perle. Read More...

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39. [Holiday Greetings] Crumb, George. (1929–2022).
A Little Suite for Christmas, A.D. 1979 (after Giotto's Nativity frescoes in the Arena Chapel at Padua)

New York – London – Frankfurt: C. F. Peters. 1980. Composition for prepared piano by the American composer. Oblong folio, in maroon boards, with original wrappers bound in.  Lithographed.  No. 66833 (no actual PNs).  Title, [2] "Performance notes" in English, [3] contents and "Program note" in English, [4–5] same as [2–3] in German translation, 6–15 pp.  12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm).  Withdrawn copy from Harvard University's Lamont Library, borrowed apparently only once (in 2008). In excellent condition. Read More...

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10. Debussy, Claude. (1862–1918).
Monsieur Croche Antidilettante

Paris: Dorbon. 1921. First Edition. The first and only authorized, if only posthumously published collection of the French composer's reviews.  In French.  Small folio.  Original wrappers.  145 pp.  Signature and date in French, "Lila Nyffenegger 1er janvier 1924."  10.25 x 7.75 inches (26 x 19.5 inches).  Upper right corner slightly bumped; spine minimally frayed; else in fine condition. Read More...

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56. [Instrumentalists] Elman, Mischa. (1891-1967).
Original Photograph

Dramatic photograph of the great violinist with his impressive shadow towering above him! 8 x 10 inches. One vertical crease, else fine.

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57. [Instrumentalists] [Flute].
Cabinet Card of a Memorial Display

Poignant and unusual cabinet card photograph by Spurr of Creston, Iowa showing (presumably) a memorial arrangement on display at a funeral parlor.  The tribute consists of an anchor-shaped floral arrangement, together with a flute laid across a music stand.  In the background, a woman's portrait is framed and displayed on an easel draped in black cloth.  Inscribed "flute for Christie" in pencil to the verso.  Slight foxing and some wear to the corners; overall fine.  4.25 x 6.5 inches (10.5 x 16.3 cm.).

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58. [Instrumentalists] Gieseking, Walter. (1895-1956).
Original 1929 Publicity Photograph

An early Ortho Print of NY bust publicity photograph of the German pianist, specialist in Debussy. Chipped along the right edge and corners, date stamped and with clipping to verso, else fine. 8 x 10 in. (21 x 25.5 cm).

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13. [Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759)] Burney, Charles. (1726-1814).
An Account of the musical Performances in Westminster-Abbey, and the Pantheon, May 26th, 27th, 29th; and June the 3d, and 5th, 1784. In Commemoration of Handel.

London: Printed for the Benefit of the musical Fund; and sold by T. Payne and Son. 1785. First Edition. Upright quarto.  Modern vellum imitation boards with brown morocco label to spine and gilt frame and lettering.  Confusing pagination: pp. vii, [1], xvi, 8, *8, 9-20, *19-*24, 21-56, 21, [6], 26-41, [6], 46-90, [5], 94-139, [3], with the frontispiece and seven other engraved plates, two of them offering stunning views of Westminster Abbey during these vast concerts, and one being a full plan of the orchestra.  11.25 x 8.5 inches (28.3 x 21.8 cm).  Scattered foxing; boards and spine somewhat worn; some pages stained to lower edge, five of which small losses in the stained area, but otherwise a good copy.  Rothschild 544; Hazen, pp. 30-33; Chapman and Hazen, p. 161; Fleeman, p. 1570 (85.2BH/1a). Read More...

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63. [Instrumentalists] Heifetz, Jascha. (1901–1987).
Original Photograph

An interesting period promotional photograph of the great violinist standing with his instrument and bow against a blank backdrop. 8 x 10 inches. Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition.

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61. [Instrumentalists] Heifetz, Jascha. (1901–1987).
Original 1937 Hurrell Photograph

A stunning and iconic original 8 x 10 inch photograph by George Hurrell. Stamped "Hurrell" on the verso and in very fine condition.

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