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[Holiday Greetings]
Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987). Signed Photograph with "Sincere good smiles for the Holiday Season"
Signed Ernest Bachrach photograph, inscribed and signed to the popular Argentine Mundo Argentino magazine, "To King[?] of Mundo Argentino / Sincere good smiles for the Holiday Season / Fred Astaire." Part of the signature and inscription have been traced over in white, so that the inscription contrast could be shown when reproduced in the magazine (a tiny portion of the publication is affixed to the verso). Scattered marks and creases, margins trimmed, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19.5 x 24 cm).
Doubleweight sepia photograph of the legendary ballerina in her signature "Dragonfly" ballet, the photograph issued by the Advance Theatrical Shoe Co., signed and inscribed within the image (printed). A few small stains, else fine. 8 x 10 inch (20 x 25 cm). Read More...
The Belafonte Story: The Words, the Music, the Man, An Almanac Picture Book, vol. 2, ed. Josi Gameaux (New York: Almanac Publications, Inc., April 1957). 68 p. including covers, 8.5 × 10.75 inches (22 × 27 cm). Three gatherings, pp. 3–66, browned with slightly darker edges, with text and ubiquitous black-and-white photography, engravings, and line drawings; bound with two metal staples, wrapped in glossy color paper cover, back attached to spine by glue; front cover detached with chipped left and right edges, else fine. Read More...
Stunning Louis Mélançon photograph of the French soprano in costume for her 1962 Metropolitan Opera debut as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Crespin has boldly signed in black felt tip. Mild toning and wear along the edges, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed promotional photograph of the American actor and martial artist in the 1982 Columbia release Silent Rage. Norris has inscribed "To Paul / Best always, / Chuck Norris." In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the American harmonica player, who has inscribed "To Paul / Larry Adler" to the upper margin. Toning to verso, image unaffected, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the stars from the touring production of Joseph Papp's 1981 New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance, which won three Tonys and enjoyed a long run on Broadway. Noone, who played Frederic, has inscribed "To Paul / Cheers! / Peter Noone" adding an illustration of a pirate, while Belushi has inscribed "To Paul / Thanks / For The / Review / Best wishes / James Belushi." A press release affixed to verso announces the beginning of a six week run of the production at the Shubert Theatre in Boston. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the English musician who starred as Frederic in the tour of Joseph Papp's Tony Award–winning 1981 New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance. Noone has inscribed "To Paul / Cheers! / Peter Noone" above a small self-portrait. A press release affixed to verso announces the beginning of a six week run of the production at the Shubert Theatre in Boston. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photographic reproduction of an illustrated portrait of the legendary jazz singer, who is shown leaning against a telescope with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, a reference to Bennett's signature tune "I left my heart in San Francisco" written by George City and Douglass Cross, which became the official city song. Bennett has inscribed "To Paul, / Best Wishes, / Tony Bennett / '73" in black felt tip. The ABC Television Network press release mounted to verso reads, in part, "The man who has been called the 'singer's singer,' Tony Bennett stars in his first television special, Singer Presents Tony Bennett, on the ABC Television Network -- in color." Slight ripple to lower margin, else in very fine condition. 7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm.). Read More...
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...
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...
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...
Signed photograph of the Austrian conductor and violinist, principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1950–1954, who has inscribed "To Paul / with best wishes / Josef Krips / 1972." In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the American dancer and choreographer in his dressing room. Joffrey has inscribed "To Paul / with my Best Wishes / Robert Joffrey / 1979" in black ink. Joffrey Ballet stamp to verso. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Uncommon. Read More...
Signed candid photograph of the important conductor, who has inscribed "To Mr. Paul McMahon / Eugene Ormandy / 1967" in blue ink. Moderate ink adhesion issues to signature, else in very fine condition. 3.5 x 5 inches (8.9 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the important German-American conductor, who has inscribed "To Paul / best wishes / William Steinberg / 1972" in black ink. "William Steinberg / Music Director / Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra" stamp to verso. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Early signed photograph of the American classical guitarist, who has inscribed "To Paul, / All Best from / Christopher Parkening" in black ink to the left portion of the image. Light surface creasing to center right and upper left corner, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Uncommon from this period. Read More...
Signed full-length photograph of the great Bulgarian basso in his most famous role. Christoff has inscribed "To Mr. Paul McMahon / Sincerely, / Boris Christoff" in black ink. "Hurok Attractions" stamp to verso. Light surface creasing, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed doubleweight photograph of the great American baritone, who has sharply inscribed "Sincerely, / Leonard Warren" in black ink. An excellent unpersonalized example of his signature. Light surface cracks, else in fine condition. 5 x 7.25 inches (12.7 x 18.4 cm.).
Signed portrait photograph of the German baritone, who has crisply penned his name in black ink. Light wear to margins, including half-inch tear to upper right corner. Overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...