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ANKA, PAUL. Singer/actor. Teen idol of the 50’s. In: “Girl’s Town”, “Look In Any Window”, “The Longest Day”, etc. 4to glossy B&W ISP..[11682-3].. $15.00

ANKA, PAUL. Pop music star. 4to B&W ISP...........[5992]....+.....$22.50

ANKA, PAUL... Pop music star.  Signed Christmas Card...........................[3163]..+......$25.00

AVALON, FRANKIE. Pop singer and teen idol of the 50s. 4to glossy B&W ISP. [3332]..+ $25.00 each

“BAD COMPANY”

(POP ROCK MUSIC) English Rock Band. Vintage 4to B&W SP of the band signed by all four of the original members (Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Firke & Boz Burrell), circa 1974. All have signed in gold ink. Boz Burrell has signed with his first name only. Fantastic! [3357] $250.00

HE PLAYED THE SAX FOR GLEN MILLER

(BIG BANDS) BENEKE, TEX. . ANS  on 3 x 5 card......[11460].....$45.00

(BIG BANDS) BENEKE, TEX. Orchestra leader. 4to B&W ISP. Nice. Not common.. [3359] $95.00

(BIG BANDS) BENEKE, TEX. Orchestra leader. TLS, 4” x 5”, sending New Years Greeting. Not common. [3360] $48.50

BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. Composer. Bold in-person signature (1970). Mounting traces on verso. Suitable for matting.... .................................................................................[11039]......$148.50

BROWNING, JOHN. Concert pianist. Enormous almost 7” ink signature, signed below his photo across his biographical information on playbill.  Fine, but does not reproduce well. .........[11866]....$25.00

IMPORTANT OLE BULL LETTER TO THE U.S. SENATE, CONGRESS, U.S. MILITARY, WASHINGTON DIPLOMATIC CORPS AND EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING THEIR INVITATION TO GIVE A CONCERT

(MUSIC) (FILLMORE ADMINISTRATION) BULL, OLE. (1810-1880). Norwegian composer and violin virtuoso. ALS, 4to, 2 pp., recto and verso, Washington, March 20, 1852, to: Hon. James Shields and other Gentlemen of the Senate, Hon. Daniel Webster and other Gentlemen of the Executive Council; Major General Winfield Scott; His Excellency St. de Bodisco and other Gentlemen of the Diplomatic Body; Hono. Joseph Lane and other Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, Washington, March 20, 1852. “Gentlemen: With gratitude and pride I acknowledge the communications you have done me the honor to address to me./ Loyal to my art, I rejoice that it is thus signally distinguished in me, its faithful ? . To embrace the opportunity you offer, is at once pleasure and duty. / In accordance with your invitation I shall therefore give a concert in Washington on Friday Evening next the 26th instant./ I beg leave to offer you Gentlemen, the assurance of my most sincere respects, Your obedient Servant, Ole Bull.” [12307].+.$595.00

CAHN, SAMMY. Composer. 5" x 7" B&W ISP (1979). Interesting pose shown sitting at his piano..........................................[11033]...........$65.00

ANGRY FINANCIAL CONTENT NAT KING COLE LETTER

COLE, NAT KING( 1919-1965). Singer and entertainer, jazz pianist; one of the greats. Page 2 only of a 4to TLS, on personalized letterhead which interestingly incorporates a facsimile of his signature in the letterhead, Beverly Hills, Calif., March 26, 1964, to Jack Entratter with a carbon copy to Carl Cohen, in full: “...make arrangements to take care of the balance as soon as possible. I want to stress, however, that I strongly resent the way in which my money was attached....it was in very poor taste. I would like to think that these orders didn’t come from you; for, after all of our years of association, I certainly feel that you should have more faith in my integrity. Sincerely, (boldly signed in red ink) Nat Cole”. Remarkable content letter of this legend written the year before his untimely death at age 45......[11925]..+....$295.00

DALTON, LACY J.. Country & western singer. 4to B&W SP........+............[5869]...$15.00

(C & W) DAVIS, SKEETER. Country & western signer of the 50’s & 60’s. 4to B&W SP, circa 1950. Scotch tape in several places around margins and staple hole in upper blank left corner and a few hairline creases. Still a nice item. A scarce C&W autograph....[11935]...+.$75.00

MUSIC CONTENT ALS BY THE AUTHOR OF "DIXIE" WHO CAN ONLY SEND HIS WIFE $2.00 BECAUSE HE HAS NOT RECEIVED THE ROYALTIES ON HIS FAMOUS SONG!

(CIVIL WAR) EMMETT, DANIEL DECATUR (1815-1904). Am. composer. Wrote "Dixie" and other popular songs. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He began his career as a drummer in military bands then joined the Virginia Minstrels, singing and playing the banjo. Later, he was a member of Bryant's Minstrels. He wrote the music and words to "Dixie" in 1859 and it was performed for the first time in N.Y. on April 4, 1859. The song was an immediate hit and it was adopted as a Southern fighting song during the Civil War (even though Emmett was a Northerner). His other songs, Old Dan Tucker, The Road to Richmond, and others enjoyed great favor for many years, but were all ultimately eclipsed by "Dixie". The word "Dixie" is a nostalgically regarded Am. paradise in the South. The origin of the word Dixie is obscure. ALS, 4.75" x 6.5", Mt. Vernon,  Ohio, Oct. 3rd, 1898. Boldly penned, 1 full page, to "My Dear Mary," in full: "I enclose you $2.00, and that is all I can spare you today, as I got no money from New York today.* I hope everything is all right. I cannot think of anything more to say at this time. My love to you all, from your affectionate husband, Daniel D. Emmett." Pristine. Daniel Decatur Emmett material is among the scarcest of all Americana autographs. This is the first and only such piece we have personally seen on the market the past forty years. "Dixie", the immortal Civil War song, has come to mean a vanished society and way of life in the Old South, which is gone forever." A museum quality autograph. Handsomely framed with sheet music for "Dixie", and a 4x6 confederate flag. Framed in heavy gold leaf frame with brass plaque engraved "Daniel Decatur Emmett, author of Dixie, (1815-1904)". Overall size approx. 28" x 18". A striking display piece. *New York is where all his songs, including Dixie, were published and from whence he received royalties. (Illustrated below) Net to all....[10393].......+.....$2995.00                          

(VINTAGE COUNTRY MUSIC LOT) COUNTRY MUSIC STARS. Lot consists of a vintage collection of Country Music stars, ca l955-l960, & all obtained in-person: a. Minnie Pearl, 4to B&W half bust printed SP. Two scotch tape stains to right blank margin. She is shown wearing her trademark straw hat w/the price tag dangling from the brim! b. George Morgan & Jimmy Newman, signed below their individual photos on a 4to biographical page; c. Kitty Wells, 4to half bust printed SP; d. Johnny & Jack: 4to ¾ length printed SP signed "Johnnie Wright & Jack Onglen"; e. Hank Snow, 4to printed SP. Also signed by his wife "Jimmie Snow"; signed on verso by "String Bean"; f. Tex Ritter, 4to printed half bust SP (l969) (Signed on verso by Carl & Pearl Butler ); g. Jim Reeves, 4to B&W printed half bust SP. Minor defects. Still nice; h. Bill Monroe, Father of Blue Grass Music, rare 4to B&W printed half bust, photo; i. George Morgan, 4to glossy B&W SP. Minor defects; j. Faron Young, 4to B&W glossy SP; k. Lew Childre, the "Duke of Paducah", 4to program signed on his photo; l. Jimmy Driftwood, signed program; m. Slim Whitman, 4to printed B&W SP; n. Johnny Cash, 4to B&W glossy SP "The" earliest photo we have seen of him; o. Ray Peterson, 4to B&W glossy ISP. Full length pose, standing under two large trees. (The retail value of these items is well over $800.) The lot…..[12208]…. Bargain at   $595.00

IN PERSON EVERLY BROTHERS SIGNATURES

EVERLY BROTHERS (PHIL & DON). First Rock & Roll Duo. Influenced other artists. Vintage in-person full signatures of both on verso of 3.5” x 2.25” school photo of unidentified adolescent girl. Not common Rock & Roll autographs...[7377]..+.$75.00

"EXILE" . Pop singing group. 4to B&W ISP, showing the group standing in front of a white fence. Signed by four of the five with their first names. .[6565]...............$45.00

FARBMAN, HARRY. Founder and musical director of “The Farbman Sinfonietta”. Conductor. Bold ink signature on playbill. ....[11860]..$25.00

Christmas Card from Rock Star & Teen Idol Fabian

FORTE, FABIAN. Known as “Fabian”. Rock star and teen idol of 50’s and 60’s. Christmas card, 3.5” x 6.5”, boldly signed in red “Fabian Forte”. (Full signatures are uncommon as be usually signs himself with his first name only).. ..Mint..>[11608]...$25.00

FOSTER, SIDNEY. Acclaimed pianist and concert artist. Bold pencil signature on playbill...... [11864]....$25.00

“FOUR PIANO EMSEMBLE”, Playbill signed by the quartet in ink: SYLVIA DICKLER, HANS HEIDEMANN, AUDREY KOOPER and STEPHEN KOVACS.........[11849]..$35.00

FRANCESCATT, ZINO. Great French violinist who played with almost every major orchestra. Bold pencil sigtnature & ORIAN DALLEY, conductor (pencil signature) ...........[11868]..$38.50

GATLIN BROTHERS. Pop & C&W singers. 4to B&W ISP signed by all three. .[11555]. $25.00

GOLD, ARTHUR and ROBERT FITZALE, Duo-pianists. Playbill boldly signed “Gold” (in pencil) and “Fizdale” (in ink)................. [11852]....$35.00

"THE LETTERMEN". Famous singing trio. 4to B&W SP signed by all three. Not common................................................[5342].............$45.00

VINTAGE LIBERACE ISP WITH SIGNED PIANO SKETCH

LIBERACE. Pianist and entertainer. Vintage 4to B&W ISP, circa 1955, showing a handsome young Liberace at the keyboard of his piano. Beneath his signature he has drawn his trademark piano with candelabrum. Minor surface creasing which would not show if this piece were framed. A gem, showing Liberace at his best..........[9992]..+...$165.00

ALS OF THE SWEDISH NIGHTINGALE

LIND, JENNY. (1820-1887). Called the Swedish Nightingale. Swedish soprano singer, unrivaled master of coloratura. Latterly known as Madame Jenny Lind Goldschmidt. ALS, 8vo, 4pp., 8 January, n.y. (England): Oak Lea/ Dear Lady Perry: The cook can unfortunately not come to see you on Monday, as the master has sent her orders to which she must attend. Now she is anxious to know if she will be allowed to call at your house at Wimbeldon either on Tuesday or Wednesday or any other day which may suit you, dear Lady Perry, to receive her. If you will kindly send your answer to Miss Girard, Oak Lea, she will take care that Caroline attends to your orders. -- Goodbye dear Lady Perry - May you and yours remain in good health until we - will God! May meet  again. Yours  sincerely, Jenny L. Goldschmidt". Fine.  Not common..... [5326].... ..........$495.00

(LIND, JENNY). Letter written by a woman (Margaret) to her brother (Dr. Edward M. White), Boston, June 24, ca l850, (Jenny Lind toured American w/P.T. Barnum(l850-52). 4to, 4pp., in part: "I have heard Jenny Lind! I still survive to tell of it.  I went last evening...I wanted to go to the second concert because she was going to sing the echo song, but I could not effect it! On the evening that the second concert took place M. Bennett was in and said he could get tickets for us for the next concert if we decided to go, which we did.  He did not think the sale of tickets for another would commence so soon, but it did.  In the afternoon of the day he happened to take up a paper and saw that they were selling tickets.  He threw the paper down and made an instantaneous rush to the places of sale, and after a severe struggle, and in a state of profuse perspiration...succeeded in getting us some two dollar tickets...We had a very good seat down stairs quite near the stage but at the side.  I got all over being excited about hearing her when the time arrived and awaited her appearance with all the indifference in the world.  Nor did the first piece she sang dispel my indifference or move me in the least.  It was "on mighty pens(?)" from the Cratoria (?) of the creation.  Though she sang in English, now knowing what the words were, I could only now and then understand one. I did not allow myself to be disappointed, as perhaps some do, who seem to expect to hear something different from a woman’s voice, in many of its tones, of course, like any other woman’s voice.  Her next piece was something in Italian...   You know you often read of the mysterious power Jenny Lind exercises over her hearers. Depend upon it, there is something in it.  The most distinguishing quality of her voice is its clearness I should think. It doesn’t constantly remind you of power like Miss Atone’s. It seem(ed) as if there was no limit to it as if it reached everywhere.  The papers tell about her bird like notes and that is what they are truly. Marshall P. Wilder rose when the concert was about half over and said that on behalf of himself and friends who lived in the country to whom it was very inconvenient to come to concerts, he wishes the audience would unite in requesting Miss Lind to sing the bird song which was not in the program instead of repeating any of the pieces. He was vociferously applauded. Benedict spoke and said that as Miss Lind gratified the audience by singing 6 or 7 times he thought it was almost too much to ask, but they would ask her. She was downstairs then. B. was applauded and the same instant Jenny’s secretary said she consented to sing when she immediately appeared with the greatest good nature and sweetness you can possibly imagine.  So I head the bird song! She imitates a bird in some parts of the song. The band is the most beautiful I ever heard and I remarked one thing in the playing and singing...the great contrasts, that is, the light and shade...Belletti is a brilliant singer...He and Jenny sung a duet together and they produced tones some of which I can call nothing but explosive tones....There is a kind of solemnity in her voice.  She speaks English remarkably well.  I wish you could see the way she stands before the audience. Her body sways every moment backwards and forwards gracefully as possible...They are the best conducted concerts that ever was..."The letter also contains another full page of technical details of the concert and theatre such as the great number of policemen and ticket takers and how the carriages were called for. It is difficult to imagine a better music content letter about one of the greatest singers of all time. An important music history first person account.  Comes w/original envelope which bears a red circular Boston postmark. The pair.  [7225].. $395.00 

nb. Very occasionally a piece with such superb & interesting content crosses our desk that we publish the content almost verbatim for the pleasure & information of our customers even though the intrinsic value of the piece does not warrant the inordinate amount of space devoted to it. This item is such a piece.

LIST, EUGENE. Am. pianist whose performance as a uniformed GI before the Big Three at Potsdam catapulted him to world wide fame. Close friend of President Truman. Known as the “President’s Pianist.” Bold pencil signature (Dec. 20, 1947)........................[11871]....$25.00

(ROCK N’ ROLL) LITTLE RICHARD (RICHARD PENNIMAN) Early Rock & Roll star. One of the greats. 10” x 8”  signed photo of him on stage performing with his band circa 1955. He is shown standing up playing the piano with his hands and one leg. Boldly signed in a light portion “Little Richard”. Photo later signed. A great Rock n’ Roll item.. [11998]..$125.00

MENUHIN, YEHUDI. Violinist (1953)...Signature....[5845]...$45.00

(COUNTRY MUSIC) MONROE, BILL. C&W star. Choice 4to half bust printed SP, shown in western hat, holding guitar, circa 1955. ..........................................................................[10909].........$195.00

NASCIMBENE, MARIO. Italian composer. Composed the music for many famous movies, including: OK Nero (51), The Barefoot Contessa (54), Alexander the Great (55), A Farewell to Arms (57), The Vikings (58), Room at the Top (58), Solomon & Sheba (59), Sons & Lovers (60), Barabbas (61), Faustres (67) and many more. TLS. oblong 8vo, Rome, Feb. 9, 1960; thanks for kind words about his music. Boldly signed...................[11026]......$75.00

NELSON, RICK. Rock & roll singer. Teen idol in 50's and 60's. Vintage 5" x 5" matte finish B&W half bust ISP. Tip of upper left blank corner creased, else fine. Circa 1955-60. The earliest SP of Nelson we have seen. ......................................[9272]...............$225.00

MUSIC CONTENT EUGENE ORMANDY LETTER

PADEREWSKI, IGNACY JAN (1860-1941). Polish pianist and statesman. In WWI, he devoted himself to the Polish cause and raised funds for Polish relief by his concerts. After war, went to Warsaw and formed coalition ministry in which he was Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Extremely fine 3.5” x 5.5” vintage half-bust photo of him boldly inscribed and signed in top blank portion: “To Mrs. John J. Walter, in kind remembrance, I.J. Paderewski”. Contemporarily dated on verso “May (19) 08”. The earliest and finest photo we have seen of Paderewski.......[11830]...+... $395.00

CHOICE COLE PORTER SIGNATURE

PRIDE, CHARLEY. C&W singer. 4to color ISP....[5994]. ......................................................................................$18.50

PRIMROSE, WILLIAM. Great Scottish-American violinist. Bold ink signature (Jan. 15, 1947). Scarce..[11867]..$95.00

RODZINSKI, ARTHUR (1892-1958). Polish-American conductor. Bold ink signature and GEORGE A. KUYPER, Manager, Chicago Symphony Orchestra...... [l1863].... $38.50

IN-PERSON TEX-RITTER SIGNATURE

(COUNTRY MUSIC) RITTER, TEX. C&W singer. Bold in-person signature on small piece of lined paper. [10910].. ................$95.00

(C & W MUSIC) ROBBINS, MARTY. C&W singer. Bold red ink signature on 4” x 6” lined paper [5977]. $35.00

RUBNIOFF, DAVID. Violinist. Program, 1950, signed in person on front cover below his likeness..................  .......[10907]................$25.00

SCHNEIDER, JOHN. Singer / actor. “Dukes of Hazard”, etc. 4to color ISP. Nice.............[11813]......+.......$25.00

SHAW, ROBERT (1916-1999). Conductor of The Robert Shaw Charale. Playbill.  Fine bold ink signature..[11851].. $38.50

“Showplace”, the Magazine of Radio City Music Hall, Vol. 6, April 2, 1942.  Many quaint ads: Hildegarde - After the Theatre, etc. Maiden Form Brasseres. The program is for “Reap the Wild Wind” with Ray Milland, John Wayne, Paulete Goddard, Raymond Massey, Robert Preston, Susan Hayward, Hedda Hopper, etc. Fine......[11529]...................$35.00

SNOW, HANK. Country & Western singer. One of the greats. 4to B&W half bust printed SP. (Page from program or book with biographical info. & photos) Signed on verso by "String Bean" on his photo. ...................................................................[11030].............$38.50

SCHWEITZER, ALBERT. Physician, humanitarian and pianist. Bank check in the sum of $200. payable to him (a donation),1963. He has endorsed the check on the verso. No cancellation marks touch signature. Uncommon in this format..................................................................[8121]........$295.00

IMPRESARIO MAX STRAKOSCH TRIES TO GET NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY FOR SPORANO EMMA THURSBY

(MUSIC) STRAKOSCH, MAX (1834-92). Bohemian impresario. Brother of Maurice Strakosch. ALS, 1 pg., 8vo, N.Y., Aug. 25, 1885, “To the editor of The Eagle, Pittsfield, Dr. Sir: Will you have the extreme kindness to notice in your next issue of your valuable columns that Miss Emma Thursby (1845-1931. Am. Soprano) the eminent American vocalist will appear for the first time in ? in a grand concert on the 3rd of September assisted by several renowned artists under the direction of Charles E. Pratt and obge. Yours most truly, Max Strakosch”. Fine. Excellent content and association value..[5133]...$295.00

“THE VENTURES”

(MUSIC- INSTRUMENTAL ROCK) THE VENTURES. The Ventures became one of the most popular groups world-wide thanks in large part to their instrumental approach - there were no language barriers to overcome. The Ventures are still the most popular American rock group in Japan. The Ventures outsold The Beatles 2-to-1 in Japan. They have regularly toured Japan from the 1960s through 2008. According to a January 1966 Billboard Magazine article, The Ventures had five of 1965's top 10 singles in Japan. On March 10, 2008, The Ventures were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with John Fogerty as their presenter. With over 110 million albums sold worldwide, the group remains the best selling instrumental rock group of all time. 4to B&W SP. Signed by Gerry McGee, Mel Taylor, Don Wilson, and Gary Woods. One of the longest performing bands, the band has been performing since 1959. Two of their most popular songs are Walk, Don’t Run, and the theme song for Hawaii Five-O. [3358] $95.00

(C&W) TUBB, ERNEST. C&W singer. Member, Country Music H.O.F. Inscription on note pad. Obtained in-person. Light staining on signature which is nevertheless a good strong example. ....[11936]..$25.00

VALLEE, RUDY. Am. actor and signer and “crooner”. Radio and T.V. personality. Vintage 4to B&W ISP dated 1951. In character from “The Fabulous Suzanne” starring Barbara Britton, Rudy Vallee with Otto Kruger, etc. ..[11488] ........$38.50

WELK, LAWRENCE.  Big Band leader.  Long running T.V. Show.  Vintage color postcard photo, boldly signed [6858]..+..$25.00

WELK, LAWRENCE.  Band leader. T.V.  star.  Interesting 4.5" x 3.5" color matte finish photograph of Lawrence Welk's feet and hand prints in Hollywood's famous "Walk of the Stars".+....[6743]...$35.00

WELK, LAWRENCE.  Band leader. T.V.  star.   Vintage 9" x 12" color photo of Welk on front  of program signed by Welk.  Inside, signed by following orchestra members by their photos: Dick Dale, Aladdin, Alice Lon, Myron Floren, Rocky Rockwell.  In person examples....[3145]..+..$48.50

WELK, LAWRENCE.  Band leader.  TLS, 4to, 1958, on "Lawrence Welk and His Champagne Music" letterhead; thanks for Christmas greetings and kind comments on television shows.  Boldly signed [10000]..+.$48.50

(WELK, LAWRENCE).  Band leader.  Christmas card with printed greeting and original envelope (1960), a "Drive Safely" sticker and two small 2" x 3.5" calendars with his photos on recto.  The quartet...[10002].+..$35.00

PATRIOTIC LAWRENCE WELK BOOK

WELK, LAWRENCE.  Big Band leader.  Long running T.V. Show.  His book My America, Your America with Bernice McGeehan, 8vo, 182 pp., Prentice - Hall, Inc., 1st  edition, 1976, dust jacket, boldly inscribed on first free blank end paper: "To ____, May you enjoy -- with every good wish, Lawrence Welk."  Welk reflects on his life, trials and successes in this song of praise and appreciation to his family (both personal and professional) and the ideals that make this country great.  Includes stories, backstage glimpses and a Bicentennial prayer for the rebirth of America.  The only signed copy of this book we have seen. [11912]..++..$65.00

WELK, LAWRENCE.  Big Band leader.  Long running T.V. Show.  His book This I Believe, with Bernice McGeehan, 8vo, 195 pp., Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1st edition, 1979, dust jacket, boldly inscribed on first free blank end paper: "To _____,  Hope you will enjoy this book and maybe share some of its philosophy.  Your friend - (boldly signed) Lawrence Welk".  Welk goes behind the scenes and takes you through a typical day -- showing how the band is run and how a show is taped.  About this book he says: "I'm going to tell you, from the heart, the things I believe in - the philosophies that have helped me build this beautiful, beautiful life and the personality traits I believe lead to success -- the kind of success that lasts a lifetime and transcends money, fame or fleeting happiness."  Profusely illustrated.  Includes a photograph of him holding his famous white baton.....[11913]..++...$65.00

WHITTEMORE, ARTHUR & JACK LOWE. America’s duo-piano team. Playbill signed “Whittemore” and “Jack Lowe”. Both are in pencil. (Dec. 5, 1947).......[11854]... $25.00

ZAPPA, FRANK. Singer, composer, guitarist. Late great rock star. 4to color ISP, 3/4 length bare-chested pose shown holding his guitar, wearing beads and standing at a microphone. Signed in silver ink. Striking. Mint.......................................................[5584]..............$195.00

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