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ALLITSEN‚ Frances. 7214
Autograph Letter Signed‚ explaining she can not visit on account of the fog‚ but hoping for a letter. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 18 Alina Square‚ undated. Frances Allitsen (1849-1912)‚ composer of songs. Her patriotic song‚ ‘There’s a land’‚ was widely sung about the time of the South African War (1899).
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ explaining she can not visit on account of the fog‚ but hoping for a letter. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 18 Alina Square‚ undated. Frances Allitsen (1849-1912)‚ composer of songs. Her patriotic song‚ ‘There’s a land’‚ was widely sung about the time of the South African War (1899). Price : £30.00
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ANDERSON‚ Lucy. 1221
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Cooke‚ arranging ‘a friendly dinner’‚ mentioning that her husband (who was Master of the Queen’s Music) would be unable to attend‚ in part because ‘I believe the Queen goes to Osborne after the 9th’. 3 pp. 4 x 3.5 inches‚ fine. 28 October [no year]. Lucy Anderson (1790-1878) taught the piano to Queen Victoria and her children. She was the first female pianist to play at the concerts of the Philharmonic Society.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Cooke‚ arranging ‘a friendly dinner’‚ mentioning that her husband (who was Master of the Queen’s Music) would be unable to attend‚ in part because ‘I believe the Queen goes to Osborne after the 9th’. 3 pp. 4 x 3.5 inches‚ fine. 28 October [no year]. Lucy Anderson (1790-1878) taught the piano to Queen Victoria and her children. She was the first female pianist to play at the concerts of the Philharmonic Society. Price : £35.00
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ARKWRIGHT‚ Sir John Stanhope. 8331
Autograph Verses of the Hymn ‘O Valiant Hearts’‚ written by and signed ‘John S.Arkwright’. On two conjoined leaves 7 x 10 inches‚ prepared for inclusion in a memorial volume of the Great War. In fine condition. [1920’s] Sir John Stanhope Arkwright (1872-1954) composed the words for O Valiant Hearts (1917).
Price : £300.00
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Autograph Verses of the Hymn ‘O Valiant Hearts’‚ written by and signed ‘John S.Arkwright’. On two conjoined leaves 7 x 10 inches‚ prepared for inclusion in a memorial volume of the Great War. In fine condition. [1920’s] Sir John Stanhope Arkwright (1872-1954) composed the words for O Valiant Hearts (1917). Price : £300.00
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BEMBERG‚ Herman. 9619
Autograph Letter Signed‚ about the sale of a work including Chanson Bretonne for which he has composed the music‚ announcing that fifty copies would be available printed on Japanese paper. In French. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folded. 43 Avenue du Bois de Boulogne‚ undated. Herman Bemberg 1859-1931)‚ French composer. He was known for numerous songs and pieces for the piano‚ as well as by his cantata La Mort de Jeanne d'Arc (1886)‚ comic opera Le Baiser de Suzon (1888)‚ and grand opera Elaine (produced at Covent Garden in 1892). Among his songs the dramatic recitative Ballade du Desespere was well known‚ and Chant Hindou was quite popular and frequently included in anthologies.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ about the sale of a work including Chanson Bretonne for which he has composed the music‚ announcing that fifty copies would be available printed on Japanese paper. In French. 1½ pages 8 x 5 inches‚ folded. 43 Avenue du Bois de Boulogne‚ undated. Herman Bemberg 1859-1931)‚ French composer. He was known for numerous songs and pieces for the piano‚ as well as by his cantata La Mort de Jeanne d'Arc (1886)‚ comic opera Le Baiser de Suzon (1888)‚ and grand opera Elaine (produced at Covent Garden in 1892). Among his songs the dramatic recitative Ballade du Desespere was well known‚ and Chant Hindou was quite popular and frequently included in anthologies. Price : £45.00
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BENNETT‚ William Sterndale. 5258
Autograph Letter Signed ‘William Sterndale Bennett’‚ to Mr.Thring‚ offering two dates for their meeting and sending his regards to his family. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. The Athenaeum‚ 1 May 1867. Sir William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875)‚ English pianist and composer‚ friend of Mendelssohn‚ and principal of the Royal Academy of Music (1868).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘William Sterndale Bennett’‚ to Mr.Thring‚ offering two dates for their meeting and sending his regards to his family. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. The Athenaeum‚ 1 May 1867. Sir William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875)‚ English pianist and composer‚ friend of Mendelssohn‚ and principal of the Royal Academy of Music (1868). Price : £65.00
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BEVIGNANI‚ Enrico. 10263
Salary receipt‚ signed ‘E.Bevignani’‚ for £80 received from M.Gye of the Royal Italian Opera‚ Covent Garden. 5 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 3 May 1871. Enrico Bevignani Modesto (b.Naples‚ 1841 - 1903)‚ orchestral conductor‚ composer and theatrical impressario. In 1864 he moved to London‚ and from 1871 to 1878 he was the permanent conductor at Covent Garden. On March 17 1879 he conducted the world premiere of Eugene Onegin at the Maly Theatre in Moscow.
Price : £25.00
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Salary receipt‚ signed ‘E.Bevignani’‚ for £80 received from M.Gye of the Royal Italian Opera‚ Covent Garden. 5 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 3 May 1871. Enrico Bevignani Modesto (b.Naples‚ 1841 - 1903)‚ orchestral conductor‚ composer and theatrical impressario. In 1864 he moved to London‚ and from 1871 to 1878 he was the permanent conductor at Covent Garden. On March 17 1879 he conducted the world premiere of Eugene Onegin at the Maly Theatre in Moscow. Price : £25.00
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BLUMENTHAL‚ Jacques. 8204
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Lever’‚ inviting him to “a little Batchelors dinner”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 15 Hyde Park Gate‚ 27 May 1877. Jacques Blumenthal (1829-1908)‚ German pianist and composer‚ pianist to Queen Victoria.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Lever’‚ inviting him to “a little Batchelors dinner”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 15 Hyde Park Gate‚ 27 May 1877. Jacques Blumenthal (1829-1908)‚ German pianist and composer‚ pianist to Queen Victoria. Price : £30.00
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BOSKOFF‚ Georges. 6963
Autograph Musical Quotation‚ inscribed and signed. 4 x 6 inches‚ in good condition. 22 November 1918. Georges Boskoff‚ French composer.
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Autograph Musical Quotation‚ inscribed and signed. 4 x 6 inches‚ in good condition. 22 November 1918. Georges Boskoff‚ French composer. Price : £45.00
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CASSIVE‚ Armande. 10713
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur Fouquier‚ thanking him for the kind words of his article. In French. 2 pp. 6½ x 5 inches (light traces of corner mounts)‚ with a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Armande Cassive‚ by Chalot. Saturday‚ undated. Armande Cassive (1873-1940)‚ French actress‚ and one of Feydeau’s favourite performers.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur Fouquier‚ thanking him for the kind words of his article. In French. 2 pp. 6½ x 5 inches (light traces of corner mounts)‚ with a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Armande Cassive‚ by Chalot. Saturday‚ undated. Armande Cassive (1873-1940)‚ French actress‚ and one of Feydeau’s favourite performers. Price : £45.00
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CERNY‚ Berthe. 10726
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Cerny’‚ to ‘Mon cher ami’‚ asking him to come round “avec votre charmante gillette”. In French. 2 pp. 5½ x 6½ inches‚ embossed monogram‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Cerny in costume‚ by Nadar. Undated. An uncommon image. Berthe Cerny (real name Berthe de Choudens‚ 1870-1940) of the Comedie Francaise.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Cerny’‚ to ‘Mon cher ami’‚ asking him to come round “avec votre charmante gillette”. In French. 2 pp. 5½ x 6½ inches‚ embossed monogram‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Cerny in costume‚ by Nadar. Undated. An uncommon image. Berthe Cerny (real name Berthe de Choudens‚ 1870-1940) of the Comedie Francaise. Price : £85.00
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CHAUMONT‚ Celine. 10832
Autograph Letter Signed‚ wishing her correspondent success. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches. Together with a cabinet portrait photograph of Chaumont by Chalot‚ and two earlier carte de visite portrait photographs. Undated [1890s]. Celine Chaumont‚ French actress.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ wishing her correspondent success. In French. 1 page 8 x 5 inches. Together with a cabinet portrait photograph of Chaumont by Chalot‚ and two earlier carte de visite portrait photographs. Undated [1890s]. Celine Chaumont‚ French actress. Price : £45.00
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CLOWNS. 6297
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Storelli’ to J.Wilkinson of the Aquarium Brighton offering to sign a contract for 19th November. 1 page 8½ x 5½ inches with Storelli’s advertisement showing him in performance pasted to integral leaf. Folded. Hotel zum Baierschen Hof Berlin 19 July 1883. Storelli musical clown who played many different instruments.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Storelli’ to J.Wilkinson of the Aquarium Brighton offering to sign a contract for 19th November. 1 page 8½ x 5½ inches with Storelli’s advertisement showing him in performance pasted to integral leaf. Folded. Hotel zum Baierschen Hof Berlin 19 July 1883. Storelli musical clown who played many different instruments. Price : £85.00
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COLLETTE‚ Charles. 11463
Three original watercolour cartoons‚ signed and dated‚ with a separate inscribed card‚ also signed. Two cartoons show the different circumstances of the actor ‘at home’ and ‘on tour’. Postcard size‚ in good condition. The inscribed card has a vertical crease. Glasgow‚ 24 May 1906. Charles Collette (18421924)‚ English actor‚ composer and writer noted for his work in comedy in a long career. He is probably best remembered today for the coincidence of of the premiere of his musical play Cryptoconchoidsyphonostomata together with the historic 1875 premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury.
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Three original watercolour cartoons‚ signed and dated‚ with a separate inscribed card‚ also signed. Two cartoons show the different circumstances of the actor ‘at home’ and ‘on tour’. Postcard size‚ in good condition. The inscribed card has a vertical crease. Glasgow‚ 24 May 1906. Charles Collette (18421924)‚ English actor‚ composer and writer noted for his work in comedy in a long career. He is probably best remembered today for the coincidence of of the premiere of his musical play Cryptoconchoidsyphonostomata together with the historic 1875 premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury. Price : £85.00
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COMPTON‚ Henry. 7086
Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending his autograph better late than never‚ “a proverb somewhat musty but I trust it will serve me on this occasion”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting. Haymarket Theatre‚ 24 January 1855. Henry Compton [real name Charles Mackenzie] (1805–1877)‚ actor.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ sending his autograph better late than never‚ “a proverb somewhat musty but I trust it will serve me on this occasion”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting. Haymarket Theatre‚ 24 January 1855. Henry Compton [real name Charles Mackenzie] (1805–1877)‚ actor. Price : £30.00
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COQUARD‚ Arthur. 8028
Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the documents from Boston‚ and discussing the completion of of biographical work. In French. 1 page 5½ x 4 inches‚ fine. St.Germain-en-Laye‚ 12 June 1900. Arthur Coquard (1846-19110)‚ French composer‚ a pupil and partisan of Franck.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking his correspondent for the documents from Boston‚ and discussing the completion of of biographical work. In French. 1 page 5½ x 4 inches‚ fine. St.Germain-en-Laye‚ 12 June 1900. Arthur Coquard (1846-19110)‚ French composer‚ a pupil and partisan of Franck. Price : £35.00
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CRIVELLI Gaetano. 10436
Letter Signed ‘G.Crivelli’ to M. D’Augerau in Paris about the payment of a bill at the Hotel d’italie. In French. 1 page 8½ x 7 inches with integral address leaf toned. Annotated on receipt with details of the relevant payments. London 23 August 1817. Gaetano Crivelli (1768-1836) famous Italian tenor.
Price : £75.00
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Letter Signed ‘G.Crivelli’ to M. D’Augerau in Paris about the payment of a bill at the Hotel d’italie. In French. 1 page 8½ x 7 inches with integral address leaf toned. Annotated on receipt with details of the relevant payments. London 23 August 1817. Gaetano Crivelli (1768-1836) famous Italian tenor. Price : £75.00
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DALLAS‚ Isabella. 10360
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to C.Kean‚ thanking him for his performance‚ explaining that the two empty seats in her box were due to illness. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 6 Hanover Square‚ 30 May‚ no year given. Isabella Dallas [stage name Glyn] (1823-1889)‚ Shakespearean actress. “Each visit to your performance makes one enjoy it more and more.”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to C.Kean‚ thanking him for his performance‚ explaining that the two empty seats in her box were due to illness. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 6 Hanover Square‚ 30 May‚ no year given. Isabella Dallas [stage name Glyn] (1823-1889)‚ Shakespearean actress. “Each visit to your performance makes one enjoy it more and more.” Price : £30.00
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DE BONCZA‚ Wanda. 10728
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wanda de Boncza’‚ discussing the expression of emotions on stage‚ in answer to her correspondent’s question. In French. 3 pp. 5 x 5 inches‚ minor paper repairs and blemishes. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Wanda de Boncza‚ by Professeur Stebbing. 11 August [1895]. Wanda de Boncza (1872-1902)‚ French actress at the Comédie-Française.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Wanda de Boncza’‚ discussing the expression of emotions on stage‚ in answer to her correspondent’s question. In French. 3 pp. 5 x 5 inches‚ minor paper repairs and blemishes. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Wanda de Boncza‚ by Professeur Stebbing. 11 August [1895]. Wanda de Boncza (1872-1902)‚ French actress at the Comédie-Française. Price : £65.00
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DETCHON‚ Adelaide. 7068
Autograph Quotation (from Lucile by Owen Meredith)‚ signed ‘Faithfully Yours‚ Adelaide Detchon’. 4½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Adelaide Detchon (born 1868)‚ American actress.
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Autograph Quotation (from Lucile by Owen Meredith)‚ signed ‘Faithfully Yours‚ Adelaide Detchon’. 4½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Adelaide Detchon (born 1868)‚ American actress. Price : £35.00
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EAMES‚ Emma. 11083
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Emma Eames Story’‚ to ‘Dear Maud’‚ explaining that she has much to do before her departure for Paris and London‚ referring also to the busy schedule of her husband‚ Julian Story. 4 pp. 6 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 28 Via Maggio‚ undated. Emma Eames (1865 - 1952)‚ American soprano. She sang lyric and lyric-dramatic roles in opera and enjoyed a brilliant career in New York‚ London and Paris during the last decade of the 19th century and the first decade of the 20th century.
Price : £50.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Emma Eames Story’‚ to ‘Dear Maud’‚ explaining that she has much to do before her departure for Paris and London‚ referring also to the busy schedule of her husband‚ Julian Story. 4 pp. 6 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 28 Via Maggio‚ undated. Emma Eames (1865 - 1952)‚ American soprano. She sang lyric and lyric-dramatic roles in opera and enjoyed a brilliant career in New York‚ London and Paris during the last decade of the 19th century and the first decade of the 20th century. Price : £50.00
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FENNELL‚ James. 3428
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Rudman‚ seeking support from him as chairman of a charitable association in Newcastle‚ which was to devote funds to ‘a publication which has for its object the Honor of this Country‚ and consequently that of the Associations formed in defence of Our King and Constitution’. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ a few creases‚ remains of guard‚ one tear‚ but in clean conditoin‚ address panel laid down on integral blank leaf‚ collector’s annotation recording the gift of this letter to him in 1793. King Street‚ Covent Garden‚ London [1793]. James Fennell (1766-1816)‚ actor‚ dramatist and author (‘A Review of the Proceedings at Paris during the last Summer’ [1792])‚ emigrated to America in 1793 and attempted to make a living as an actor in New York‚ Boston and Philadelphia. Commenting on Fennell’s chequered career‚ Dunlap‚ in his History of the American Theatres (1832)‚ says that Fennell never paid his bills in Paris or Philadelphia‚ that he lived by fraud‚ and passed his life between a palace and a prison. Fennell established friendships with many other authors‚ including Henry Mackenzie‚ and James Bruce‚ the African traveller. In this letter Fennell seeks to benefit financially from the royalist reaction in England to the execution of the King in France. He claims that his proposed work will ‘entitle me to that liberal support which alone can ensure the success of so arduous and extensive an undertaking’.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to James Rudman‚ seeking support from him as chairman of a charitable association in Newcastle‚ which was to devote funds to ‘a publication which has for its object the Honor of this Country‚ and consequently that of the Associations formed in defence of Our King and Constitution’. 2 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ a few creases‚ remains of guard‚ one tear‚ but in clean conditoin‚ address panel laid down on integral blank leaf‚ collector’s annotation recording the gift of this letter to him in 1793. King Street‚ Covent Garden‚ London [1793]. James Fennell (1766-1816)‚ actor‚ dramatist and author (‘A Review of the Proceedings at Paris during the last Summer’ [1792])‚ emigrated to America in 1793 and attempted to make a living as an actor in New York‚ Boston and Philadelphia. Commenting on Fennell’s chequered career‚ Dunlap‚ in his History of the American Theatres (1832)‚ says that Fennell never paid his bills in Paris or Philadelphia‚ that he lived by fraud‚ and passed his life between a palace and a prison. Fennell established friendships with many other authors‚ including Henry Mackenzie‚ and James Bruce‚ the African traveller. In this letter Fennell seeks to benefit financially from the royalist reaction in England to the execution of the King in France. He claims that his proposed work will ‘entitle me to that liberal support which alone can ensure the success of so arduous and extensive an undertaking’. Price : £120.00
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FERIEL‚ Marie-Ange. 10928
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing‚ among other things‚ comedy and the art of acting. In French. 8 pp. 5 x 6½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet photograph of Fériel‚ by Reutlinger. 14 April 1895. Marie-Ange Fériel‚ French actress.
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing‚ among other things‚ comedy and the art of acting. In French. 8 pp. 5 x 6½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet photograph of Fériel‚ by Reutlinger. 14 April 1895. Marie-Ange Fériel‚ French actress. Price : £45.00
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FOOTE‚ Lydia. 5884
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lydia A.Foote’‚ saying that “I have written three times to go to ‘Phillips’ and have received no answer...” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Brighton‚ 19 June [no year given]. Lydia Foote (1844-1892)‚ actress.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lydia A.Foote’‚ saying that “I have written three times to go to ‘Phillips’ and have received no answer...” 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Brighton‚ 19 June [no year given]. Lydia Foote (1844-1892)‚ actress. Price : £30.00
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GODDARD‚ Arabella. 10547
Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Davison Goddard’‚ to Miss Morier‚ postponing their lesson because she has “an unexpected Rehearsal tomorrow morning”. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ folds‚ traces of mounting on blank verso. 47 Welbeck Street‚ 31 March‚ no year given. “If you will very kindly write to me a few days before your arrival in London I will make a point of keeping an hour disengaged for you.” Arabella Goddard (1836-1922)‚ pianist. From 1873 to 1876 she toured the U.S.‚ Australia‚ and India. She was renowned for her performance of Beethoven's piano sonatas.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘A.Davison Goddard’‚ to Miss Morier‚ postponing their lesson because she has “an unexpected Rehearsal tomorrow morning”. 2 pp. 6 x 4 inches‚ folds‚ traces of mounting on blank verso. 47 Welbeck Street‚ 31 March‚ no year given. “If you will very kindly write to me a few days before your arrival in London I will make a point of keeping an hour disengaged for you.” Arabella Goddard (1836-1922)‚ pianist. From 1873 to 1876 she toured the U.S.‚ Australia‚ and India. She was renowned for her performance of Beethoven's piano sonatas. Price : £45.00
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GOMPERTZ‚ Richard. 4436
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed ‘Richard Gompertz’ and dated. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Cologne‚ December 1897. Uncommon. Richard Gompertz (1859-1921)‚ violinist and teacher.
Price : £150.00
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Autograph Musical Quotation Signed ‘Richard Gompertz’ and dated. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Cologne‚ December 1897. Uncommon. Richard Gompertz (1859-1921)‚ violinist and teacher. Price : £150.00
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GRISI‚ Giulia. 7132
Her Signature‚ and a few words‚ torn from the end of a letter. 4½ x ¾ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Giulia Grisi (1811–69)‚ Italian operatic soprano. She toured the United States in 1854 with Giuseppe Mario‚ whom she married in 1856. Roles were written for her by Bellini‚ in I Puritani‚ and by Donizetti‚ in Don Pasquale.
Price : £45.00
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Her Signature‚ and a few words‚ torn from the end of a letter. 4½ x ¾ inches‚ in good condition. Undated. Giulia Grisi (1811–69)‚ Italian operatic soprano. She toured the United States in 1854 with Giuseppe Mario‚ whom she married in 1856. Roles were written for her by Bellini‚ in I Puritani‚ and by Donizetti‚ in Don Pasquale. Price : £45.00
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GROVE‚ Sir George. 7315
Autograph Letter Signed to Charles Santley‚ the famous baritone‚ congratulating him “on your splendid singing yesterday”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Athenaeum Club‚ 30 June 1877. Praise from Sir George Grove (1820-1900)‚ musicologist‚ editor of the great Dictionary of Music and Musicians. “I have always admired you‚ as your know; but upon my word yesterday you surpassed yourself. I never heard your voice fuller and rounder‚ or more beautiful in tone‚ the spirit of the whole thing was perfect‚ and your high note (F wasn’t it?) was magnificent.”
Price : £120.00
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Autograph Letter Signed to Charles Santley‚ the famous baritone‚ congratulating him “on your splendid singing yesterday”. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Athenaeum Club‚ 30 June 1877. Praise from Sir George Grove (1820-1900)‚ musicologist‚ editor of the great Dictionary of Music and Musicians. “I have always admired you‚ as your know; but upon my word yesterday you surpassed yourself. I never heard your voice fuller and rounder‚ or more beautiful in tone‚ the spirit of the whole thing was perfect‚ and your high note (F wasn’t it?) was magnificent.” Price : £120.00
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HADOW‚ Sir William Henry. 10400
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Professor Kirkaldy‚ regretting he is unable to accept the kind invitation of the Principal and Staff of King’s College. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Newcastle-upon-Tyne‚ 26 June 1912. Sir William Henry Hadow (1859-1937)‚ educationalist and musicologist.
Price : £25.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Professor Kirkaldy‚ regretting he is unable to accept the kind invitation of the Principal and Staff of King’s College. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Newcastle-upon-Tyne‚ 26 June 1912. Sir William Henry Hadow (1859-1937)‚ educationalist and musicologist. Price : £25.00
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HATTON‚ John Liptrot. 7211
An exuberant Autograph Letter Signed‚ to “Bob” (Thallon) in Brooklyn‚ incorporating a musical quotation‚ describing the latest concerts‚ the forthcoming concerts to be given by Wagner in the Albert Hall‚ his own Sacred Drama‚ and much else. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few minor tears only. Margate‚ 30 April 1877. A wonderful letter by John Liptrot Hatton (1808-1886)‚ composer‚ pianist and singer‚ praised by the New Grove as “the inventor‚ or at least one of the earliest exponents‚ of a kind of popular one-man show‚ in which he spoke‚ played the piano‚ and sang to his own accompaniment”. In this letter he describes “My Sacred Drama - the word Oratorio is too ponderous for the character of my work - it being most dramatic - especially when part II begins - then we have old Sennacherib with the Assyrian Host - Warriors - Dancing Girls - Trombones - Big drums - Cymbals - Triangles - Tambourines‚ etc. kick up a d_l of a row. I can’t tell yet - when or where it is likely [to] come out - you shall know when the time comes.”
Price : £85.00
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An exuberant Autograph Letter Signed‚ to “Bob” (Thallon) in Brooklyn‚ incorporating a musical quotation‚ describing the latest concerts‚ the forthcoming concerts to be given by Wagner in the Albert Hall‚ his own Sacred Drama‚ and much else. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ a few minor tears only. Margate‚ 30 April 1877. A wonderful letter by John Liptrot Hatton (1808-1886)‚ composer‚ pianist and singer‚ praised by the New Grove as “the inventor‚ or at least one of the earliest exponents‚ of a kind of popular one-man show‚ in which he spoke‚ played the piano‚ and sang to his own accompaniment”. In this letter he describes “My Sacred Drama - the word Oratorio is too ponderous for the character of my work - it being most dramatic - especially when part II begins - then we have old Sennacherib with the Assyrian Host - Warriors - Dancing Girls - Trombones - Big drums - Cymbals - Triangles - Tambourines‚ etc. kick up a d_l of a row. I can’t tell yet - when or where it is likely [to] come out - you shall know when the time comes.” Price : £85.00
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HENSCHEL‚ Sir George. 5652
Autograph Letter Signed‚ illustrated with two small portrait sketches in ink‚ addressed ‘My dear boy’‚ mentioning acquaintances met in America and providing details of his travel plans. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Boston‚ 21 April 1883. Sir George Henschel (1850-1934)‚ singer‚ composer and conductor. In 1881 he was appointed conductor of the newly founded Symphony Orchestra at Boston.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ illustrated with two small portrait sketches in ink‚ addressed ‘My dear boy’‚ mentioning acquaintances met in America and providing details of his travel plans. 4 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. Boston‚ 21 April 1883. Sir George Henschel (1850-1934)‚ singer‚ composer and conductor. In 1881 he was appointed conductor of the newly founded Symphony Orchestra at Boston. Price : £65.00
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HESS‚ Myra. 10399
Autograph Musical Quotation signed ‘Myra Hess’‚ with typed message thanking her correspondent (Miss E.Kirkaldy‚ Lady Margaret Hall‚ Oxford) for “a most memorable ‘christening’ of the Concerto for me”. Postcard 3½ x 5½ inches‚ vertical crease. Undated. Dame Myra Hess (1890–1965)‚ pianist
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Autograph Musical Quotation signed ‘Myra Hess’‚ with typed message thanking her correspondent (Miss E.Kirkaldy‚ Lady Margaret Hall‚ Oxford) for “a most memorable ‘christening’ of the Concerto for me”. Postcard 3½ x 5½ inches‚ vertical crease. Undated. Dame Myra Hess (1890–1965)‚ pianist Price : £75.00
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HOLBEIN von Holbeinsberg‚ Franz. 9553
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Louis Angely‚ the writer of comedy‚ in Berlin‚ about the performance of Die Familie Rüstig‚ and praising the production. In German‚ not translated. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel (tear at opening)‚ light toning. [Hanover] 14 July 1829. Franz Ignaz Holbein von Holbeinsberg (1779-1855)‚ Austrian playwright‚ theatre manager‚ actor and musician. In 1809 he worked as an actor in Vienna for a short period‚ then as a director and theatre manager in Germany; 1841-1849 manager of the Burgtheater‚ 1848-1853 of the Vienna Court Opera. He writes to Louis Angely (1787-1835). German writer of comedy. “... Nach allem was ich über diese Arbeit höre‚ wird die königl. Hoftheater Comite die Aufführung gewiß genehmigen und die Oeconomie sich über das Hornorar mit Ihnen einigen. Ihre Handwerker‚ welche ich keines wie so manche Kittiker in die Klaße der Possen stelle‚ haben mir wie so viele Ihrer Arbeiten schon recht viele Freude gemacht. Das ehrliche gutgemeinte Ueberreichen der Sparbüchse der Freundschaft‚ wie die Theilung der einzigen Tasse Chiocoulade‚ hat zu herzlichem Lachen bei mir immer eine Thräne der Rührung gestellt. Ich weiß kein höheres Lob‚ kenne keine angenehmere Lustigkeit ...”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Louis Angely‚ the writer of comedy‚ in Berlin‚ about the performance of Die Familie Rüstig‚ and praising the production. In German‚ not translated. 3 pp. 10 x 8 inches‚ address panel (tear at opening)‚ light toning. [Hanover] 14 July 1829. Franz Ignaz Holbein von Holbeinsberg (1779-1855)‚ Austrian playwright‚ theatre manager‚ actor and musician. In 1809 he worked as an actor in Vienna for a short period‚ then as a director and theatre manager in Germany; 1841-1849 manager of the Burgtheater‚ 1848-1853 of the Vienna Court Opera. He writes to Louis Angely (1787-1835). German writer of comedy. “... Nach allem was ich über diese Arbeit höre‚ wird die königl. Hoftheater Comite die Aufführung gewiß genehmigen und die Oeconomie sich über das Hornorar mit Ihnen einigen. Ihre Handwerker‚ welche ich keines wie so manche Kittiker in die Klaße der Possen stelle‚ haben mir wie so viele Ihrer Arbeiten schon recht viele Freude gemacht. Das ehrliche gutgemeinte Ueberreichen der Sparbüchse der Freundschaft‚ wie die Theilung der einzigen Tasse Chiocoulade‚ hat zu herzlichem Lachen bei mir immer eine Thräne der Rührung gestellt. Ich weiß kein höheres Lob‚ kenne keine angenehmere Lustigkeit ...” Price : £150.00
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IRELAND‚ John. 7626
Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Ireland’‚ to Mr.Rivers at Novello & Co.‚ sending the score [of the Symphonic Rhapsody]‚ discussing the printing of the orchestral parts for a concert on December 12th‚‚ and indicating a few technical corrections (incorporating a short musical quotation). 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ minor defects‚ pin and staple holes‚ folds‚ creases. The Studio‚ 14A Gunter Grove‚ Chelsea‚ 15 November 1921. An interesting letter by John Ireland (1879-1962)‚ composer‚ about his Symphonic Rhapsody ‘Maid-Dun’ (1921).
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘John Ireland’‚ to Mr.Rivers at Novello & Co.‚ sending the score [of the Symphonic Rhapsody]‚ discussing the printing of the orchestral parts for a concert on December 12th‚‚ and indicating a few technical corrections (incorporating a short musical quotation). 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ minor defects‚ pin and staple holes‚ folds‚ creases. The Studio‚ 14A Gunter Grove‚ Chelsea‚ 15 November 1921. An interesting letter by John Ireland (1879-1962)‚ composer‚ about his Symphonic Rhapsody ‘Maid-Dun’ (1921). Price : £200.00
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IRVING‚ Sir Henry. 6692
Autograph Quotation‚ “This is I‚ Hamlet the Dane”‚ signed and dated by Henry Irving. 3 x 4½ inches‚ laid down on an old album leaf. Glasgow‚ November 1878. Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)‚ the English actor. On 31 October 1874 Irving played Hamlet‚ in which role he established himself as the unrivalled great Hamlet of his period. Hamlet ran for 200 nights‚ an unheard of success for a Shakespearian play. On 31 August 1878 Irving took over the Lyceum Theatre from Mrs.Bateman and his great reign of twenty-three years in the theatre which he made world famous began on 30 December with a revival and handsome new mounting of his Hamlet.
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Autograph Quotation‚ “This is I‚ Hamlet the Dane”‚ signed and dated by Henry Irving. 3 x 4½ inches‚ laid down on an old album leaf. Glasgow‚ November 1878. Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)‚ the English actor. On 31 October 1874 Irving played Hamlet‚ in which role he established himself as the unrivalled great Hamlet of his period. Hamlet ran for 200 nights‚ an unheard of success for a Shakespearian play. On 31 August 1878 Irving took over the Lyceum Theatre from Mrs.Bateman and his great reign of twenty-three years in the theatre which he made world famous began on 30 December with a revival and handsome new mounting of his Hamlet. Price : £250.00
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JOACHIM‚ Joseph. 9926
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Joseph Joachim’‚ to Miss Barrington‚ accepting an invitation. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good clean condition. 25 Phillimore Gardens‚ Kensington‚ Monday 20 March‚ no year given. Joseph Joachim (1831-1907)‚ Hungarian violinist and composer.
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Joseph Joachim’‚ to Miss Barrington‚ accepting an invitation. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good clean condition. 25 Phillimore Gardens‚ Kensington‚ Monday 20 March‚ no year given. Joseph Joachim (1831-1907)‚ Hungarian violinist and composer. Price : £100.00
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KEELEY‚ Robert. 10960
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to T.J.Serle‚ inviting him to a rehearsal. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Royal Princess Theatre‚ 5 September 1851. Robert Keeley (1793-1869)‚ actor and comedian.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to T.J.Serle‚ inviting him to a rehearsal. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Royal Princess Theatre‚ 5 September 1851. Robert Keeley (1793-1869)‚ actor and comedian. Price : £30.00
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KRAUSS‚ Gabrielle. 10932
Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking her correspondent for all his assistance in Aida. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ with a few words and signature overleaf. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Krauss‚ by Nadar (lower edge rubbed). 22 November‚ no year given. Marie Gabrielle Krauss (1842-1906)‚ Austrian soprano‚ studied at the Vienna Conservatory with Marchesi. She made her debut in Berlin (1859) as Mathilde in William Tell.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ thanking her correspondent for all his assistance in Aida. In French. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ with a few words and signature overleaf. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Krauss‚ by Nadar (lower edge rubbed). 22 November‚ no year given. Marie Gabrielle Krauss (1842-1906)‚ Austrian soprano‚ studied at the Vienna Conservatory with Marchesi. She made her debut in Berlin (1859) as Mathilde in William Tell. Price : £45.00
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LACY‚ Michael Rophino. 7668
Manuscript Receipt Signed ‘M.Rophino Lacy’ for £225 from the Proprietors of Covent Garden Theatre‚ being the balance “for Authorship of The Maid of Judah”. 3 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 10 May 1830. Michael Rophino Lacy (1795-1867) Irish violinist and actor. He was sent to study in Paris under Kreutzer‚ and soon began a successful career‚ being known as Le Petit Espagnol. He played in London for some years after 1805‚ and then became an actor‚ but in 1818 resumed the musical profession‚ and in 1820 became leader of the ballet at the Kings theatre‚ London. He composed or adapted from other composers a number of operas and an oratorio‚ The Israelites in Egypt.
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Manuscript Receipt Signed ‘M.Rophino Lacy’ for £225 from the Proprietors of Covent Garden Theatre‚ being the balance “for Authorship of The Maid of Judah”. 3 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 10 May 1830. Michael Rophino Lacy (1795-1867) Irish violinist and actor. He was sent to study in Paris under Kreutzer‚ and soon began a successful career‚ being known as Le Petit Espagnol. He played in London for some years after 1805‚ and then became an actor‚ but in 1818 resumed the musical profession‚ and in 1820 became leader of the ballet at the Kings theatre‚ London. He composed or adapted from other composers a number of operas and an oratorio‚ The Israelites in Egypt. Price : £45.00
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LEBEAU‚ Alfred. 11553
Autograph Letter Signed‚ listing his works for inclusion in a concert programme. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ pinholes‚ in good condition. Havre‚ 19 August 1866. Alfred Lebeau (1835-1906)‚ composer and organist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ listing his works for inclusion in a concert programme. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ pinholes‚ in good condition. Havre‚ 19 August 1866. Alfred Lebeau (1835-1906)‚ composer and organist. Price : £75.00
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LEGAULT‚ Maria. 10715
A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Cher Monsieur’‚ discussing the theatrical skills which lead to a good performance. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine. Together with an original cabinet portrait photograph of Maria Legault‚ by Reutlinger. Villa Dubochet‚ Clarens [Switzerland] [August 1895]. Maria Legault (1858-1905)‚ French actress who created the role of Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac (1897).
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A good Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Cher Monsieur’‚ discussing the theatrical skills which lead to a good performance. In French. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ fine. Together with an original cabinet portrait photograph of Maria Legault‚ by Reutlinger. Villa Dubochet‚ Clarens [Switzerland] [August 1895]. Maria Legault (1858-1905)‚ French actress who created the role of Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac (1897). Price : £75.00
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LESLIE Henry. 6253
Autograph Letter Signed to ‘My dear Waley’ discussing his choral arrangements and describing his own tour of Wales. 3 pp. 6 x 4 inches fine. Glan-y-more Aber nr Bangor 26 August undated. Henry David Leslie (1822-96) important in the history of choral music in England for the choir which he directed and brought to a high pitch of excellence.[Grove] Simon Waley (1827-1875) composer and pianist.
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Autograph Letter Signed to ‘My dear Waley’ discussing his choral arrangements and describing his own tour of Wales. 3 pp. 6 x 4 inches fine. Glan-y-more Aber nr Bangor 26 August undated. Henry David Leslie (1822-96) important in the history of choral music in England for the choir which he directed and brought to a high pitch of excellence.[Grove] Simon Waley (1827-1875) composer and pianist. Price : £30.00
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MAAS‚ Joseph. 4176
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Carter‚ explaining that he had waited until Monday “& not hearing from you I had to close with Manchester so I regret that I cannot book the 1st of March for your Concert...” 2 pp. 6 x 3 inches‚ black edges‚ minor creasing only‚ one small pinhole. 21 Marlborough Hill‚ St.John’s Wood‚ 9 August 1883. Joseph Maas (1847-1886)‚ opera singer‚ often as the principal tenor‚ and popular concert performer.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Carter‚ explaining that he had waited until Monday “& not hearing from you I had to close with Manchester so I regret that I cannot book the 1st of March for your Concert...” 2 pp. 6 x 3 inches‚ black edges‚ minor creasing only‚ one small pinhole. 21 Marlborough Hill‚ St.John’s Wood‚ 9 August 1883. Joseph Maas (1847-1886)‚ opera singer‚ often as the principal tenor‚ and popular concert performer. Price : £65.00
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MAAS‚ Joseph. 8031
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Bradfield‚ accepting an invitation‚ discussing engagements: “...they may call me to the Theatre to Rehearse Aida on that day...” 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 188 Belsize Road‚ St.John’s Wood‚ 7 February 1880. Joseph Maas (1847-1886)‚ opera singer‚ often as the principal tenor‚ and popular concert performer.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Bradfield‚ accepting an invitation‚ discussing engagements: “...they may call me to the Theatre to Rehearse Aida on that day...” 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 188 Belsize Road‚ St.John’s Wood‚ 7 February 1880. Joseph Maas (1847-1886)‚ opera singer‚ often as the principal tenor‚ and popular concert performer. Price : £65.00
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MACFARREN‚ George Alexander. 7323
Letter Signed (shakily‚ on account of his blindness)‚ to “My dear Sainton & Mme Sainton”‚ thanking them for their letter and “for having been as I now first learn‚ the originators of the distinction now forced on me”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 7 Hamilton Terrace‚ 9 May‚ no year given‚ possibly 1883 the year of his knighthood. Sir George Alexander Macfarren (1813–1887)‚ composer.
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Letter Signed (shakily‚ on account of his blindness)‚ to “My dear Sainton & Mme Sainton”‚ thanking them for their letter and “for having been as I now first learn‚ the originators of the distinction now forced on me”. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. 7 Hamilton Terrace‚ 9 May‚ no year given‚ possibly 1883 the year of his knighthood. Sir George Alexander Macfarren (1813–1887)‚ composer. Price : £45.00
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MACFARREN‚ George. 6628
Hand written Invitation “to view the preparations for opening The Queen’s Theatre”‚ extended by Mr.Macfarren to Mr.Dando and his friends. Card 3 x 4½ inches‚ some light dust soiling‚ red wax seal (‘M’). 1 February 1831. George Macfarren (1788–1843)‚ playwright and theatre manager. In February 1831 Macfarren took over the management of the theatre in Tottenham Street‚ which he called the Queen's Theatre‚ in honour of Queen Adelaide‚ and here he remained until July of the following year‚ producing‚ among numerous other works‚ The Danish Wife (1831) and a dramatic version of Handel's Acis and Galatea‚ for which Cipriani Potter wrote additional accompaniments. Macfarren seems to have laid particular stress on accuracy of detail and naturalness in staging the plays which he produced. Macfarren was the first to suggest the formation of the Handel Society. In 1841 he became editor and proprietor of the Musical World.
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Hand written Invitation “to view the preparations for opening The Queen’s Theatre”‚ extended by Mr.Macfarren to Mr.Dando and his friends. Card 3 x 4½ inches‚ some light dust soiling‚ red wax seal (‘M’). 1 February 1831. George Macfarren (1788–1843)‚ playwright and theatre manager. In February 1831 Macfarren took over the management of the theatre in Tottenham Street‚ which he called the Queen's Theatre‚ in honour of Queen Adelaide‚ and here he remained until July of the following year‚ producing‚ among numerous other works‚ The Danish Wife (1831) and a dramatic version of Handel's Acis and Galatea‚ for which Cipriani Potter wrote additional accompaniments. Macfarren seems to have laid particular stress on accuracy of detail and naturalness in staging the plays which he produced. Macfarren was the first to suggest the formation of the Handel Society. In 1841 he became editor and proprietor of the Musical World. Price : £35.00
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MACKENZIE‚ Alexander Campbell. 11478
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Esther Palliser‚ making arrangements to hear her singing two songs. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ light toning. 15 Regents Park Road‚ 14 October‚ no year given. Mackenzie‚ Sir Alexander Campbell (1847–1935)‚ composer and conductor. In his day Mackenzie was regarded as the finest ever Scottish musician‚ and many of his programmatic works are based on Scottish subjects‚ but his music is cosmopolitan in style and somewhat old-fashioned for its period‚ displaying influences of French and German composers‚ including Bizet‚ Gounod‚ Schumann‚ and Wagner.[ODNB] “I wish to go for an hour or so to Richter’s Concert‚ but say at 3 o’clock at the R.A.M. ...” Esther Palliser (b. 1872) toured with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Esther Palliser‚ making arrangements to hear her singing two songs. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ light toning. 15 Regents Park Road‚ 14 October‚ no year given. Mackenzie‚ Sir Alexander Campbell (1847–1935)‚ composer and conductor. In his day Mackenzie was regarded as the finest ever Scottish musician‚ and many of his programmatic works are based on Scottish subjects‚ but his music is cosmopolitan in style and somewhat old-fashioned for its period‚ displaying influences of French and German composers‚ including Bizet‚ Gounod‚ Schumann‚ and Wagner.[ODNB] “I wish to go for an hour or so to Richter’s Concert‚ but say at 3 o’clock at the R.A.M. ...” Esther Palliser (b. 1872) toured with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company. Price : £65.00
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MAGNIER‚ Marie. 10730
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Mon cher Abraham’‚ asking for four tickets. In French. 1 page 6½ x 4½ inches‚ embossed monogram. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Marie Magnier‚ by Chalot. Undated. Marie Magnier‚ French actress.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Mon cher Abraham’‚ asking for four tickets. In French. 1 page 6½ x 4½ inches‚ embossed monogram. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Marie Magnier‚ by Chalot. Undated. Marie Magnier‚ French actress. Price : £30.00
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MALLET‚ Felicia. 10931
Autograph Letter Signed‚ making arrangements for a meeting. In French. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ filing hole‚ otherwise good. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph‚ by Chalot. The Berkeley Hotel‚ London‚ undated. Felicia Mallet‚ mime artist.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ making arrangements for a meeting. In French. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ filing hole‚ otherwise good. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph‚ by Chalot. The Berkeley Hotel‚ London‚ undated. Felicia Mallet‚ mime artist. Price : £30.00
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MANNS‚ August. 7065
Autograph Memorandum Signed‚ engaging Miss Mary Beare to sing songs by Bishop and Spohr the following afternoon. 5 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. Crystal Palace Company‚ 5 July 1887. Sir August Friedrich Manns (1825-1907)‚ German bandmaster‚ became full conductor of the Crystal Palace band in October 1855. ‘Though he never lost his military bearing on the rostrum‚ his performances were characterized by nervous intensity‚ with marked rhythmic energy and fire as well as sensitivity‚ and a generally excellent ensemble arising from his daily contact with most of the players; he was considered unrivalled in England as an orchestral conductor for a full twenty years until Hans Richter began conducting in London in 1879.’ [DNB]
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Autograph Memorandum Signed‚ engaging Miss Mary Beare to sing songs by Bishop and Spohr the following afternoon. 5 x 8 inches‚ in good condition. Crystal Palace Company‚ 5 July 1887. Sir August Friedrich Manns (1825-1907)‚ German bandmaster‚ became full conductor of the Crystal Palace band in October 1855. ‘Though he never lost his military bearing on the rostrum‚ his performances were characterized by nervous intensity‚ with marked rhythmic energy and fire as well as sensitivity‚ and a generally excellent ensemble arising from his daily contact with most of the players; he was considered unrivalled in England as an orchestral conductor for a full twenty years until Hans Richter began conducting in London in 1879.’ [DNB] Price : £35.00
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MARZIALS‚ Theodore. 11562
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Walter Crane‚ about the arrangements for payments relating to “the birthright on the book”‚ and referring to Pan-Pipes‚ their collaborative work. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 36 Chelsea Gardens‚ 15 May 1891. Theodore Marzials‚ composer. The book referred to in this letter was published in 1883: Pan Pipes: A Book of Old Songs‚ Newly Arranged‚ and with Accompaniments by Theo. Marzials; Set to Pictures by Walter Crane; Engraved and Printed in Colours by Edmund Evans. “Which is the best way to get copies of ‘Pan-Pipes’. I find it a perfect godsend for Xmas & other gifts. Please let me know this‚ if there is a cheaper way than at the ‘stores’ or if qnyone is benefitted that one cares to benefit‚ as cheaply as elswhere.”
Price : £85.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Walter Crane‚ about the arrangements for payments relating to “the birthright on the book”‚ and referring to Pan-Pipes‚ their collaborative work. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 36 Chelsea Gardens‚ 15 May 1891. Theodore Marzials‚ composer. The book referred to in this letter was published in 1883: Pan Pipes: A Book of Old Songs‚ Newly Arranged‚ and with Accompaniments by Theo. Marzials; Set to Pictures by Walter Crane; Engraved and Printed in Colours by Edmund Evans. “Which is the best way to get copies of ‘Pan-Pipes’. I find it a perfect godsend for Xmas & other gifts. Please let me know this‚ if there is a cheaper way than at the ‘stores’ or if qnyone is benefitted that one cares to benefit‚ as cheaply as elswhere.” Price : £85.00
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MORI‚ Nicolas. 3835
Autograph Letter Signed ‘N.Mori’‚ addresed ‘My dear Sir’‚ sorting out a muddle over a ticket‚ which is now to be sent to him at the Clarence Hotel‚ Exeter. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition‚ edges possibly lightly trimmed. Undated. Nicolas Mori (1796-1839)‚ violinist‚ played as a child prodigy‚ and occupied a prominent position in the music of London and England until his death. He played as first violin in many provincial festivals.
Price : £75.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘N.Mori’‚ addresed ‘My dear Sir’‚ sorting out a muddle over a ticket‚ which is now to be sent to him at the Clarence Hotel‚ Exeter. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ in good condition‚ edges possibly lightly trimmed. Undated. Nicolas Mori (1796-1839)‚ violinist‚ played as a child prodigy‚ and occupied a prominent position in the music of London and England until his death. He played as first violin in many provincial festivals. Price : £75.00
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MOSCHELES‚ Charlotte. 2469
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to her niece‚ regretting they can not attend Bayreuth this year‚ describing a recent performance of Die Meistersinger‚ with observations on Wagner’s music‚ and giving an account of her recent trip with her husband to Serbia and Hungary. In English‚ 8 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor defects only‚ legible‚ paper monogrammed CM. Hamburg‚ 10 August 1869. Charlotte Moscheles‚ wife and biographer of Ignaz Moscheles (1794-1870)‚ Bohemian piano virtuoso‚ composer and teacher‚ who taught Mendelssohn. As to Die Meistersinger‚ they ‘were greatly pleased in part‚ since some of his hairbrained modulations & the everlasting recitation-like singing void of all melody‚ becomes irksome or monotonous. W. is however a genius says my husband & as such most interesting in his compositions.’
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to her niece‚ regretting they can not attend Bayreuth this year‚ describing a recent performance of Die Meistersinger‚ with observations on Wagner’s music‚ and giving an account of her recent trip with her husband to Serbia and Hungary. In English‚ 8 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ a few minor defects only‚ legible‚ paper monogrammed CM. Hamburg‚ 10 August 1869. Charlotte Moscheles‚ wife and biographer of Ignaz Moscheles (1794-1870)‚ Bohemian piano virtuoso‚ composer and teacher‚ who taught Mendelssohn. As to Die Meistersinger‚ they ‘were greatly pleased in part‚ since some of his hairbrained modulations & the everlasting recitation-like singing void of all melody‚ becomes irksome or monotonous. W. is however a genius says my husband & as such most interesting in his compositions.’ Price : £100.00
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NEILSON‚ Julia. 10148
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Chudleigh‚ asking for two tickets for the stalls for her mother. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 27 Elm Park Gardens‚ undated. Julia Neilson (1868 - 1957) was an English actress best remembered for her numerous performances as Lady Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel‚ as well as for her roles in many tragedies and historical romances‚ and for her portrayal of Rosalind in a long-running production of As You Like It. She was the daughter of Alexander Riche Neilson‚ a jeweler‚ and his wife Emily Davis. Neilson married actor Fred Terry (brother of actress Ellen Terry) and was the mother of actress Phyllis Neilson-Terry (born 1892) and actor Dennis Neilson-Terry.
Price : £25.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr. Chudleigh‚ asking for two tickets for the stalls for her mother. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 27 Elm Park Gardens‚ undated. Julia Neilson (1868 - 1957) was an English actress best remembered for her numerous performances as Lady Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel‚ as well as for her roles in many tragedies and historical romances‚ and for her portrayal of Rosalind in a long-running production of As You Like It. She was the daughter of Alexander Riche Neilson‚ a jeweler‚ and his wife Emily Davis. Neilson married actor Fred Terry (brother of actress Ellen Terry) and was the mother of actress Phyllis Neilson-Terry (born 1892) and actor Dennis Neilson-Terry. Price : £25.00
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NORDICA‚ Lilian. 10735
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lilian Nordica Döme’‚ to Mr. Vail‚ sending “the enclosed. We think it good.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ a few very light spots‚ in good condition. Together with an original cabinet portrait photograph of Lilian Nordica‚ by Anne Dupont of New York‚ signed by Lilian Nordica and dated 1899‚ in fine clean condition. Grand Hotel de Londres [1899]. Lilian Nordica (1857-1914)‚ American opera singer.
Price : £275.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Lilian Nordica Döme’‚ to Mr. Vail‚ sending “the enclosed. We think it good.” 1 page 7 x 4½ inches‚ a few very light spots‚ in good condition. Together with an original cabinet portrait photograph of Lilian Nordica‚ by Anne Dupont of New York‚ signed by Lilian Nordica and dated 1899‚ in fine clean condition. Grand Hotel de Londres [1899]. Lilian Nordica (1857-1914)‚ American opera singer. Price : £275.00
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OBERTHÜR‚ Charles. 7842
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Charles Oberthür’‚ evidently making arrangements‚ with mention of Brighton and of Mrs.Smith’s ‘at home’. In German. 1½ pages‚ 5 x 4 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 17 January 1883. Charles Oberthür ( 1819-95) a German born harpist who settled in London in 1844 and was harpist to the Italian Opera in London.
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Charles Oberthür’‚ evidently making arrangements‚ with mention of Brighton and of Mrs.Smith’s ‘at home’. In German. 1½ pages‚ 5 x 4 inches‚ in good condition. Paris‚ 17 January 1883. Charles Oberthür ( 1819-95) a German born harpist who settled in London in 1844 and was harpist to the Italian Opera in London. Price : £35.00
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OBERTHÜR‚ Charles. 9125
Autograph Letter‚ written by Oberthur in the third person‚ inviting the Dowager Marchioness of Huntly to a matinee. 1 page 6 x 4 inches‚ tipped on to part of an old album page. 14 June 1870. Charles Oberthür ( 1819-95) a German born harpist who settled in London in 1844 and was harpist to the Italian Opera in London.
Price : £25.00
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Autograph Letter‚ written by Oberthur in the third person‚ inviting the Dowager Marchioness of Huntly to a matinee. 1 page 6 x 4 inches‚ tipped on to part of an old album page. 14 June 1870. Charles Oberthür ( 1819-95) a German born harpist who settled in London in 1844 and was harpist to the Italian Opera in London. Price : £25.00
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ORCZY‚ Baroness Emmuska‚ and others. 9212
Her autograph ‘Yours faithfully‚ Emmuska Orczy’‚ and a collection of contemporary autograph letters and quotations relating to the stage performance of The Scarlet Pimpernel in 1907. 10 items‚ in good clean condition‚ mounted on album leaves. New Theatre‚ April 1907. Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865-1947)‚ novelist and playwright‚ author of The Scarlet Pimpernel‚ etc. The collection comprises: Baroness Orczy’s signature; Quotation from Sir Percy in The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Fred Terry; Autograph of Malcolm Cherry; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by D.J.Williams; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Alfred Kendrick; Quotation from the Scarlet Pimpernel signed by James Carter-Edward; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Grace Dunrobin; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Horace Hodges; Quotation from Edgar Allan Poe’s Eldorado signed by Julia Neilson; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel - “So this is England” - signed by Mary Mackenzie.
Price : £150.00
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Her autograph ‘Yours faithfully‚ Emmuska Orczy’‚ and a collection of contemporary autograph letters and quotations relating to the stage performance of The Scarlet Pimpernel in 1907. 10 items‚ in good clean condition‚ mounted on album leaves. New Theatre‚ April 1907. Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865-1947)‚ novelist and playwright‚ author of The Scarlet Pimpernel‚ etc. The collection comprises: Baroness Orczy’s signature; Quotation from Sir Percy in The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Fred Terry; Autograph of Malcolm Cherry; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by D.J.Williams; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Alfred Kendrick; Quotation from the Scarlet Pimpernel signed by James Carter-Edward; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Grace Dunrobin; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel signed by Horace Hodges; Quotation from Edgar Allan Poe’s Eldorado signed by Julia Neilson; Quotation from The Scarlet Pimpernel - “So this is England” - signed by Mary Mackenzie. Price : £150.00
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OXENFORD‚ Edward. 10577
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to A.J.Lee Ashton‚ sending the libretto for his latest cantata‚ discussing their collaboration‚ and offering to assign “The Coming of Christ - a most effective title -to you for 3 gs‚ thus leaving an excellent margin”. 3 pp. 6 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 9 Elm Grove‚ Cricklewood‚ 16 October 1899. Edward Oxenford‚ songwriter and translator of libretti.
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to A.J.Lee Ashton‚ sending the libretto for his latest cantata‚ discussing their collaboration‚ and offering to assign “The Coming of Christ - a most effective title -to you for 3 gs‚ thus leaving an excellent margin”. 3 pp. 6 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 9 Elm Grove‚ Cricklewood‚ 16 October 1899. Edward Oxenford‚ songwriter and translator of libretti. Price : £35.00
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PAQUE‚ Guillaume. 3322
Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.Paque’‚ saying that his correspondent’s note had been received too late for Paque to have attended the rehearsal‚ and suggesting a time when they can try the trio in the concert room. 1 page 6.5 x 4.5 inches‚ traces of mounting‚ left margin trimmed without loss of text‚ of clean appearance. 120 Great Portland Street‚ 14 June 1863. Guillaume Paque (b.Brussels 1825‚ d.London 1876)‚ well-known violoncellist‚ moved to London in 1851‚ led the violoncellos at the new Philharmonic‚ and was member of the Queen’s Private Band.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘G.Paque’‚ saying that his correspondent’s note had been received too late for Paque to have attended the rehearsal‚ and suggesting a time when they can try the trio in the concert room. 1 page 6.5 x 4.5 inches‚ traces of mounting‚ left margin trimmed without loss of text‚ of clean appearance. 120 Great Portland Street‚ 14 June 1863. Guillaume Paque (b.Brussels 1825‚ d.London 1876)‚ well-known violoncellist‚ moved to London in 1851‚ led the violoncellos at the new Philharmonic‚ and was member of the Queen’s Private Band. Price : £65.00
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PARSONS‚ Sir William. 5632
Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Parsons’‚ to William Ayrton‚ Director of King’s Theatre‚ saying that he has written to Windsor “to request the Princesses to excuse my attendance this week” in account of the funeral [of Ayrton’s son-in-law‚ Dr.Samuel Arnold]. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ light offsetting from the portrait‚ with an integral address leaf‚ in good condition. With a separate engraved portrait of Parsons by Wilkin (1790). ‘Wednesday Morn’‚ postmarked 27 October 1802. Sir William Parsons (1745/6-1817)‚ musician and composer‚ Master of His Majesty’s Band‚ instructor to the princesses from 1796. His first composition as master of the King’s music was a setting of an ode by Thomas Warton the younger‚ In Rough Magnificence Array'd‚ performed at court to celebrate the new year 1787. Parsons says in this letter that he has asked the princesses to excuse him to that he can pay “this Melancholy and last attention to the ever to be regretted Friend of my Youth”. Dr.Samuel Arnold‚ the composer‚ conductor and editor of Handel‚ had died on 22 October. He was buried in Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 October 1802.
Price : £120.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘W.Parsons’‚ to William Ayrton‚ Director of King’s Theatre‚ saying that he has written to Windsor “to request the Princesses to excuse my attendance this week” in account of the funeral [of Ayrton’s son-in-law‚ Dr.Samuel Arnold]. 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ light offsetting from the portrait‚ with an integral address leaf‚ in good condition. With a separate engraved portrait of Parsons by Wilkin (1790). ‘Wednesday Morn’‚ postmarked 27 October 1802. Sir William Parsons (1745/6-1817)‚ musician and composer‚ Master of His Majesty’s Band‚ instructor to the princesses from 1796. His first composition as master of the King’s music was a setting of an ode by Thomas Warton the younger‚ In Rough Magnificence Array'd‚ performed at court to celebrate the new year 1787. Parsons says in this letter that he has asked the princesses to excuse him to that he can pay “this Melancholy and last attention to the ever to be regretted Friend of my Youth”. Dr.Samuel Arnold‚ the composer‚ conductor and editor of Handel‚ had died on 22 October. He was buried in Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 October 1802. Price : £120.00
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PHILLIPS‚ Henry. 7316
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Charles Santley‚ the famous baritone‚ discussing the “failure in effect” of a song‚ reminiscing about occasions when failed ballads unexpectedly achieved popularity. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Dalston‚ 29 January 1875. A good letter by Henry Phillips (1801–1876)‚ singer. Phillips's career illustrates that of the major nineteenth-century English professional singer. He depended on seasonal tours incorporating operatic‚ oratorio‚ and concert work‚ and was especially reliant on ballads for maintaining his position and income. He was the author of Musical and Personal Recollections during Half a Century (2 vols.‚ 1864)‚ Hints on Declamation (1848) and The True Enjoyment of Angling (1843).
Price : £75.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Charles Santley‚ the famous baritone‚ discussing the “failure in effect” of a song‚ reminiscing about occasions when failed ballads unexpectedly achieved popularity. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ fine. Dalston‚ 29 January 1875. A good letter by Henry Phillips (1801–1876)‚ singer. Phillips's career illustrates that of the major nineteenth-century English professional singer. He depended on seasonal tours incorporating operatic‚ oratorio‚ and concert work‚ and was especially reliant on ballads for maintaining his position and income. He was the author of Musical and Personal Recollections during Half a Century (2 vols.‚ 1864)‚ Hints on Declamation (1848) and The True Enjoyment of Angling (1843). Price : £75.00
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PIERSON‚ Blanche. 10825
Autograph Correspondence Card Signed‚ discussing a professional tour in England. In French. 2 sides of a correspondence card 3½ x 4½ inches‚ with a separate original cabinet portrait photograph (light surface marks) of Blanche Pierson by Chalot. 74 Boulevard Haussmann [Paris] [1890s]. Blanche Pierson (1842-1919)‚ French actress.
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Autograph Correspondence Card Signed‚ discussing a professional tour in England. In French. 2 sides of a correspondence card 3½ x 4½ inches‚ with a separate original cabinet portrait photograph (light surface marks) of Blanche Pierson by Chalot. 74 Boulevard Haussmann [Paris] [1890s]. Blanche Pierson (1842-1919)‚ French actress. Price : £30.00
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PLANCHÉ‚ James. 11255
Original Manuscript‚ almost certainly autograph and headed ‘Planché’s own MS’‚ entitled ‘Young and Handsome’‚ being the story of “my last Fairy Extravaganza”‚ mentioning the actors and actresses he chose for it. About 450 words. with corrections‚ on 1½ pages 12 x 8 inches‚ some paper adhering to blank verso. Undated. The elderly hand of James Robinson Planché (1796-1880). dramatist and antiquary. “The wholesome lesson conveyed the punishment of the thoughtless Zaephyr who‚ discontented with his happy atherial existence‚ desires to exchange it for that of a mortal....”
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Original Manuscript‚ almost certainly autograph and headed ‘Planché’s own MS’‚ entitled ‘Young and Handsome’‚ being the story of “my last Fairy Extravaganza”‚ mentioning the actors and actresses he chose for it. About 450 words. with corrections‚ on 1½ pages 12 x 8 inches‚ some paper adhering to blank verso. Undated. The elderly hand of James Robinson Planché (1796-1880). dramatist and antiquary. “The wholesome lesson conveyed the punishment of the thoughtless Zaephyr who‚ discontented with his happy atherial existence‚ desires to exchange it for that of a mortal....” Price : £150.00
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RAYMOND‚ James Grant. 6334
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Wilson Croker at the Admiralty‚ explaining that all the private boxes at the Lyceum had been let for that evening‚ but “the Devil’s Bridge and the new Farce would be performed together” on three days in the following week. 1 page 8 x 6 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the integral address leaf‚ watermark 1809. Lyceum‚ Saturday‚ undated. James Grant Raymond (1771-1817)‚ actor‚ manager of the English Opera.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to John Wilson Croker at the Admiralty‚ explaining that all the private boxes at the Lyceum had been let for that evening‚ but “the Devil’s Bridge and the new Farce would be performed together” on three days in the following week. 1 page 8 x 6 inches‚ in good condition‚ with the integral address leaf‚ watermark 1809. Lyceum‚ Saturday‚ undated. James Grant Raymond (1771-1817)‚ actor‚ manager of the English Opera. Price : £35.00
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RIGBY‚ George Vernon. 7066
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Vernon Rigby’‚ to G.Linnaeus Banks‚ thanking him for bringing a misleading advertisement to his attention. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 4 Oakley Square‚ 28 June 1870. “I really dont know what to do in the matter. Of course‚ the public would not think for a moment that I was singing at such a place at the same time.” George Vernon Rigby (born 1840)‚ tenor singer.
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Vernon Rigby’‚ to G.Linnaeus Banks‚ thanking him for bringing a misleading advertisement to his attention. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. 4 Oakley Square‚ 28 June 1870. “I really dont know what to do in the matter. Of course‚ the public would not think for a moment that I was singing at such a place at the same time.” George Vernon Rigby (born 1840)‚ tenor singer. Price : £35.00
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RODWELL‚ George Herbert Buonaparte. 3259
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to T.Phipps‚ saying that he has set his friend’s words to music‚ and asks for his own thanks to be passed on to that friend for his kind note‚ ‘but‚ between ourselves‚ his having done so‚ speaks more for his good opinion of me that for this own judgement...’ 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting‚ in good condition. 1 Alexander Square‚ 22 January 1833. George Herbert Buonaparte Rodwell (1800-1852)‚ author‚ musical director and composer‚ particularly for theatrical productions.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to T.Phipps‚ saying that he has set his friend’s words to music‚ and asks for his own thanks to be passed on to that friend for his kind note‚ ‘but‚ between ourselves‚ his having done so‚ speaks more for his good opinion of me that for this own judgement...’ 1 page 9 x 7 inches‚ traces of mounting‚ in good condition. 1 Alexander Square‚ 22 January 1833. George Herbert Buonaparte Rodwell (1800-1852)‚ author‚ musical director and composer‚ particularly for theatrical productions. Price : £45.00
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ROYER‚ Alphonse. 10195
Autograph Note Signed‚ to M.Dupontel at the Opera‚ requesting three tickets. In French. 6 x 4 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ remains of guard‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. 10 February 1838. Alphonse Royer (1803-1875)‚ librettist‚ in particular for Donizetti and Verdi.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Note Signed‚ to M.Dupontel at the Opera‚ requesting three tickets. In French. 6 x 4 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ remains of guard‚ ex Bibliotheca Lindesiana. 10 February 1838. Alphonse Royer (1803-1875)‚ librettist‚ in particular for Donizetti and Verdi. Price : £45.00
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RUDERSDORFF‚ Hermine. 10272
Autograph Letter Signed‚ stating her terms‚ and reducing the fee to 20 guineas‚ adding that “On the 23d I am engaged with the Sacred Harmonic Society in London‚ for the Messiah”. An attractive one page example 7 x 4½ inches. Dublin‚ 26 November 1859. Hermine Rudersdorff (1822-1882)‚ German soprano‚ sang in Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise (Liepzig 1840)‚ and first visited London in 1854. She settled in Boston in the 1870s.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ stating her terms‚ and reducing the fee to 20 guineas‚ adding that “On the 23d I am engaged with the Sacred Harmonic Society in London‚ for the Messiah”. An attractive one page example 7 x 4½ inches. Dublin‚ 26 November 1859. Hermine Rudersdorff (1822-1882)‚ German soprano‚ sang in Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise (Liepzig 1840)‚ and first visited London in 1854. She settled in Boston in the 1870s. Price : £65.00
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SACCO-HOMANN‚ Giuseppe. 8137
Postcard Photograph‚ signed ‘Yours faithfully‚ Sacco’. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. Postmarked 6 February 1908. Giuseppe Sacco-Homann‚ The Original World Champion Fasting Man. The sender has written‚ “Saw Sacco sign this last night‚ after 43 days fast - finishes Saturday 47.”
Price : £30.00
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Postcard Photograph‚ signed ‘Yours faithfully‚ Sacco’. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition. Postmarked 6 February 1908. Giuseppe Sacco-Homann‚ The Original World Champion Fasting Man. The sender has written‚ “Saw Sacco sign this last night‚ after 43 days fast - finishes Saturday 47.” Price : £30.00
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SAINTON‚ Prosper. 6833
Autograph Musical Quotation‚ signed ‘P.Sainton’ and dated. 2¼ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ light creasing only. London‚ 23 May 1884. Prosper Philippe Catherine Sainton (1813 -1890)‚ French violinist. In 1844 he made his first appearance in England‚ at a Philharmonic concert directed by Mendelssohn. Settling in London‚ he was in 1845 appointed professor at the Royal Academy of Music. From 1848 to 1855 he was leader of the Queen's Band‚ and in 1862 he conducted the music at the opening of the International Exhibition. In 1860‚ he married the famous contralto singer‚ Miss Charlotte Dolby.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Musical Quotation‚ signed ‘P.Sainton’ and dated. 2¼ x 4½ inches‚ in good condition‚ light creasing only. London‚ 23 May 1884. Prosper Philippe Catherine Sainton (1813 -1890)‚ French violinist. In 1844 he made his first appearance in England‚ at a Philharmonic concert directed by Mendelssohn. Settling in London‚ he was in 1845 appointed professor at the Royal Academy of Music. From 1848 to 1855 he was leader of the Queen's Band‚ and in 1862 he conducted the music at the opening of the International Exhibition. In 1860‚ he married the famous contralto singer‚ Miss Charlotte Dolby. Price : £65.00
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SANTLEY‚ Sir Charles. 3782
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Virginia’ [Virginia Arditi]‚ sending her “one of the most beautiful books I ever read”‚ thus showing her that he had not forgotten his promise‚ and hoping to see her one day. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine‚ remains of guard. 67 Carlton Hill‚ 18 October 1897. Sir Charles Santley (1834-1922)‚ baritone singer.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Dear Virginia’ [Virginia Arditi]‚ sending her “one of the most beautiful books I ever read”‚ thus showing her that he had not forgotten his promise‚ and hoping to see her one day. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ fine‚ remains of guard. 67 Carlton Hill‚ 18 October 1897. Sir Charles Santley (1834-1922)‚ baritone singer. Price : £30.00
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SCHULHOFF Julius. 6271
His Visiting Card inscribed by him in German. 2¼ x 3¾ inches in good condition traces only of mounting. Undated. Julius Schulhoff (1825 -1898) Czech-Austrian pianist and composer.He made his debut at Dresden in 1842 and soon afterwards appeared at the Leipzig Gewandhaus. Moving to Paris shortly afterwards he met Chopin who encouraged him in his bid to become an established professional pianist. The concerts which Schulhoff gave at Chopin's suggestion were greeted with such acclaim that he embarked on a long tour through France and to London continuing his travels through Spain (1851) and Russia (1853). After this tour he returned to Paris where he devoted himself entirely to composition and teaching. He continued as a piano teacher when he settled in Dresden in 1870 and later moved to Berlin in 1897. Schulhoff was best-known for his salon compositions for solo piano which included a grand sonata in F minor twelve etudes and various caprices impromptus waltzes and mazurkas.
Price : £65.00
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His Visiting Card inscribed by him in German. 2¼ x 3¾ inches in good condition traces only of mounting. Undated. Julius Schulhoff (1825 -1898) Czech-Austrian pianist and composer.He made his debut at Dresden in 1842 and soon afterwards appeared at the Leipzig Gewandhaus. Moving to Paris shortly afterwards he met Chopin who encouraged him in his bid to become an established professional pianist. The concerts which Schulhoff gave at Chopin's suggestion were greeted with such acclaim that he embarked on a long tour through France and to London continuing his travels through Spain (1851) and Russia (1853). After this tour he returned to Paris where he devoted himself entirely to composition and teaching. He continued as a piano teacher when he settled in Dresden in 1870 and later moved to Berlin in 1897. Schulhoff was best-known for his salon compositions for solo piano which included a grand sonata in F minor twelve etudes and various caprices impromptus waltzes and mazurkas. Price : £65.00
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SIMON-GIRARD‚ Juliette. 10712
Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Chere Madame’‚ about their meeting and a visit to the dressmaker. In French. 2 pp. 5½ x 4½ inches‚ old catalogue slip pasted on. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Simon-Girard‚ by Reutlinger. Paris‚ 20 October 1891. Juliette Simon-Girard (1859-1954)‚ soprano‚ creator of the role of Madame Favart in Robert Planquettes opéra comique Les Cloches de Corneville‚ first produced at the Folies Dramatiques in Paris (1877).
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ addressed ‘Chere Madame’‚ about their meeting and a visit to the dressmaker. In French. 2 pp. 5½ x 4½ inches‚ old catalogue slip pasted on. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Simon-Girard‚ by Reutlinger. Paris‚ 20 October 1891. Juliette Simon-Girard (1859-1954)‚ soprano‚ creator of the role of Madame Favart in Robert Planquettes opéra comique Les Cloches de Corneville‚ first produced at the Folies Dramatiques in Paris (1877). Price : £65.00
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SISOS‚ Raphaele. 10724
Autograph Letter Signed‚ an elegant letter expressing her thanks. In French. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Raphaele Sisos‚ by Nadar. Undated‚ probably 1890s. Catherine Raphaele Sisos‚ French actress.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ an elegant letter expressing her thanks. In French. 2 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Raphaele Sisos‚ by Nadar. Undated‚ probably 1890s. Catherine Raphaele Sisos‚ French actress. Price : £45.00
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SMART‚ George. 11404
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Cameron‚ inviting her and “my friend Cameron” and their daughters to dinner and discussing the arrangements. 2¼ pages 7 x 4¼ inches‚ tipped on to part album leaf‚ in good condition. 91 Great Portland Street‚ 28 January 1853. Sir George Thomas Smart (1776-1867)‚ musician and conductor.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mrs. Cameron‚ inviting her and “my friend Cameron” and their daughters to dinner and discussing the arrangements. 2¼ pages 7 x 4¼ inches‚ tipped on to part album leaf‚ in good condition. 91 Great Portland Street‚ 28 January 1853. Sir George Thomas Smart (1776-1867)‚ musician and conductor. Price : £65.00
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STANLEY‚ Montague. 5100
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Williams in London‚ explaining that Mr.Constable has shown him a Proof of Scone‚ which does great justice to the drawing‚ and suggesting a few improvements. 2 pp. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope (stamp removed). Edinburgh [postmarked 3 March 1843]. Montague Stanley (1809-44)‚ actor who left the stage due to religious scruples (his last performance was as Laertes to Charles Kean’s Hamlet) and became a painter. He was a regular exhibitor at the Scottish Academy‚ and many of his pictures were engraved for book illustrations.
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Williams in London‚ explaining that Mr.Constable has shown him a Proof of Scone‚ which does great justice to the drawing‚ and suggesting a few improvements. 2 pp. 5½ x 3½ inches‚ in good condition‚ with the original envelope (stamp removed). Edinburgh [postmarked 3 March 1843]. Montague Stanley (1809-44)‚ actor who left the stage due to religious scruples (his last performance was as Laertes to Charles Kean’s Hamlet) and became a painter. He was a regular exhibitor at the Scottish Academy‚ and many of his pictures were engraved for book illustrations. Price : £35.00
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STIRLING‚ Fanny. 9618
Autograph Note Signed ‘Fanny Stirling’‚ to Miss Atkinson‚ explaining that she and Sir Charles have to return to Town. 4½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition. New Steine Hotel‚ undated [probably 1894-5]. Mary Anne (Fanny) Stirling (1815-1895)‚ English actress. In 1894 she married Sir Charles Hutton Gregory.
Price : £25.00
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Autograph Note Signed ‘Fanny Stirling’‚ to Miss Atkinson‚ explaining that she and Sir Charles have to return to Town. 4½ x 7 inches‚ in good condition. New Steine Hotel‚ undated [probably 1894-5]. Mary Anne (Fanny) Stirling (1815-1895)‚ English actress. In 1894 she married Sir Charles Hutton Gregory. Price : £25.00
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SULLIVAN‚ Barry. 7153
Autograph Note Signed ‘Barry Sullivan’‚ sending his autograph. 2½ x 4½ inches‚ laid down‚ some adhesive stains. TRDL [Theatre Royal Drury Lane]‚ London 1868. Barry Sullivan (1821-1891)‚ Irish actor. Sullivan was‚ He was‚ according to Bernard Shaw‚ the last ‘of the line of British Shakespearian star actors from Burbage and Betterton to Macready’.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Note Signed ‘Barry Sullivan’‚ sending his autograph. 2½ x 4½ inches‚ laid down‚ some adhesive stains. TRDL [Theatre Royal Drury Lane]‚ London 1868. Barry Sullivan (1821-1891)‚ Irish actor. Sullivan was‚ He was‚ according to Bernard Shaw‚ the last ‘of the line of British Shakespearian star actors from Burbage and Betterton to Macready’. Price : £45.00
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TEMPEST‚ Marie. 9252
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Field-Fisher‚ thanking her for the charming letter. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. Durham House‚ Langford Place‚ St John’s Wood‚ undated. Dame Marie Tempest (1864-1942)‚ singer and actress.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Miss Field-Fisher‚ thanking her for the charming letter. A good one page example‚ 7 x 4½ inches. Durham House‚ Langford Place‚ St John’s Wood‚ undated. Dame Marie Tempest (1864-1942)‚ singer and actress. Price : £30.00
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TERRY‚ Edward O'Connor. 9876
Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Terry’‚ imparting theatre lore about “the best known superstition on the English stage” (speaking the tag of a new piece at a last rehearsal) and the other superstitions of old stagers‚ with references to Macbeth‚ companies of thirteen‚ etc. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting‚ minor blemishes. Terry’s Theatre‚ 11 January 1888. Edward O'Connor Terry (1844–1912)‚ actor and theatre proprietor. Terry opened his own 800-seat theatre‚ Terry's‚ in the Strand‚ London‚ on 17 October 1887. “I am in the habit going by the rule of contraries - Friday is my favorite day. My new pieces have (in the Provinces) been invariably produced on that day & often travel with a company thirteen in number.”
Price : £75.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘E.Terry’‚ imparting theatre lore about “the best known superstition on the English stage” (speaking the tag of a new piece at a last rehearsal) and the other superstitions of old stagers‚ with references to Macbeth‚ companies of thirteen‚ etc. 3 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ traces of mounting‚ minor blemishes. Terry’s Theatre‚ 11 January 1888. Edward O'Connor Terry (1844–1912)‚ actor and theatre proprietor. Terry opened his own 800-seat theatre‚ Terry's‚ in the Strand‚ London‚ on 17 October 1887. “I am in the habit going by the rule of contraries - Friday is my favorite day. My new pieces have (in the Provinces) been invariably produced on that day & often travel with a company thirteen in number.” Price : £75.00
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THOMAS‚ Ambroise. 10723
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur Lair de Beauvais‚ the architect‚ at Bayeux‚ agreeing to supply something suitable for the journal. In French. 2 pp. 7 x 5 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Thomas‚ by Nadar. Paris‚ 20 June 1846. Ambroise Thomas (1811-96)‚ French composer of cantatas‚ part songs‚ choral pieces‚ and light operas‚ the best known being Mignon (1866).
Price : £150.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Monsieur Lair de Beauvais‚ the architect‚ at Bayeux‚ agreeing to supply something suitable for the journal. In French. 2 pp. 7 x 5 inches‚ with the integral address leaf‚ in good condition. With a separate original cabinet portrait photograph of Thomas‚ by Nadar. Paris‚ 20 June 1846. Ambroise Thomas (1811-96)‚ French composer of cantatas‚ part songs‚ choral pieces‚ and light operas‚ the best known being Mignon (1866). Price : £150.00
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TREBELLI‚ Zelia. 9918
A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ while on tour in New York‚ describing her forthcoming journey to New Orleans‚ California and Canada‚ forwarding London gossip: “A propos de Lords & Ladys‚ quelle affair à Londres...” In French. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Belvedere House‚ New York 20 December Zelia Trebelli (1838-1892)‚ the French operatic singer. She travelled to the USA in 1878 and again in 1884.
Price : £75.00
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A lengthy Autograph Letter Signed‚ while on tour in New York‚ describing her forthcoming journey to New Orleans‚ California and Canada‚ forwarding London gossip: “A propos de Lords & Ladys‚ quelle affair à Londres...” In French. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. Belvedere House‚ New York 20 December Zelia Trebelli (1838-1892)‚ the French operatic singer. She travelled to the USA in 1878 and again in 1884. Price : £75.00
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VALLERIA‚ Alwina. 3784
Autograph Letter Signed‚ at the start of her singing career in England‚ to Mr.Wallworth‚ making arrangements for their meeting on Sunday. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ monogram‚ mounted along one edge‚ occasional light spotting. 37 Elgin Road [17 May 1873]. Alwina Valleria (1848-1925)‚ American singer‚ successful in many opera roles in Europe between 1871 and 1886.
Price : £45.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ at the start of her singing career in England‚ to Mr.Wallworth‚ making arrangements for their meeting on Sunday. 1 page 7 x 4.5 inches‚ monogram‚ mounted along one edge‚ occasional light spotting. 37 Elgin Road [17 May 1873]. Alwina Valleria (1848-1925)‚ American singer‚ successful in many opera roles in Europe between 1871 and 1886. Price : £45.00
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VAUGHAN‚ Thomas. 1217
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd. Harcourt Oldham‚ telling him that he has selected for him at Broadwoods ‘a very sweet toned P.F. but I would recommend you to have it French polished’‚ and arranging a meeting. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ traces of mounting‚ London‚ 14 February 1837. Thomas Vaughan (1782-1843)‚ tenor singer.
Price : £50.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to the Revd. Harcourt Oldham‚ telling him that he has selected for him at Broadwoods ‘a very sweet toned P.F. but I would recommend you to have it French polished’‚ and arranging a meeting. 2 pp. 7 x 4.5 inches‚ integral address leaf‚ traces of mounting‚ London‚ 14 February 1837. Thomas Vaughan (1782-1843)‚ tenor singer. Price : £50.00
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VENUA‚ Frederic. 4971
Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the interpretation of music. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 27 February 1865. Frederic Marc Antonie Venua (1786-1872)‚ composer. “Sing with the Spirit and the understanding also!!!”
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ discussing the interpretation of music. 4 pp. 7 x 4½ inches‚ in good condition. London‚ 27 February 1865. Frederic Marc Antonie Venua (1786-1872)‚ composer. “Sing with the Spirit and the understanding also!!!” Price : £45.00
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VEZIN Hermann. 6269
Autograph Quotation from Henry VIII: “Corruption wins not more than honesty.” signed ‘Hermann Vezin’. 5 x 4½ inches traces of former mounting. 25 January 1877. Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) was an American actor born in Philadelphia and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He went to England at York and obtained and engagement there in 1850. His London début was made at the Princess's Theatre in 1852. Most of his acting was performed in England. He acted in Dr. Davey (1866); Man o' Airlie (1867); Son of the Soil (1872); As You Like It (1875); Daniel Druce which ran for one hundred and six times at the Haymarket (1876); and Olivia (1878). He became known as a teacher of elocution and as a writer.
Price : £35.00
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Autograph Quotation from Henry VIII: “Corruption wins not more than honesty.” signed ‘Hermann Vezin’. 5 x 4½ inches traces of former mounting. 25 January 1877. Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) was an American actor born in Philadelphia and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He went to England at York and obtained and engagement there in 1850. His London début was made at the Princess's Theatre in 1852. Most of his acting was performed in England. He acted in Dr. Davey (1866); Man o' Airlie (1867); Son of the Soil (1872); As You Like It (1875); Daniel Druce which ran for one hundred and six times at the Haymarket (1876); and Olivia (1878). He became known as a teacher of elocution and as a writer. Price : £35.00
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VEZIN‚ Hermann. 10210
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Chudleigh’‚ forwarding a script which might “tempt you to put it on as a curtain raiser”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Strand‚ 18 November 1898. Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) was an American actor‚ born in Philadelphia‚ and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He went to England at York and obtained and engagement there in 1850. His London début was made at the Princess's Theatre in 1852. Most of his acting was performed in England. He acted in Dr. Davey (1866); Man o' Airlie (1867); Son of the Soil (1872); As You Like It (1875); Daniel Druce‚ which ran for one hundred and six times at the Haymarket (1876); and Olivia (1878). He became known as a teacher of elocution and as a writer.
Price : £30.00
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to ‘Dear Chudleigh’‚ forwarding a script which might “tempt you to put it on as a curtain raiser”. 1 page 7 x 4½ inches. Strand‚ 18 November 1898. Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) was an American actor‚ born in Philadelphia‚ and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He went to England at York and obtained and engagement there in 1850. His London début was made at the Princess's Theatre in 1852. Most of his acting was performed in England. He acted in Dr. Davey (1866); Man o' Airlie (1867); Son of the Soil (1872); As You Like It (1875); Daniel Druce‚ which ran for one hundred and six times at the Haymarket (1876); and Olivia (1878). He became known as a teacher of elocution and as a writer. Price : £30.00
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WACHTEL‚ Theodor. 5247
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Th.Wachtel’‚ thanking his correspondent for the friendly review in the Albion‚ saying his photographs are not good enough to send this time‚ adding that “I sing today the 31‚ the second time Edgardo” [in Lucia di Lammermoor]. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 8 Circus Road‚ St.Johns Wood N.W. [London]‚ 31 March 1870. Theodor Wachtel (1824-1893)‚ opera singer‚ popular because of “the way he produced a C in alt direct from the chest instead of by the customary falsetto” [Grove's]
Price : £100.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Th.Wachtel’‚ thanking his correspondent for the friendly review in the Albion‚ saying his photographs are not good enough to send this time‚ adding that “I sing today the 31‚ the second time Edgardo” [in Lucia di Lammermoor]. 2 pp. 8 x 5 inches‚ in good condition. 8 Circus Road‚ St.Johns Wood N.W. [London]‚ 31 March 1870. Theodor Wachtel (1824-1893)‚ opera singer‚ popular because of “the way he produced a C in alt direct from the chest instead of by the customary falsetto” [Grove's] Price : £100.00
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YAHNE‚ Leonie. 10830
Autograph Letter Signed ‘Leonie Yahne’‚ giving her correspondent her views on the art of acting. In French. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ deep black border. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Yahne‚ by Reutlinger. Calvados‚ 1 August 1895. Leonie Yahne‚ French actress.
Price : £65.00
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Autograph Letter Signed ‘Leonie Yahne’‚ giving her correspondent her views on the art of acting. In French. 1½ pages 7 x 4½ inches‚ deep black border. With a separate cabinet portrait photograph of Yahne‚ by Reutlinger. Calvados‚ 1 August 1895. Leonie Yahne‚ French actress. Price : £65.00
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YATES‚ Elizabeth. 3320
Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Rouse‚ asking him to frank a packet‚ and enquiring whether he has seen ‘our Earthquake’. 1 page 9 x 7.5 inches‚ minor blemishes only. Dated in another hand 1828. Mrs.Elizabeth Yates (1799-1860)‚ actress‚ who came from a theatrical family (her father was John Brunton) and was renowned for her appearances in comedy‚ played Orynthe in Fitzball’s Earthquake at Drury Lane in December 1828.
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Autograph Letter Signed‚ to Mr.Rouse‚ asking him to frank a packet‚ and enquiring whether he has seen ‘our Earthquake’. 1 page 9 x 7.5 inches‚ minor blemishes only. Dated in another hand 1828. Mrs.Elizabeth Yates (1799-1860)‚ actress‚ who came from a theatrical family (her father was John Brunton) and was renowned for her appearances in comedy‚ played Orynthe in Fitzball’s Earthquake at Drury Lane in December 1828. Price : £45.00
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