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1938Best.-Nr. 011029New York: Grosset & Dunlap / Metropolitan Opera Guild 1938 Pictorial boards with corner wear; matching dust jacket with light edge wear tears and small losses original price intact 5050. Adaptation of Wagner's opera with lovely color and b&w artwork as well as musical notation. First Edition. Pictorial Boards. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Alexandre Serebriakoff. Small 4to. Grosset & Dunlap / Metropolitan Opera Guild unknown books
1962Best.-Nr. 2221988First edition second printing. Octavo. 16 illustrations. Dust jacket price clipped; a few nicks; short tears. Very good. 256 pages. Boldly inscribed on front free endpaper by Sutherland 1926 - 2010 famous Australian soprano: "Sincerely Joan Sutherland." Collins hardcover books
1938Best.-Nr. 010470New York: Grosset & Dunlap / Metropolitan Opera Guild 1938 Pictorial boards in matching dust jacket with light wear and dust soil original price intact 5050. Adaptation of Bizet's opera with lovely color and b&w artwork as well as musical notation. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Alexandre Serebriakoff. Square 8vo. Grosset & Dunlap / Metropolitan Opera Guild hardcover books
1938Best.-Nr. 010472New York: Grosset & Dunlap / Metropolitan Opera Guild 1938 Pictorial boards with minor shelf wear; matching dust jacket with light edge wear and faint foxing original price intact 5050. Adaptation of Wagner's opera with lovely color and b&w artwork as well as musical notation. First Edition. Pictorial Boards. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Alexandre Serebriakoff. Small 4to. Grosset & Dunlap / Metropolitan Opera Guild unknown books
1965Best.-Nr. 951New York: Viking Press 1965. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Illus. Folio. The Metropolitan Opera Co. in New York. Viking Press hardcover books
2011Best.-Nr. 263455Spoleto: Archivio Fotografico 2011. Two related items in a clever slipcase cum snap-closer box: largely captioned portrait and group photography b&w only in the Gian Carlo Menotti honor-fest vivid color in book devoted to Carla Fendi. Neither volume paginated Fendi's is lengthy and bound in laminated colorphoto boards the Menotti in openweave black cloth and dust jacket and much shorter. Item shows very classy upper-class doings the men in formal attire the women quite variously dressed there are g-strings for burly-que fun. Readers musically in tune will recognize many faces here this cataloguer was merely Oooo! Pavarotti! Both Menotti and Fendi make people open up; he for example is the only party host who ever publicly drew out Jackie Onassis' reserve; his congrats to her on RFK's win in the 1968 CA primary was met with her flairing "Why they will just kill him like they killed my husband" a remark that made European media but not here. Archivio Fotografico unknown books
1943Best.-Nr. 156117N.p.: Herzog Film 1943. Vintage program for the 1943 German film. Titles and text in German. A skilled amateur dancer gets her big break when she is discovered by a musical composer despite the objections of her father. 7.25 x 10.5 inches. Bi-fold. Very Good plus lightly age-toned. Herzog Film unknown books
1873Best.-Nr. 360111873. GOUNOD Faust. Opera 5 felvonásban. Göthe Után irták Barbier Gyula és Carré Mih. Forditotta Ormai. Zenéje Gounod Károlytól. Pest: Nyomatott Emich Gusztáv 1864. Octavo. Plain dark pink wrappers. 35 pp. Faust was Performed in Hungary for the first time on 2 September 1863. MEYERBEER Proféta. Nagy opera öt felvonásban. Irta Scribe. Forditotta Egressy Bèni ès Szerdahelyi. Zenéjét szerzé Meyerbeer. Pest: Nyomatott Herz Jánosnál 1856. Octavo. Plain light green wrappers. 3 pp. Le Prophete was performed in Hungary for the first time on 11 June 1850. MEYERBEER Hugonotok. Nagy opera öt felvonásban. Irta Scribe. Forditotta Nádaskai Lajos. Zenéjét Mayerbeer!. Pesten: Nyomatott Lukács Lászlónál 1852. Octavo. Plain ivory wrappers. 48 pp. Les Huguenots was performed in Hungary for the first time on 6 November 1852. THOMAS Mignon. Regényes dalmü 3 felvonásban. Göthe "Meister Vilmos Tanuló Évei" czimü regénye után irták Carré es Barbier. Forditotta Ormai Ferencz. Zenejét szerzé Thomas Ambrus. Pest: Kiadja Pfiefer Ferdinand 1873. Octavo. Original publisher's light blue wrappers with titling within decorative border. 36 pp. Mignon was performed in Hungary for the first time on 20 September 1873. WAGNER Tannhäuser; és a Wartburgi Dalnok Verseny Regényes dalmü 3 felvonásban. Szövegét s zenéjét irta Wagner Richard. Magyarra forditotta Ãbrányi Kornél. Pest: Kiadja Pfiefer Ferdinánd 1871. Octavo. Original publisher's light blue wrappers with titling within decorative border. 20 pp. Tannhäuser was performed in Hungary for the first time on 11 March 1871. Wrappers slightly worn and soiled. Some browning and foxing. From the first or early performances of these operas in Hungary. unknown books
1992Best.-Nr. 167709Chicago: Club Stodola 1992. Vintage poster for a performance by bands 3 Penny Opera Righteous Podiatrist and Boney Pile circa 1980s at Chicago's Club Stodola. Stapled to the top left corner of the poster are four tickets for the event noting a date of June 19. Poster folded twice and addressed for mailing on the verso with a postmarked date of June 10 1992. Located on Chicago's north side Club Stodola was a neighborhood Polish bar-turned-music-club in the 1980s and 1990s that frequently hosted punk bands. 17 x 11 inches folded twice vertically. Tickets 5.25 x 2.25 inches. Generally Near Fine. Club Stodola unknown books
1989Best.-Nr. 159645San Francisco: San Francisco Opera 1989. Vintage flyer advertising a costume sale by the San Francisco Opera SFO on April 22-23 1989 at the War Memorial Opera House. The SFO has held costume sales nearly every year for the last few decades frequently leading to lines stretched around the block. The SFO's costume sales serve not only to clear items from productions no longer performed to make room for new costumes but to generate much needed additional income for the arts organization. In recent years the SFO has begun holding their annual costume sale online. 8.5 x 11 inches on goldenrod paper. Very Good plus with light creasing overall and two small bruises on the bottom edge. San Francisco Opera unknown books
1984Best.-Nr. 151105N.p.: International Spectrafilm Distribution 1984. Vintage reference photograph of Jean-Luc Godard and Valerie Dreville from the 1984 US release of the 1983 French film. Loosely based on Georges Bizet's 1875 opera. A young woman involved in a terrorist gang is embroiled in a plan to rob a bank but her plans are waylaid when she falls for the security guard. Set and shot on location in Paris. 10.25 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Godard Histoires du Cinema. International Spectrafilm Distribution unknown books
2008Best.-Nr. 41936London: Vintage Books 2008. First edition limited issue of 1000 numbered copies signed by McEwan and Berkeley on the title page. Copy #329. Printed label affixed to half-title page as issued. Perfect-bound illustrated card wraps with French-fold flaps. Fine condition. McEwan's libretto for Berkeley's opera which was first performed on May 31 2008. Signed by Author & Composer. Soft Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition. Vintage Books paperback books
1936Best.-Nr. 300382Paris: Alliance de Publicite et de'Impression 1936. Full color program for the 1936-1937 season of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo presented by Col. de Basil. Cover illustration by I. Bilibine on silver paper jacket folded over plain covers~ ~66pp. with 4 pages of tipped-in color plates on both sides picturing different aspects of the production such as the costumes and scenery. Some wear to cover edges and bottom of spine. Good. Alliance de Publicite et de'Impression unknown books
Best.-Nr. 5034628" x 10". Half-length pose by John E. Reed Hollywood signed and inscribed to Joseph Huntley. Very good. Signed and inscribed to African-American usher and autograph collector Joseph Huntley. Bliss 1917-2014 soprano; in various operettas on Broadway. One film credit. unknown books
1927Best.-Nr. 503491Half-length pose by Witzel Los Angeles signed and inscribed: "To Joseph Huntley - With the best of good wishes Virginia Flohri 1927." 9 1/2" x 7 /12" Very good. Rare. Flohri 1893-1974 opera singer; screen credit "Alibi" 1929. unknown books
1887Best.-Nr. 56496N.p. Providence 1887. Folio broadside approx. 12" x 4¾" text in a single column beneath the running head light toning very good. Listing the cast of characters for this Irish comedy in four acts a summary of which is appended as well as a list of the Providence Opera House Orchestra and an announcement of two matinees Atkinson's Aphrodite and Peck's Bad Boy. unknown books
Best.-Nr. 14432LONDON GRAMOPHONE 1921. REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION VERY GOOD. LONDON, GRAMOPHONE, 1921 unknown books
1883Best.-Nr. 56458Providence 1883. Folio broadside approx. 13" x 5¾" text in a single column beneath the running head; light toning very good. Listing the cast of characters for this Irish drama in three acts made for the benefit of the Brownson Lyceum as well as a synopsis of each of the three acts and seat prices. The Irish poet Oscar Wilde had lectured at Low's the preceding September. unknown books
1808Best.-Nr. 31530Paris: Chez Giguet et Michaud 1808. Frontispiece by Bagury after S. Myrie half-title. 1 vols. 12mo. Contemporary blue morocco-backed boards maroon morocco label. Some rubbing some light spotting and soiling primarily margina else very good. Frontispiece by Bagury after S. Myrie half-title. 1 vols. 12mo. A poem written in praise to the two male dancers Vestris and Duport. Chez Giguet et Michaud unknown books
1808Best.-Nr. 354London: Lowndes Printer 1808. First Edition. Broadside. Fine. Broadside approximately 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches untrimmed. Portion of bottom line of text unprinted. Small remnants of paper tape on verso else fine. Broadside advertising the twelfth performance of the opera KAIS OR LOVE IN THE DESERTS at Drury Lane starring and produced by the renowned English tenor John Braham. John Braham ca. 1774-1856 rose from poverty and orphanhood in London to the heights of European opera where he celebrated as one of the great voices of his age. As a British Jew he also represented a major shift in Jewish status and social potential in the late Georgian era becoming not only an artist of acclaim but also eventually the father-in-law of several English aristocrats. KAIS was based on the ancient Arabian love story of Layla and Majnun which had been adapted into a famous work by Persian Poet Nizami Ganjavi in the 12th century which in turn became the source for numerous later poets and mystics throughout the Middle East and Central and South Asia. The story gained great popularity in Europe after Isaac DIsraeli published an English translation in the early 19th century. It was upon this translation that Isaac Brandon based the libretto for KAIS. Braham and William Reeve composed the music for the opera which opened in 1807. Lowndes, Printer books
1927Best.-Nr. D12058Milan 1927. Ephemera. Very Good. Broadside advertisements for the performance of "Piccolo Harem" at Teatro Manzoni 4 large printed in color; 7 handwritten letters by Costa 5 of them signed with content related to the drama; 78-pp. typescript of the play in French "Petit Harem" signed by Costa; and 7 contemporary newspapers containing reviews. Condition is VG or better. The broadsides are particularly striking -- some flattened creases from folding but boldly designed and colors remain bright would display nicely. unknown books
1885Best.-Nr. 140511885. Neurdein Frères Paris Opera circa 1887 to 1890 documents the Palais Garnier and the concentrated carriage and pedestrian traffic surrounding one of the principal public buildings of late nineteenth century Paris. Completed in 1875 the opera house stood within the rebuilt urban landscape of the Second Empire and early Third Republic while the traffic visible before its façade records the everyday movement of people and horse drawn vehicles through the surrounding streets. Albumen print approximately 8 x 11 inches mounted on paper. The view centers on the elaborately ornamented façade of the Palais Garnier with numerous horse drawn carriages and pedestrians filling the foreground and the square before the building. The "X Phot." mark identifies the image with Neurdein Frères who used the mark from 1887. The firm produced extensive photographic views of Paris for circulation as tourist and architectural images including monuments civic buildings streets and other recognizable features of the capital. The combination of monumental architecture and active street traffic preserves both the appearance of the Palais Garnier and the transportation patterns of Paris before the widespread replacement of horse drawn vehicles by motor traffic. Excellent condition. A sharp late nineteenth century view combining architectural documentation of the Paris Opera with closely observed evidence of everyday movement through the surrounding urban space. unknown books
1988Best.-Nr. 159709San Francisco: The Folcrom 1988. Vintage flyer announcing four performances of an opera entitled "Watt" adapted from the Samuel Beckett novel performed by The Tiny Dead Bodies Opera Company at The Folcrom San Francisco October 21 and 22 28 and 29 1988. Based on the 1953 novel by Samuel Beckett. The Folcrom was a non-profit installation and performance space located at 2150 Folsom Street San Francisco from 1987-1991. 8.5 x 14 inches on pale yellow paper. Very Good plus with pinholes to the corners and a small crease to the lower left corner. The Folcrom unknown books
Best.-Nr. 686304to. Each one-page. Accompanied by a signed photograph 10 x 8 inches programs for four 1930s Tibbett recitals and an inscribed photograph and signed autograph-book sheet of Tibbett's accompanist Stewart Wille. All very good. For the 9 items unknown books
1838Best.-Nr. 36247Girard: Naples 1838. Oblong quarto. Contemporary quarter dark brown calf with green textured paper boards decorative dark brown leather label to upper with "Costanza Angelillo" gilt spine in decorative compartments gilt. Occasional secondary pagination. Contains: Pacini Giovanni 1796-1867 Merope Grand Opera . arrangé pour Piano solo. PNs 8867-8879. Ca. 1848. 1f. recto title verso blank 1 list of subscribers as of 24 December 1847 18 numbers in piano score with occasional text. Subscribers include Filippo Angelillo in all likelihood related to Costanza Angelillo owner of the volume. Merope in 3 acts to a libretto by Cammarano after Voltaire was first performed in Naples at the Teatro S Carlo on 25 November 1847. Pacini Saffo . Souvenirs. Choeur de femmes. Musical manuscript. 1f. recto title on light green paper verso blank 6 pp. Donizetti Gaetano 1797-1848 Roberto Devereux . Représenté au théâtre Royal de St. Charles le 28 Octobre 1837 . L'opéra entier . D.2.50. . 1er -2ème cahier. 1f. recto title verso blank 3-19 i blank; 1f. recto title verso blank 18 pp. PNs 3939-3943. Ca. 1838. Donizetti No. 8. Cavatine PN 6045. Ca. 1843. 6 pp. 1f. From Don Pasquale. Donizetti Linda di Chamounix Nouvel opéra . arrangé pour piano solo. 1f. recto title verso blank. Cavatine O luce di quest' anima Ajoutée à Paris pour Mme. Persiani-Tacchinardi et chantée à Naples par Mme. Tadolini. 4 pp. PN 5863; No. 14 Air Final du 2ème Acte de Linda . A consolarmi affrettati Chanté par Mme. Tadolini. 8 pp. PN 5685. Ca. 1840. 2 numbers in total. Donizetti Lucia di Lammermoor. No. 4. Duo chanté par Mme. Tacchinardi et par Duprez. 9-18 pp. PN 3953; Grand opéra . arrangé par piano solo. 1f. recto title verso blank 9-15 i blank pp. PN 3962. Ca. 1838. 2 numbers in total. Verdi Giuseppe 1813-1901 I Due Foscari. No. 14 Choeur d'Introduction Allagioia. 4 pp. PN 6884; No. 2 Cavatine de Jacopo Dal più remoto esilio Chantée à Naples par Fraschini. 10 pp. PN 6875; No. 3 Choeur et Cavatine de Lucrezia Tu al cui sguardo Chantée à Naples par Mme. Bishop. 7 i blank pp. PN 6876; No. 6 Duo de Lucrezia et du Doge Tu pur lo sai Chanté à Naples par Mme. Bishop et Coletti. 9 i blank pp. PN 6879/ Ca. 1845. 4 numbers in total. Verdi Ernani . arrangé pour piano solo. 1f. recto title on light blue paper within decorative border verso blank. No. 12 Suite et Stretta No vendetta. 4 pp. PN 6647; No. 14 Duo final d'Ernani et de Silva Esci a te scegli segimi. 9 i blank pp. PN 6604; No. 15. Air final de Mme. Toldi Se crudele il cor mostrai. 4 pp. PNs 4312 3222; No. 3 Cavatine tyrolienne de Mme. Toldi In questo semplice. 7 i blank pp. PNs 4302 3221. 4 numbers in total. Bellini Vincenzo 1801-1835 I Puritani. No. 18 Duo Il rival salvar tu dei Chanté Par Tamburini et Lablache. 12 pp. PNs 4167 2765. Ca. 1842. 1 number in total. Mercadante Saverio 1795-1870 l Giuramento. . arrangé pour piano solo. 1f. recto title listing the 21 numbers in the opera verso blank No. 4. Quatuor Vicino a chi si adora. 5 i blank pp. PN 4115. Ca. 1847. 1 number in total. Binding very slightly worn rubbed and bumped. Occasional light foxing. A clean wide-margined copy overall. An attractively-bound collection. Naples unknown books
