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MUSIC - BACKHAUS Wilhelm (1884 - 1969) - Two photographs signed

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MUSIC - SCHWALBE Michel (1919 - 2012) - Signed printed photograph: Living in Berlin, he began playing the violin at the age of ten. He graduated from the Academy of Music in Warsaw, Paris and Lyon. He went on to teach at the Geneva Conservatoire and the Berlin Academ

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HISTORY - SPAATZ Carl (1891 - 1974) - Signed printed photograph: He graduated from West Point in 1914 and became a pilot two years later. After the First World War, he was promoted to Major. During the Second World War, he was in England to plan the American air fo

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MUSIC - VIEUXTEMPS Henri (1820 - 1881) - Autograph letter signed: His father gave him his first violin lessons. He studied in Brussels, then Paris, before taking composition lessons in Vienna. He spent two years in America and six in Russia. He returned to teach at

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Allen Ginsberg Photographs Signed 1st: Title: Allen Ginsberg Photographs Signed 1st Author: Allen Ginsberg Date: 1990 Publisher: Twelvetrees Pr, CA Edition: First edition Additional Information: 1990. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. 'ALLEN GINS

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David Ben-Gurion 1969 Signed Photograph: Title: David Ben-Gurion 1969 Signed Photograph Author: Prime Minister of the State of Israel Date: 1969 Publisher: N/A Edition: N/A Additional Information: David Ben-Gurion (1883-1973) is considered a

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HISTORY - MARSHALL George (1880 - 1959) - Signed printed photograph ; Autograph letter signed: He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1939, but he is best known for the plan that bears his name. It aimed to provide economic aid to Europe. He took part in the Yalta and Potsdam conferences in 1945 an

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R. R. MADDEN, F.R.C.S. 1857 PHANTASMATA OR ILLUSIONS AND FANATICISMS OF PROTEAN FORMS PRODUCTIVE OF: R. R. MADDEN, F.R.C.S. 1857 PHANTASMATA OR ILLUSIONS AND FANATICISMS OF PROTEAN FORMS PRODUCTIVE OF GREAT EVILS Published by T.C. Newby, London. Signed bindings. Two Volume Set.

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Memoirs By Harry S. Truman - Two Volumes: Title: Memoirs By Harry S. Truman - Two Volumes Author: Harry S.Truman - Signed 1st Edition Date: 1955 Publisher: Doubleday NY Edition: 1st edition Additional Information: 1955, 1st edition, first pri

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Signed By 20+ GIANTS OF SOUL Music: Title: Signed By 20+ GIANTS OF SOUL Music Author: Rock And Soul Songs Magazine Nov 1969 Date: 1969 Additional Info: Rock and Soul Songs' Magazine from November, 1969, from the estate of a Kansas City

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MUSIC - KREUTZER Rodolphe (1766 - 1831) - Autograph letter signed: Composer, violinist and conductor. Violin teacher at the Paris Conservatoire and one of the authors of the method taught there. He composed 40 operas and several concertos and sonatas.Rare autograph l

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MUSIC - SARASATE Pablo (1844 - 1908) - Autograph letter signed: He began playing the violin at the age of 5. At the age of 12, thanks to Queen Isabelle, he went to study in Paris. He gave concerts for over 40 years. Several composers wrote specially for him.Autogr

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MUSIC - MARSICK Martin (1848 - 1924) - Autograph letter signed: He founded the internationally renowned Marsick Quartet. Professor at the Paris Conservatoire. Autograph letter signed Saturday dated 07.03.1889: "... la virtuosité piquante du scherzo feront, j'

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CALDER, Alexander (American, 1898–1976). Music: CALDER, Alexander (American, 1898–1976). Music Maestro Please. Lithograph in colors on wove paper, signed by the artist and numbered XVI/XX. Full sheet 651 x 502 mm. Light spotting to upper whit

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Lot of 3 photography books Signed Berenice Abbott: Lot of 3 books on photography, the highlight is a signed copy of the Berenice Abbott 1970 monograph Photographs in softcover, also includes a M Alvarez Bravo monograph and a MoMA catalog the Modern Ti

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MUSIC - BACKHAUS Wilhelm (1884 - 1969) - Two photographs signed

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Leipzig Conservatory. In 1930 he moved to Lugano and took Swiss nationality. He is particularly famous for his interpretations of Beethoven and Brahms. He died in Villach, where he was due to give a concert.Two photographs signed, dated 10.07.1947 dedicated to Paul Langer.