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Chicago Grand Opera Company Program Season 1912-1913 (Prices and seating chart laid-in)

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Price: $20.00

Publisher: Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Grand Opera Company: 1912

Seller ID: 0980

Binding: soft cover

Condition: Very good

This is an early program for the opera season of 1912-1913 held at the Auditorium Theatre of Chicago. Other than a few corner creases that I have pressed flat, the program is clean and bright with no names or writing. The current opera was Thais and the program includes its story, plus a list of others past and future, photos of opera stars, and lists of box holders and the nights they were to be present. As always, local ads abound, but these are quite graphically appealing. The program also includes a separate seating chart (see photo) with the various prices of seats. Program measures 7"x10...
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Festival Book and Programs Blossom Music Center Eleventh Season 1978 Cleveland Orchestra

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Price: $25.00

Publisher: Cleveland, Edward Howard Company: 1978

Seller ID: 2414

Binding: Hard cover

Condition: Very Good condition

Blossom Music Center of Akron, Ohio has welcomed the annual summer festival of music by the Cleveland Orchestra for decades. I have been there many times and yet I have never seen this book before. There are great area ads at the front and info on Blosson, but the real core of the book is the programs bound-in from the entire 1978 season and the program notes spanning June 20th to September 8. Among the stars were guest conductor Henry Mancini, the San Francisco Ballet, and the Cleveland Orchestra Boys' Choir. Book measures 6-1/2" x 9" and is not paginated. It's very clean and tightly bound wi...
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The Royal Academy of Dancing Gala Matinee of Ballet 1958 (Margot Fonteyn)

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Price: $16.00

Publisher: London, The Royal Acedemy of Dancing: 1958

Seller ID: 2416

Binding: card cover

Condition: Good condition

Large program bound with quality golden cording. It measures 9" x 12" and is clean and bright inside. The cover is a bit toned around the edges and there are indications of nibbling to upper corners. I repaired them with archival tape which smooths it out and keeps the tiny chads from the abrasions to keep from tearing. Archival tape is non-browning and almost invisible. Inside there are full page photos of the Queen Mother, The Princess Margaret and others. But the focus is on the ballet and its dancers -- Alicia Markova, Yvette Chauvire, Youly Algaroff, Henning Kronstam, Kirsten Simone, Lu...
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The Musical News: A Monthly Journal Devoted to Bands, Orchestras and Music In General (May 1892)

By: N/A

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Reading, Pennsylvania, No Authors or Editor Named: 1892

Seller ID: 2424

Binding: soft cover

Condition: Good condition

This was a small independent publication, issues of which are very hard to find. I've had it a long time, but it just surfaced today in one of my storage closets. There are short articles about arranging a programme; the death of Francesco Lamperti, the Italian singer; ease in violin playing; and others. But I do think the ads are what steal the show! Magazine is clean and tightly bound, but does show some toning to the back cover (see photo) and a flat vertical crease, likely from having been in a mailbox. I have ironed it flat and put it in the bookpress. Magazine measures 7" x 10" and has 1...
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The John Davidson Book (1967)

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Price: $16.00

Publisher: Phoenix, Arizona, M.J. Enterprises: 1967

Seller ID: 2548

Binding: Card cover

Condition: Very good condition

I am amazed that I recognized John Davidson on the cover of this booklet, but somehow I did. I don't think I've seen him since the 70's. But he is still very much an entertainer appearing in musical theater and on television. The booklet is filled with photographs of him in various roles and performances, plus as a child and teen, though of course the book derives from 1967, very early in his career. Photos are in both black and white and color. The bold signature you see in the photo in printed on the page -- not hand-signed. Booklet measures 8-1/2" x 11" with 20 pages containing biographical...
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Postcard Grand Opera House, Canton, Ohio (1911)

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Price: $10.95

Publisher: Canton, Ohio, No publisher stated: 1911

Seller ID: 2551

Condition: Very good condition

Handsome photograph of the Grand Opera House of Canton, Ohio. This dazzling entertainment venue opened its doors in 1890 after completion via the blueprints rendered by Chicago architect, Oran Cobb. The building is titled in black printing at bottom of image.The card was postmarked May 3, 1911 and was sent from Canton to Lake, Ohio. It's very clean and has sharp corners. The only fault is a faint scratch to white area at left side. Card will arrive in a brand new plastic sleeve.
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Legends of Jazz, 1990 (14 booklets)

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Price: $18.00

Publisher: The Columbuia House Company: 1990

Seller ID: 2478

Binding: soft cover

Condition: Very good condition

I just got these and, believe it or not, I'd never seen even one before now, much less a set of fourteen! All are clean and are illustrated with photographs of the greats which accompany articles about each one. The booklets measure 5-1/2 x 8" and have about 12 pages each. The artists covered are: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Charlie Parker,Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Erroll Garner, John Coltrane, Benny Goodman, Thelonius Monk,Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Sarah Vaughan, Dave Brubeck, Art Tatum, Dexter Gordon, Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Sonny Rollins, Wynt...
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Playbill Album New York Theater Programs (1968-80's)

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Price: $40.00

Publisher: New York, Playbill: 1968-80's

Seller ID: 2542

Binding: Hard cover binder; soft cover programs

Condition: Very good condition

I saw the word Playbill on the spine of the binder and had to have it, especially when I saw that the shows were older, from 1968 to the 80's. There are 14 programs in all, most of which are Playbills from the various New York City Broadway theaters, but there's also a couple from community theaters close by but outside the city, including Jones Beach. Some programs have ticket stubs stapled to them which is always a bonus. New York shows include The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie; Plaza Suite; 1776; Company; Sleuth; No, No Nanette; Annie; Peter Pan and more. Very nice find for a theater buff.
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Missa Luba Mass In Congolese Style For Mixed Chorus With Tenor Soloist and Percussion (1997)

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Price: $9.95

Publisher: Van Nuys, California, Alfred Publishing Company: 1997

Seller ID: 2570

Binding: Aard cover

Condition: Near fine conditiobn

Very handsome cover on this tall music book which measures 7" x 10-1/2" with 56 pages. The music is from the Congo style, an African spin on the religious Mass used in churches. All aspects of the Mass are included from the Kyrie to the Agnus Dei, The lyrics are all in English. The first edition of this booklet came out in 1969. Booklet is clean and tightly bound with just a few penciled comments which could easily be erased. I didn't because they can sometimes be helpful.
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Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians Booklet (SIGNED by Lombardo & Band Members, 1950's)

By: N/A

Price: $35.00

Publisher: Hollywood, California, Popular Programs: circa 1950's

Seller ID: 2582

Binding: Card cover

Condition: Good condition

I almost passed this one by because of the inked name on the front cover and the wear along the spine. But I opened it anyway and there was Guy Lombardo's signature! From there it got even better -- I found four more signatures from band members -- Bill Flanagan, guitarist and vocalist; Kenny Gardner, vocalist; Cliff Grass, saxman and clarinetist; Victor Lombardo, youngest brother (saxaphonist); and a name I can't decipher. It's next to Lebert Lombardo, but it's a conundrum because the first name seems to be Lebert, but the last name looks like it ends with "t." Booklet is lavishly illustrate...
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Postcard Trio Young Girls Making Music (German)

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Price: $12.00

Publisher: Vienne, Austria, W.R.& B. Co.: Unknown date

Seller ID: 2784

Condition: Good-plus

Such a charming trio -- a pianist, a violinist, and perhaps a vocalist, all dressed beautifully. The card is clean and nice, but does show a 1" scratch with a small tributary at the top edge on into the pianist's hair. Card appears to have been postmarked in Germany and is not written in English. Card is lovely and will arrive in a brand new plastic sleeve.
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Choice Songs From Crowning Glory (Hymnal, 1893)

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Price: $16.00

Publisher: Chicago, Billhorn Brothers: 1893

Seller ID: 2925

Binding: Hard cover

Condition: Good condition

This is a slim hymnal of 104 songs. It was owned by Mrs. Ellen C. Hammett who declared it her book on front free endpaper with a simple penciled name and date of 1894. The book is lacking a few pieces of overlay paper primarily along outer edge of front cover. There are also a few toned areas on front endpaper. The pages are otherwise very clean and binding is tight. The ones I recognized are Bringing In the Sheaves, Rock of Ages, and Nearer My God to Thee. Book measures 5-1/2" x 8"
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The Playbill For the Imperial Theatre Annie Get Your Gun (Ethel Merman, 1948)

By: N/A

Price: $30.00

Publisher: New York, Playbill Incorporated: 1948

Seller ID: 3096

Binding: soft cover

Condition: Very good condition

Very nice program, clean and tightly bound. The margins are mildly toned and there's an odd whiteness over the cover image which almost looks like rain or water from a hose. This was the premier Playbill and the star on the cover is a young Ethel Merman in the role of Annie Oakley. The music and lyrics were provided by Irving Berlin. Program measures 6-1/2" x 9" and has 40 pages.
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Edison Records of Music that Lives

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Price: $9.95

Publisher: Orange, New Jersey, Thomas A. Edison Inc.: No date

Seller ID: 2758

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good condition

At first glance this appears to be a catalog but it isn't. It's a booklet covering Edison's choice of the best 300 songs to have stood the test of time. But Edison didn't pick this music alone -- the buyers of his records did! I expected nothing more than a list, but found a lot of music history in each description. The first one to catch my eye was the Irish sogn I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen." Every afternoon at 4:00 my Irish grandfather had a bath and sang this song while he soaked. I thought he brought it from Ireland, but no -- it was written by a music professor from Kentucky! Many o...
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Edinburgh International Festival Souvenir Programme 1965

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Price: $20.00

Publisher: Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh Festival Society Ltd.: 1965

Seller ID: 2816

Binding: Card cover

Condition: Good condition

Thumbing through the many pages (54 plus ads) makes you want to go to the next one. It's all about the arts -- many arts -- painting, music, singing, poetry, theatre, and a film festival with two whole weeks to enjoy it. Some of the highlights of the 1965 festival include five orchestras, a Corot exhibition, the Netherlands chamber choir, Indian music, Poets in Public, opera, treasures of Romanian art, live theater, and the Military Tattoo. Great black and white photos throughout, plus info on the various offerings day by day. Program measures 7-1/4" x 10-1/4". There's a bit of wear to front c...
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Playbill: Leave It To Me, The Imperial Theatre (1939)

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Price: $20.00

Publisher: New York City, New York Theate Progra Corporation: 1939

Seller ID: 3121

Binding: soft cover

Condition: Very good condition

A handsome cover and a run of 291 shows makes this program collectible. Sophie Tucker, William Gaxton, Victor Moore and Gene Kelly starred in this comedic musical with the ever golden touch of Cole Porter.The Playbill measures 6-3/4" x9" and has 46 pages with lots to read about fashion for men and women, playing bridge, and other entertainments, plus ads for upscale living.
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75th Anniversary Gala Program Severance Hall, September 30, 2006 (Cleveland, Ohio)

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Price: $15.00

Publisher: Cleveland, Ohio, Severance Hall: 2006

Seller ID: 3076

Binding: Card cover

Condition: Very good condition

Very handsome souvenir commemorating Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra. Seventy-five years of fine music is captured in these pages, including blue tinted pictures. There are many people named in the first two pages -- chairs, co-chairs, honorary committee members, gala committee, grand benefactors, benefactors, patrons, and leadership gift donors. There's also a nice section about the orchestra's summer 2006 European tour, plus a retrospective of years past. The Opening Night Gala program is listed along with a bio of Franz Welser-Most, Music Director, and more. Program measures...
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L'Opera De Paris No XXIII (1964)

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Price: $30.00

Publisher: Paris, Fornisseur Des Theatres Nationaux: 1964

Seller ID: 3196

Binding: Card cover

Condition: Good condition

The cover of this catalogue is a bit worn at the front cover as you can see with edge wear and small creases along the spine, none of which impinge on the binding. I almost passed it by, but when I saw the clean, bright pages and, best of all, the amazing people working on the season's operas. Open near the beginning and what do you see but Chagall himself painting backdrops! And in the middle there is the diva herself -- Maria Callas in "Norma." So amazing to see such talent in one place. There's much more to read about other operas of the season illustrated with black and white photos. There...
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Frank Sinatra's 50 Golden Songs Album (1966)

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Price: $12.95

Publisher: New York City, Barton Music Corp.: 1966

Seller ID: 3255

Binding: Card cover

Condition: Good condition

I've seen this music book a couple times, but didn't buy it due to condition. This one isn't perfect, but it is clean and tightly bound with no names or writing. There's creasing to to both outer corners of front cover, small sprinkle of foxing to back cover and some toning to edges (see photo). Pages are pristine. Book is a sheet music's heaven if you like Old Blue Eyes. Among the 50 songs are Come Fly With Me, The Look of Love, and Time After Time. Book measures 9" x 12" and has 113 pages.
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Presenting The Temptations (Motown 1969)

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Price: $18.00

Publisher: New York, Dell Publishing: 1969

Seller ID: 3261

Binding: Card cover

Condition: Very good condition

I was so excited to find this. It reminded me of how much fun it was to dance to the Temptations in the 60's. If anyone saw me taking these pictures while inging My Girl (badly -- VERY badly) they'd run for the hills. Anyway, this is a colorful, gorgeous concert souvenir.It's very clean and tightly bound with no names or writing and lots of great photos, some in color and some in black and white. The booklet measures 9-1/2" x 11" and has 16 pages with bios of each singer and info on songs and venues.
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Category: Music