Music

Stein, Joseph, Book by, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

Fiddler on the Roof.

New York : Crown Publishers, 1964.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the lyricist Sheldon Harnick on the title page, “For Candy: Sheldon Harnick 12/16/15.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, small name to the front free endpaper. Jacket drawing by Tom Morrow. An exceptional signed example.

Work, Henry C. [William Tecumseh Sherman]

Marching Through Georgia: Written in Honor of Sherman’s Famous March From “Atlanta to the Sea”.

Boston : Ticknor and Company, 1889.

First Ticknor and Co. edition of Henry Clay Work’s greatest hit, “Marching Through Georgia”, inspired by Sherman’s march to the sea at the end of 1864. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. In good condition.

The Beatles: John Lennon; Paul McCartney; George Harrison; Ringo Starr; Max Wilk; Written by Lee Minoff, Al Brodax, Jack Mendelsohn and Erich Segal

The Beatles Yellow Submarine.

New York : The New American Library, 1968.

First edition of the book companion to the classic Beatles album. Small octavo, original illustrated boards. Signed by Ringo Starr on the front panel, with the signature slightly faded. In very good condition.

Shearing, George with Alyn Shipton [William Safire]

Lullaby of Birdland.

New York : Continuum, 2004.

First edition of British jazz pianist George Shearing’s autobiography. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Helene and Bill – Not it’s my turn! Affectionately, George Shearing.” The recipient, William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixon’s campaign for the 1960Continue reading "Lullaby of Birdland."

Sinatra, Frank

Frank Sinatra Signed “Johnny Concho” Poster.

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Rare magazine poster featuring a full-length portrait of Frank Sinatra as Johnny Concho, inscribed by him, “For Bonnie – Affectionately Frank.” In very good condition. Rare and desirable.

Handel, George Frideric

Rodelinda: An Opera.

London : J. Cluer, 1725.

First edition of one of Handel’s finest operas, a highly dramatic work whose taut plot resembles that of Fidelio. Quarto, contemporary quarter calf over marbled boards, engraved illustrated title page, index with advertisement, printed list of subscribers. In good condition. Ownership inscription. Rare.

Webber, Andrew Lloyd

Evita.

1979.

First edition of the musical score from the 1979 Broadway production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated title page. Association copy, inscribed by Mathilde Pincus of Chelsea Music on the second free endpaper to Andrew Lloyd Webber, “To Andrew Lloyd Webber: This is our way of showing our greatContinue reading "Evita."

Caruso, Enrico

Caricatures: In Quattro Parti.

New York : La Follia Di New York, 1908.

First edition of this compendium of Caruso’s caricatures. Quarto, original publisher’s half morocco with portrait label, illustrated with 150 pages of lithographed drawings. Presentation copy, with a full-page inscription by Caruso on the title page, “à mes amis Otto et Lina affectueusement Enrico Caruso London 1908”. In near fine condition. Exceptionally rare, with no otherContinue reading "Caricatures: In Quattro Parti."

[Bernstein, Leonard; Jack Gottlieb]

A Legend: Property from the Estate of Leonard Bernstein Sotheby’s December 1997 Catalog.

New York : Sotheby's, Inc, 1997.

Leonard Bernstein’s assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb’s personal copy of the December 1997 Sotheby’s auction catalog of the estate of Leonard Bernstein. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers. With Gottlieb’s notes throughout including the hammer price for each lot that sold in the auction. He has also marked the page that has a lengthy quote from himContinue reading "A Legend: Property from the Estate of Leonard Bernstein Sotheby’s December 1997 Catalog."

Seeger, Pete; edited by Jo Metcalf Schwartz

The Incompleat Folksinger.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1972.

First edition of this work by the legendary folksinger. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For David Pete Seeger.” Seeger has also drawn a picture of a banjo. Edited by Jo Metclaf Schwartz. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Wendell Minor.

Bernstein, Leonard

The Joy of Music.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1959.

First edition of this classic work, a national best-seller on its publication, Bernstein’s first collection of essays and conversations on the world of music. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ed Hiller Sincerely Leonard Bernstein.” Fine in a good dust jacket. Jacket design by RonaldContinue reading "The Joy of Music."

McCartney, Paul. [The Beatles]

Paul McCartney Signed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP.

Hollywood : Capitol Records, 1967.

Rare Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, boldly signed by Paul McCartney, one of the most-admired and influential lyricists of the twentieth century. Quarto, signed by Paul McCartney on the front panel. Recording produced by George Martin. Cover by M C Productions and The Apple. Staged by Peter Blake and Jann Haworth. Photographed byContinue reading "Paul McCartney Signed Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band LP."

Lennon, John. [The Beatles]

John Lennon Signed “Bag One” Lithograph.

New York : Cinnamon Press, 1970.

Rare Bag One lithograph signed by Beatles icon John Lennon. One page, the title page from Lennon’s Bag One Portfolio. Signed by him beneath the image. One of 300 numbered copies, this is number 172. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. Rare and desirable.

[Roth, Philip; Ali MacGraw; Richard Benjamin; Jack Klugman]

Goodbye, Columbus: Music From the Soundtrack of the Paramount Motion Picture.

Burbank and New York : Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Inc., 1969.

Rare original Goodbye, Columbus LP featuring music from the soundtrack of the Paramount Motion Picture based on the 1959 novella of the same name by Philip Roth. Signed on the front panel by actress Ali McGraw and actors Richard Benjamin and Jack Klugman. In very good condition.

Kipling, Rudyard

Ford O’Kabul River. No 2. Of the Second Series of Barrack-Room Ballads. Words by Rudyard Kipling. Music by Gerard F. Cobb.

London : Cas. Sheard & Co, 1895.

Rare sheet music printing of Rudyard Kipling’s Ford O’Kabul River, a song from Barrack-Room Ballads. Folio, bound in one quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine. In good condition. Bound with several other pieces including Ciro Pinsuti’s Bedouin Love Song.

18th Century Catholic Antiphonal.

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Rare 18th Century Catholic antiphonal containing the Festa Februarii, Festa Martii, and Festa Aprilis. Quarto, bound in full leather, hand-written script of both music and lyrics in black and red, all edges red, ribbon bound in. In very good condition.

Dylan, Bob

Bob Dylan: Modern Times.

New York : BMG & Columbia Records, 2006.

First pressing of this album by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Quarto, 2 original vinyl records. Boldly signed by Bob Dylan on the front panel. In fine condition. Rare and desirable signed.

Mercury, Freddie. Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon

Queen. Jazz Signed Album.

1989.

Original record, boldly signed by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon on the front panel. In fine condition. Framed. The entire piece measures 18 inches by 18 inches. Rare and desirable signed by each member of Queen.

Wilson, Brian with Todd Gold

Wouldn’t It Be Nice: My Own Story.

New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 1991.

First edition of Brian Wilson’s candid autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Brian Wilson on the half-title page, “To Glen Brian Wilson”, signed by Todd Gold on the title page and inscribed by Dr. Eugene Landy on the dedication page, “To Glenn Eugene E. Landy.” The recipient, Glenn Goldman founded Book SoupContinue reading "Wouldn’t It Be Nice: My Own Story."

Unterberger, Richie

Turn! Turn! Turn! the ’60s Folk-Rock Revolution.

San Francisco : Backbeat Books, 2002.

First edition of Unterberger’s comprehensive survey of ’60s folk-rock. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, signed by songwriter Donovan Phillips Leitch and inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Glenn, Enjoy the book and thanks for all your support Richie Unterberger.” The recipient, Glenn Goldman founded Book Soup in 1975,Continue reading "Turn! Turn! Turn! the ’60s Folk-Rock Revolution."

Copland, Aaron

Copland on Music.

New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1960.

First edition of this work by the “Dean of American composers.” Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Alden, who really loves music, Aaron Nov 1960.” With an autographed letter signed to the same recipients by Copland on his letterhead which reads, “Dear Alden and Rolf: WhatContinue reading "Copland on Music."

Caruso, Enrico

Enrico Caruso Signed Pri Fixe Menu.

1890.

French pri fixe menu signed and dated by famed Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, “Enrico Caruso New York 9/12/90,” Caruso has also added a large self-caricature to the verso of the menu. One page, printed and illustrated in color. In near fine condition.

Caruso, Enrico

Enrico Caruso Signed Photograph.

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Rare original sepia toned photograph of famed tenor Enrico Caruso, inscribed by him on the mount to football star Ettore Fontana in Italian, “Al carissimo amico Ettore Fontana Sinceramente Enrico Caruso New York, 1907.” In very good condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 17 inches by 15.5 inches.

Cohen, Leonard

Stranger Music: Selected Poems and Songs.

New York : Pantheon, 1993.

First edition of this collection of poems and songs. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “To Mort and Judy warm regards on Christmas Day Leonard Los Angeles 1993.” Cohen has include his trademark entwined heart stamp. The recipients were composer Mort Lindsey andContinue reading "Stranger Music: Selected Poems and Songs."