Russian artist and scenic designer [1870-1960]. Two small pencil designs: one for stage machinery or a set, and the other for a period costume, not signed. Each measuring 3x5, contained in mats.

Italian soprano [1780-1849].  Rare 6x9 portrait engraving by Thomson, London, 1822, of the legendary soprano, the first internationally famous prima donna and the first to sing Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro in England. Trimmed, with minor soiling, but a strong, evocative image.

Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor, published for production at the Boston Museum, an entirely original comic opera in two acts, written by W.S. Gilbert, composed by Arthur Sullivan. Boston, Alfred Mudge & Son, 1878.  First American edition of the libretto, 8vo, 31pp plus advertisements, including the cast page for the American premiere. Original paper covers, in very fine condition.

French composer, conductor (1812-1860) La Figlia del Reggimento Polka, composed on the most admired melodies from Donizetti's opera, by Jullien. London [1847]. 11pp. Fabulous Brandard colored cover of Jenny Lind, "Portrait of Madlle Jenny Lind in the character of Maria in Donizeeti's Opera La Figlia del Reggimento."  Edges trimmed, pages loose. One of the finest prints of the Swedish Nightingale

English composer [1842-1900]. Ivanhoe, a Romantic Opera. 4½ x 7¼ program for the 1891 premiere run of Sullivan's only grand opera, with charming chromolithograph illustration by Alice Havers. This beautiful cover, printed on heavy stock, and the program and cast list on the verso have been detached from the third and fourth pages of the original program (not extant), and would have been provided to customers of the highest priced seats. One corner is creased, and there is minor soiling on the illustrated cover page, but this is a lovely and rare artifact of the prestigious premiere of Sullivan's now neglected masterpiece.

Italian composer (1813-1901). Printed visiting card "Giuseppe Verdi" with an unusually friendly message "Yesterday evening I wasn't able to ask you to join me for some soup today. I hope you will be coming." With a fine copy photograph of Verdi in his garden, museum framed in red and gold.