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Lot #595
Composers and Conductors

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Description

Collection of four items signed by composers and conductors, including: Igor Stravinsky (postcard), Alexander Gretchaninov (AMQS), Eugene Ormandy (SP), and W. C. Handy (SP).

Igor Stravinsky
Uncommon color semi-glossy 4.25 x 5.75 postcard of an artistic rendering of Stravinsky, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked February 9, 1968.

Alexander Gretchaninov
AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed in black ink, "A. Gretchaninoff, 1948," who pens two bars of music and adds the title above, "Lento." In fine condition.

Eugene Ormandy
Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ormandy in a close-up pose wearing a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in dark fountain pen, "For Frank M. Flack—with best wishes—Eugene Ormandy, 1953." In fine condition.

W. C. Handy
Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "Sgt. Frank M. Flack, W. C. Handy, 3-6-1946.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and surface impressions. Accompanied by a pair of period pamphlets and the original mailing envelope.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #504 - Ended July 12, 2017