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UCARBLE01JKNSkyLight Paths 7.00. Fine. Caruso Lynn L: . Blessing the Animals. Woodstock VT: SkyLight Paths 7.00. 236pp. 8vo. Paperback. Book condition: Fine. Like new. SkyLight Paths paperback books
606064"Tony Caruso" in blue fountain pen ink on small vintage light tan album leaf. 4 5/8" x 3 1/2"; very good; 1945. Signed and inscribed: "To Norma Tony Caruso." Provenance: from the collection of Norma Boggs. No Binding. Very Good. unknown books
4433The great tenor writes to his son Rudolfo nicknamed "Fofo" who was in boarding school at the time. On the lower margin of his printed portrait photograph Caruso writes "The car is running very well and when I return you will see it." He signs"Your papa." The postcard also shows Caruso's printed signature. unknown books
23542Octavo. 2 pp. of a bifolium. Dated London June 13 1914. In black ink. On stationery with "Gerrard 4343. Savoy Hotel London." printed at head. In English. <br/>With original autograph envelope ca. 110 x 165 mm.<br/><br/>Caruso thanks Garlichs for a substantial cash advance for the Metropolitan Opera's 1914-1915 season. He tells him when his season at Covent Garden will close. <br/><br/>"Many thanks for all informations and for the receipt of the Columbia Bank of N.Y. in wich you have deposit in my account $9000 rapresenting the advance that your Co owes me in account season 1914/15. My season here will be over at the 30th of this month and I will go in Italy. Please accept my best regards and excuse my Englisch."<br/><br/>Very slightly worn; creased at central fold; occasional light smudging of ink with no loss to text. Envelope slightly worn soiled and stained; remnants of adhesive black paper mount to verso. Caruso appeared in 29 performances with the Metropolitan Opera in their 1914-15 season including productions of Carmen Pagliacci La Gioconda and Aida. unknown books
2472Caruso writes to John Ridgely Carter an American diplomat stationed in Great Britain noting "Confidential" at the top of the page. "I am sorry I cannot give you a definite reply because the terms of my contract with the Royal Opera Syndicate require that all engagements of the kind you propose must pass through the Syndicate." He signs "Enrico Caruso." In the spring of 1906 after he lived through the San Francisco earthquake in April of that year Caruso returned London to sing at Covent Garden. He reprised his popular roles in "Rigoletto" "Pagliacci " "Tosca" "La Traviata" and "Don Giovanni" for a total of twenty-nine performances under his contract which ended July 26. Classically framed with printed photograph by Mishkin showing Caruso standing full length in costume for "Un Ballo in Maschera." Image framed and full dimensions on request. unknown books
19079654Milan: Edoardo Sonzogno 1907. First edition. Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Piano-vocal score. TThe libretto by Artur Colautti based on a play by Vitorien Sardou. 8 263 pp. 4to. 22.5 x 29.5 cm 9 x 11.5 inches. Later full red morocco spine lettered in gilt previous owner's name in gilt on front cover all edges gilt original wrappers bound in; matching full red morocco slipcase. Presentation inscription from the composer to tenor Enrico Caruso on the half title. From the collection of Jane Hohfeld Galante 1924 - 2010 pianist and music scholar. <br><br><br />Caruso created roles in many of Cilea's operas but was not among the cast of this production. 'Gloria' was Cilea's final opera opening at La Scala on April 15 1907 conducted by Arturo Toscanini and was a box office disaster closing after only two performances. Perhaps the composer hoped that getting the score into Caruso's capable hands might somehow spark some further interest. Edoardo Sonzogno unknown books
