Prokofiev, Sergei.

Prokofiev, Cinq Morceaux pour piano, Op.17, signed and inscribed by the composer ("To M^{r M. Montagu-Nathan, the great friend of Russian music. Serge Prokofieff New York. 1918."); Shaporin, On the Field of Kulikovo, Op.14 (inscribed "...Yuri Shaporin Praha 27.V.48"); Constant Lambert, annotated score of the ballet "Pomona"; Florent Schmitt, Nuit Romaines, Op.23 (inscribed " à mon cher Monsieur Calvocoressi...Florent Schmitt"); Emil Sjögren, Die Treppe im Mondlicht, Op.59 ("...Emil Sjögren Juli 1912"; with a signed photograph of the composer); Halévy, La Reine de Chypre (inscribed " à M. Louis Serroc Souvenir affectueux de l'auteur F. Halévy"; with an autograph letter signed by Halévy to Serroc, mounted on the verso of the title); Karatïgin (manuscript of 5 songs, apparently autograph); and other items, including a signed photograph of the violinist Adolph Brodsky} 



16 items in all, various sizes, New York, Paris, London and elsewhere, 1903-1960, where indicated, some wrappers worn   

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