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226
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CALLAS, MARIA. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, “Cordialmente / Maria
Meneghini / Callas / 1957,” half-length portrait, showing her in costume as Norma from
Bellini’s
Norma
. Inscribed in the image and crossing into blank lower margin. 4
3
/
4
x3
1
/
4
inches (image), 5
1
/
2
x3
1
/
2
overall.
Np, 1957
[500/750]
227
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CALLAS, MARIA. Signature, “Maria Meneghini Callas,” in pencil, on a menu for
a dinner party held in her honor on January 11, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, hosted by David
Stickelber. Signed on the front page, near upper edge. 4 pages, folio, velveteen covered
boards with gilt foil onlay to front cover, bound together with string; faint mildew aroma,
minor damage to backstrip.
[St. Louis, circa 11 January
1959]
[400/600]
David A. Stickelber (1928-2011) was a Kansas City manufacturer who helped to establish the
Performing Arts Foundation there; the Foundation arranged to bring world-class performers to
Missouri, including Callas.
MUSICIANS
LOTS 226-264
226 (Actual Size)