HISTORIC MET OPERA PUCCINI, MADAMA BUTTERFLY Jan 1946
  $   50

 


$ 50 Sold For
Nov 28, 2005 Sold Date
Nov 23, 2005 Start Date
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THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME THIS WILL BE LISTED

Up for auction is METROPOLITAN OPERA HISTORIC BROADCAST of Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly recorded January 19, 1946.  It is SEALED in its orginal wraping and of course has never been played.  It's contents I have learned about through research, you will find that it is a rare find.  This is a must for collectors.     

 

This performance of Madama Butterfly includes James Melton, Alessio De Paolis, Lucielle Browning, John Brownlee, Licia Albanese (as Cio-Cio-San), John Baker, Osie Hawkins, George Cehanovsky, Maxine Stellman.  Conducted by Pietro Cimara.

 

Historic broadcast recordings are recodings of live radio broadcasts of the opera.  They are produced in very limited quanitites and are not available for sale commercially.  These collector's items are beautifully boxed and include a Libretto and commemorative book with photogrpahs.

 

This set is in GREAT CONDITION!  It includes 3 LP records in their original sleeves that have never been played, Libretto with original text and English translation, a beautiful book with photos and descriptions.  All of this comes in a beautiful red felt case with gold lettering.

 

There is some fading due to the sunlight on the felt box, but otherwise it is in GREAT shape.

 

Great gift for the Holidays!!!  A must for collectors or Opera lovers.

 

$15.00 Shipping and Handling within the lower 48 States.  E-mail for rates to Hawaii, Alaska or International.  Please email me with any questions or if you would like more pictures of the item.  Item sold AS IS.  Buyer pays for actual shipping cost, USPS Priority Mail will be used.  Combined shipping will be used when available.  Payment must be received within 14 days of end of auction.  Shipping costs are never refunded.

Thanks for looking ....... GOOD LUCK!!!


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