Antique talking machines are among today's hottest collectibles. Names like Edison and Victrola call to mind an era of polished wood, brightly-painted morning glory horns, and fascinating machinery. This revised and expanded second edition of The Talking Machine contains over 525 color photographs showing an incredible variety models, and including over 30 never before published photos. The authoritative text and up-to-date values complement the wealth of visuals, making this book a veritable library of information in one ...
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Antique talking machines are among today's hottest collectibles. Names like Edison and Victrola call to mind an era of polished wood, brightly-painted morning glory horns, and fascinating machinery. This revised and expanded second edition of The Talking Machine contains over 525 color photographs showing an incredible variety models, and including over 30 never before published photos. The authoritative text and up-to-date values complement the wealth of visuals, making this book a veritable library of information in one volume! Topping off this award-winning combination is a music CD featuring some of the rarest and most historically important recordings of all time. Hear the voice of explorer Ernest Shackleton describe his perilous expedition to the South Pole. Listen to a dramatic recreation of the San Francisco earthquake recorded mere months after the actual event. Enjoy two different recordings of the voice of the great inventor Thomas A. Edison.
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First edition (hardback). 4to (28cm by 22cm), 256pp. Illustrated throughout in colour. Original burgundy cloth, dustwrapper. The book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 0764302418.
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Like New. Size: 9x0x11; Light wear to covers. Text clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and square. Light wear to the dust jacket. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket is covered in clear plastic. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. Schiffer Book for Collectors with Values. Audience: General/trade.