We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents OUR NOTES: This fascinating book deals primarily with accessories items related to the field of antique phonographs. Some of the items included are: Pamphlets Stock Certificates (Phonograph companies) Broadside Handbills Cigar Boxes Puzzles Sheet Music featuring early phonographs Brochures, Catalogs Views of catalog reprints Unusual record labels Posters Dealer Labels of individual phonograph retailers Print ad copies Coin Op Talking Machines related Company literature reprints Thermometers Dealer Price Tags Advertising Pins Letter Openers Advertising Toys Banners Oil Tins (for oiling the mechanism) Cigarette Dispensers (advertising) Playing Cards Trolley Cards Celluloid Recordings Stereo Views Many excellent examples of old, turn of the century photos which incorporate phonographs in their everyday settings within homes of the period. MUCH MORE!! This reference is certain to become a valuable library asset to phonograph aficionados. ---- copyright 2004, Collector Bookstore PUBLISHERS DESCRIPTION: The early history of recorded sound, Mr. Edisons most marvelous achievement, brimmed with graphic imagery elegant, dazzling and delightful! Follow these award-winning authors on a bewitching tour of visual artifacts from the phonographs first fifty years. There are colorful advertising placards, charming publicity posters, clever promotional giveaways, stunning catalog covers, and an astounding selection of gorgeous, hand-painted signs from rare coin-operated record machines. 500 full color illustrations and insightful captions will keep you turning the pages. An entire chapter is devoted to real life images of ordinary people interacting with the new technology the amazing talking machine. Whether your interest is antique collecting, history, advertising, photography or social science, you will treasure this book.
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