The victrola book of the opera 1929

Victor talking machine company, 1929 eighth edition. This unique book of about 300 pages 9 inches by 11. Victor records victrola co index book leathette cover used list radio stations. Media in category victrola book of the opera the following 200 files are in this category, out of 602 total. This outstanding book is the bible for collectors of victor products, and includes detailed listings of each model, dates produced, prices, and a great deal of historical information. He hopes to have at least one of the books published in a new edition after he. The victrola book of the opera 4th edition 1917 ebay. Victor talking machine company the online books page. External horn victors were made between 1901 and 1920, although the vast majority of these were produced in the 190219 timeframe internal horn victrolas were made between 1906 and 1925, and the vast majority were produced in the 19141922 timeframe. The library of congress is the nations oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of congress. The r32 was a basic radioonly set, designed and produced in 1929, just as rca was preparing to purchase the victor talking machine company.

The victor book of the opera by henry simon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Save the book of knowledge 1929 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Tim gracyks phonographs, singers, and old records edison. This catalog is a work in progress cataloging our vast inventory is a tremendously timeconsuming process, but we are striving to create a comprehensive online catalog that is easy to use.

Orthophonic victrolas improved sound were made between 1925 and 1929. The victrola book of the opera by, 1929, victor talking machine company edition, in english. An excellent and well written guide for the collector or enthusiast all my copies are worn to a frazzle from constant use. I define victrola here since some people use this same term for edison phonographs. The victrola book of the opera victor opera records ebay. The victor book of the opera was first published in 1912 and was continually published in revised editions every few years. The victrola book of the opera 4th revised edition from 1917, written by samuel holland rous. It is much less common than the victrola book of the opera, sometimes titled the victor book of the opera, especially after 1929. The victor talking machine company was an american record company and phonograph. Here is a 1929 handcranked victrola i am planning to put up for sale on a couple of websites, probably ebay and craigs.

Many discs offer great performances of classical music, with some opera discs being highly collectible. Victor victrola records for sale finding collectible. The complete opera book antique vocalist reference gustav kobbe gp putnam hc vgc. Genre, classical, blues, popular, jazz, country, bluegrass, folk. My fascination for victors and victrolas started in 1961, when my 82 yearold grandfather passed away, and we brought his victrola x phonograph to our house, jammed in the back seat of our 59 ford both myself and the brandnew ford shown below in october 58, a. At the end of the book is an index of edisons musical artists this tells you which artists are on which diamond discs, useful information for any serious collector. Find the victrola book of the opera by rous, samuel holland at biblio.

Includes 4th through 8th editions, titled victrola book of the opera. It was essentially the same as the re45 model without the phonograph, and in a smaller cabinet. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. He recorded for the company until his retirement in 1954. John paddy carstairs signed 1945 hardcover illustrated.

The first units went on sale at just about the time the merger was complete, and they may be considered. Making america more musical through the phonograph, 1900. Find great deals on ebay for the book of knowledge 1929. The publication of the victrola book of the opera cleverly combined the companys business canny with a tone of altruism. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Victrola and an annual family day open house, all at the lyric opera house. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Victrola book of the opera 7th edition illustrated. Strangleinsk al partisans of c duel, the writer years. During the recent season several hundred performances of grand opera, at an estimated cost of millions of dollars, were given in the united states. Victrola book of the opera 8th edition 1929 by rca victor company and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Internet archive bookreader the victrola book of the opera. Books about the phonograph and recording industry gracyk. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The first jazz and blues records were recorded by the victor talking machine company. It contains detailed information about the various models that were produced by victor, along with rarity, design features, technical information, valuation, etc. The victrola book of the opera by victor talking machine co and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The foreward to the first edition of the book 1912 notes.

The victor red seal discography by john richard bolig book look for the dog. Unfortunately, with no understanding of the japanese language, written or spoken, i cant tell you much about this recording except that it is haunting. There is wear to the book and writung from the previous owner back in the day. Even people who otherwise never listened to opera often owned a record or. The victrola book of the opera vintage copyright 1929. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 120 million items. The victrola book of the opera kindle edition by rous, samuel holland. The victrola book of the opera kindle edition by rous. The victrola book of the opera 1929 antique victor records excellent cond. My name is paul edie, and i am the owneroperator of the victorvictrola website.

The victrola book of the opera stories of the operas. Antique book victrola book of opera 1929 illustrated. Victrola book of the opera 8ed 1929 rca victor company on. The victrola book of the opera rous, samuel holland, victor talking machine company on. Great lakes antique phonographs has one of the worlds largest inventories of original and reproduction phonograph parts and accessories. I dont think it was published by the victor talking machine co. Victrola book of the opera 8th edition 1929 rca victor company on. The victrola book of the opera victor opera records. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the victrola book of the opera.