Historical Reissue Classical CDs, LPs, 78s, Related Books & Ephemera
Since 1972

Auction Number 144 ­- AUCTION Closing Date:Monday, 13 June, 2011

Regarding AUCTION #144 (Closing Date:
Monday, 13 June , 2011), The Minimum Bid ("MB") is a guide which has been set in accordance with current market value, determined through constant monitoring of auction sales during recent years. In cases of extreme rarity, the actual realized price may far exceed the Minimum Bid, while in other cases an item may realize a price very close to the Minimum Bid, and, occasionally, the Minimum Bid itself. Please simply bid in accordance with whatever a given item means to you. If a bidder wins more than originally anticipated, we are most pleased to make any mutually comfortable arrangement for payment terms. Please inquire.

TELEPHONE HOURS are 10:00 am - 5:00 PM, EST - Monday – Friday, when PETER FORD is available to take bids and answer any questions. Bids may be submitted by e-mail, FAX, telephone or (bearing closing date in mind) postal mail. [802 524-7673] or FAX [1 888 819 4831].

CONDITION GRADING, 78rpm:
M-A - nearly MINT, albeit slightly used Copy.
A - slightly used Copy, but with very minimal or no defects.
B - used Copy, with light wear and rubs, not affecting playing.
Any other defects, e.g.: light (lt), edge chip (ec), lamination (lam), hairline crack (hlc), internal pressure crack (ipc), scratch (scr); label damage, etc. are most clearly identified within each individual listing.
POM - A Direct Pressing, Pressed from Original Master, (never a dubbing), whether an Original Pressing or Subsequent Issue.
only form of issue - relates exclusively to 78rpm issues, only those which are Pressed from Original Masters.
Scroll - relates exclusively to the best period of Victor, always featuring the Scroll Label, mid-1930's, and always offering remarkably quiet surfaces, very often on Z Shellac, although not always so indicated.
Z Shellac - relates exclusively to the best pressings ever produced by Victor, mid-1930's, found on PW, Orth (Orthophonic), but primarily on Scroll Labels, always offering remarkably quiet surfaces, identifiable by the minuscule "z" found only in the upper portion of the inner margin of the shellac. In the event that there is no “z” embossed in such pressings, they will be identified as being “z-type shellac.”
Master Works is Columbia's equivalent, offering the best pressings ever produced by Columbia, preceded (chronologically) by their notable Blue Shellac Pressings.


How to Place Bids
We are pleased to receive bids via phone (802-524-7673) or Fax: (1 888 819 4831), or e-mail (norpete@sover.net) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We also accept bids via postal mail. When placing your bids, please list the ITEM NUMBER (in left column of catalogue) and a brief description of the item. Include your phone & FAX number (e-mail, when available) on all orders.

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We have a fine stock of 78rpm Storage Albums (normally containing twelve sleeves each), priced at $7.50 per album, as slightly used, but EXCELLENT. When ordering, be sure to specify whether you want 10" (25cm) or 12" (30cm).

We have a comprehensive stock of choice copies of thousands of vocal and instrumental 78s, and LPs. Additionly, we have hundreds of performer & composer biographies, as well as books on opera houses, etc. We also have an extensive inventory of vintage photos and ephemera. Please let us know your needs.