Download or read book Discovering Antique Phonographs written by Timothy C. Fabrizio and published by Atglen, PA : Schiffer Pub.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the authors' latest explorations, this gorgeous new book has come to life---illustrating entirely different talking machines from those in their previous books. Follow the progress of the acoustic talking machine from its crude beginnings in the 1870s to its most splendid and sophisticated heights in the early 20th century. An unparalleled archive of rare, fascinating, and previously undocumented objects has been assembled. The story behind the beautiful, bright machinery is told through clear and insightful descriptions, and many previously unpublished facts are revealed.

Download or read book Antique Phonograph written by Timothy C. Fabrizio and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antique phonographs enjoyed a vigorous commercial existence 100 years ago, and have come to symbolize the romance and elegance of days gone by. To present the fascinating accessories, horns, storage cabinets, advertising and ephemera which surrounded the early years of recorded sound, the authors display here over 500 color photos which illustrate nearly 700 items.

Download or read book Phonograph Dolls and Toys written by Joan Rolfs and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Antique Phonograph Accessories Contraptions written by Timothy C. Fabrizio and published by Atglen, Pa. : Schiffer Pub.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The commercial development of the phonograph, during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, inspired a host of adjunct technology, from fancifully-painted flower horns to record storage disguised as furniture. Here are gadgets to make any snake oil salesman proud. A lively tour of these utterly entertaining objects is illustrated with 555 color photographs. To aid the collector there is a guide to current values.

Download or read book The Compleat Talking Machine written by Eric L. Reiss and published by Vestal, N.Y. : Vestal Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Complete Manual of the Edison Phonograph written by George E. Tewksbury and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Edison Cylinder Phonographs written by George L. Frow and published by Sevenoaks : G. L. Frow. This book was released on 1978 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Talking Machine written by Timothy C. Fabrizio and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incredible variety of antique record players is documented, including those with external-horns as well as internal-horn devices, collectively known as "talking machines." The authoritative text and up-to-date value guide complement hundreds of photos to provide in this one volume a veritable library on the subject.

Download or read book Look for the Dog written by Robert W. Baumbach and published by Woodland Hills, Calif. : Stationary X-Press. This book was released on 1981 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Collector s Guide to Victor Records written by Michael W. Sherman and published by Dallas : Monarch Record Enterprises. This book was released on 1992 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This detailed reference (written with the collaboration of William R. Moran & Kurt Nauck) traces the history of Victor's 78-rpm records from 1892 through 1958. Nearly 300 photographs, with over 100 in full color, illustrate all known label varieties, & charts provide a guide to determine the pressing & recording date of Victor records. A must for Sound Archives, Music Libraries or institutions with 78-rpm record collections. To order: Monarch Record Enterprises, 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75205-2788. Telephone: 1-800-872-6467.

Download or read book Tinfoil phonographs written by René Rondeau and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the origin of the tinfoil phonograph. Includes sales records of the Edison Speaking Phonograph Company, 1878-1879.

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Download or read book The Phonograph written by Robin Santos Doak and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2006 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time that the great inventor Thomas Alva Edison first built a machine that played and recorded sound, to today's instant electronic technology, the phonograph changed along with our needs for it. This book traces the evolution of one of the most far-reaching inventions ever developed, and it eventually gave people a way to preserve bits of the past by capturing the present and passing it on to future generations. The phonograph also helped spawn industries that drive economics and influence worldwide culture.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Vintage Children s Records written by Peter Muldavin and published by Collector Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The coverage is mainly of 78rpm records, however a few early 45rpm records are included. Unlike previous price guides, this book attempts to cover all 78rpm kiddie records made in the USA. The dates of coverage range from the 1890s to the 1960s with most listings from the 1940s and 1950s."--Cover back.

Download or read book Nipper Collectibles written by Joan Rolfs and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A World of Antique Phonographs written by Timothy C. Fabrizio and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the fascinating and beautiful world of antique phonographs. Brimming with visual delights, this volume boldly goes into the priceless collections of dedicated enthusiasts from around the globe, documenting the amazing rarities and charming curiosities of the phonograph. In this, their eighth collaboration for Schiffer Publishing, the award-winning authors have assembled over 400 full-color images of historic music machines, many never before photographed. The substantive text and captions add much previously unpublished information. Vibrant wood, shining brass, and fanciful decals are only the beginning. Wicker, glass, leather, gold leaf, and even seashells are to be found on some of the amazing antique phonographs within these pages. For those new to this field, a price guide, glossary, and bibliography are included. Advanced collectors will appreciate the wealth of newly-revealed details.