September-2016-Auction.Pdf
78 CLASSICAL GALLERY CLASSICAL RECORD AUCTION No. 2 CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 NEW AUCTION AUCTION CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 Here you will find a list of early 78 rpm recordings of interest to every level of collector. Most items are focused on Classical selections from the 1898- 1940 period, some a bit more common but of really nice condition. The condition of grading employed here is: CONDITION GRADING: 1: UNPLAYED 1-2: TOP CONDITION 2: VERY FINE COPY- A FEW RUBS OR MARKS, NO NEEDLE WEAR 2-3 SOME RUBS, NON-SOUNDING BLEMISHES, NO NEEDLE WEAR. 3: SOME HEAVIER RUBS, MARKS, NO-SOUNDING BLEMISHES. AN AVERAGE COPY 3-4: LIGHT-SOUNDING WEAR (GREYING), RUBS. 4: SOUNDING WEAR, RUBS, MARKS 4-5: WEAR, RUBS, MARKS 5: OBVIOUS SOUNDING WEAR, HEAVY RUBS, MARKS 5-6: HEAVY WEAR, RUBS, MARKS 6: A WRECK! ONLY LISTED FOR EXTREME RARITY. As you can see, I’ve used Larry Holdridge’s grading scale as it seems to be the most universally accepted and understood system. However, if there are any questions, please feel free to call or e-mail for more clarification. This list is also posted on my website: www.78classicalgallery.com. Please submit bids either electronically through the website, or via USPS mail. Either are welcome. In the meantime, enjoy your perusal of these items. Good luck! Best wishes, David Schmutz # Image Name Artist Selection Min. Bid CLYINDERS FRENCH PATHE #3496 AFFRE: HUGUENOTS- PLUS PATHE SALON BLANCHE (MEYERBEER).- 1902 BLACK WAX, WRITING ON CYLINDER: AFFRE- RIM A BIT FADED AND RUBBED. IN ORIGINAL CASE WITH 1 AFFRE $200.00 HUGUENOTS ARIA ORIGINAL LID.
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