Description: In very good condition, BUT has not been tested. FULL CONDITION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW. Playing surface is without major damage & without mold spots; but may have minor scratches. Plaster lining is missing one (1) 2½ inch chip that exposes the blue amberol. The cylinder has legible markings. SOME TINY SPLITS TO THE BLUE AMBEROL AT THE UNLABELED END, BUT NONE OF THE CRACKS EXTEND ONTO THE RECORDED SURFACE. The plaster lining is age-tanned & has minor staining. The cardboard sleeve is in very good condition & comes with a lid. It is age-tanned, but little other damage. Any flaws, if present, will be either written about here OR below OR visible in the photos. Examine ALL of the photos carefully, using the "SUPERSIZE" feature for each. Photos illustrate the items' condition better than any words can & constitute part of the description. Edison CYLINDER RECORD Hawaiian Guitar Duet #2917 Louise & Ferreira Blue Amberol Click images to enlarge Description This auction is for an antique early 1900s Edison phonograph BLUE AMBEROL cylinder record of "MEDLEY OF HAWAIIAN AIRS - NO.1" a guitar duet by Louise & Ferreira (#2917) in very good, but untested, condition. COMES WITH AN EDISON "GOLD-MOULDED" RECORD SLEEVE WITH A LID; NEITHER OF WHICH IS THE ORIGINAL. PLEASE FULLY & COMPLETELY READ THIS DESCRIPTION!!! I APOLOGIZE FOR MY CHEAP DIGITAL-CAMERA & MY PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE! THE CYLINDER IS SUCH A DARK BLUE; THAT IT APPEARS TO BE BLACK IN SOME OF MY PHOTOS. WHEN VIEWED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS CYLINDER IS INDEED OF THE EDISON PHONOGRAPH "BLUE AMBEROL" TYPE. In very good condition, BUT has not been tested. FULL CYLINDER CONDITION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND JUST BELOW. Playing surface is without major damage & without mold spots; but may have minor scratches. Plaster lining is missing one (1) 2½ inch chip that exposes the blue amberol. The cylinder has legible markings. SOME TINY SPLITS TO THE BLUE AMBEROL AT THE UNLABELED END; BUT NONE OF THE CRACKS EXTEND ONTO THE RECORDED SURFACE. The plaster lining is age-tanned & has minor staining. The cardboard sleeve is in very good condition & comes with its lid. I HAVE LIGHTLY-DUSTED THIS CYLINDER, INSIDE & OUT, WITH A "SWIFFER®" LINT-FREE DUSTER. NO OTHER CLEANING WAS DONE! THE CYLINDER BEING SOLD HERE IS: "Medley of Hawaiian Airs No.1"; a guitar duet by Louise & Ferreira (#2917): In VERY GOOD condition. Has a singular plaster lining chip (~2½ inches long) which exposes the blue amberol at the distal end. A few tiny splits to the blue amberol at the distal end. Recorded surface is free from any mold-staining or mold-spots. Any flaws, if present, will be either written about here in the condition section of the listing OR visible in the photos. Examine ALL of the photos carefully, using the "SUPERSIZE" feature for each. Photos illustrate the items' condition better than any words can & photos constitute part of the description. I BOUGHT THIS RECORD CYLINDER IN A HUGE LOT AT AN ESTATE SALE. WHEN PURCHASED, EACH CYLINDER WAS WRAPPED SEPARATELY IN TISSUE PAPER & HAD BEEN STORED FOR MANY YEARS IN A SEALED PLASTIC TOTE CONTAINER. THIS CYLINDER WILL BE VERY CAREFULLY PACKAGED FOR SHIPMENT! IT WILL BE WRAPPED IN A PAPER TOWEL & BUBBLE WRAP. THE CYLINDER WILL BE DOUBLE-BOXED! CLICK ON THE BLACK-BORDERED SLIDE-SHOW ABOVE TO USE THE "SUPER-SIZE" FEATURE & SEE ALL OF THE PHOTOS FOR THIS LISTING. Usage/Wear-and-Tear: In very good condition, BUT has not been tested. FULL CONDITION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW. Playing surface is without major damage & without mold spots; but may have minor scratches. Plaster lining is missing one (1) 2½ inch chip that exposes the blue amberol. The cylinder has legible markings. SOME TINY SPLITS TO THE BLUE AMBEROL AT THE UNLABELED END, BUT NONE OF THE CRACKS EXTEND ONTO THE RECORDED SURFACE. The plaster lining is age-tanned & has minor staining. The cardboard sleeve is in very good condition & comes with a lid. It is age-tanned, but little other damage. Any flaws, if present, will be either written about here OR below OR visible in the photos. Examine ALL of the photos carefully, using the "SUPERSIZE" feature for each. Photos illustrate the items' condition better than any words can & constitute part of the description. Year Made/Approximate Age: This cylinder is patent dated in the early 1900s. Dimensions/Volume/Weight: Standard-size "Edison Phonograph" cylinder. Mark(s): Marked "Edison" with an early 1900s patent date, the cylinder's four-digit catalog number, the song/music title & the artist(s) name(s). eBay member since 2005 with over 3500 satisfied buyers! View all of my other items currently on eBay! From a non-smoking/smoke-free & pet-free home. 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Price: 19.95 USD
Location: Eden, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-10-19T05:42:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.75 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Edison Phonographs
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States