Up for grabs is a nice 11-lot collection of early 1900s and one 1945 12 inch 78RPM LPs by various artists on the Victrola, Victor and Brunswick labels - including one Victrola one-sided that is etched.  There are a total of four one-sided LPs in this collection.  This lot contains early recordings of various genres that include Comedy skits, instrumentals and vocal tracks.  All editions are in pretty good condition, and have some play wear - but still show very nice considering some of them are over 100 years old - average grade is VG/VG+. 

Artists included are:

Amelita Galli-Curci

International Novelty Orchestra

Evan Williams

Jose Iturbi

Sir Harry Lauder

Max Rosen

Vessella's Italian Band

These all will be shipped in an original 12" record holder binder, but the spine has become detached from the holders.  Grade on the binder is VG.

Please review the listing below for additional information and noted defects.

- Please review photos for additional clarity for each album.

VICTROLA-VICTOR-BRUNSWICK RECORDS 78rpm 11-LOT

**ONE-SIDED AND ETCHED REVERSE**

LABEL / CATALOG # / TRAIL-OFF MATRIX

YEAR

LP TITLE

CONDITION**

LP

NOTES

VICTROLA

sd 1:  21 74644

sd 2:  blank

1918?

**VOCAL

La Sonnambula – Come per me sereno

(Oh! Love, for Me Thy Power)

artist:  Amelita Galli-Curci

VG/VG+ :

record was not played

RED LABEL (Red Seal)

- ONE SIDED

- LABEL light marks, very light color fade

- LP heavy-weight, looks clean

VICTROLA

sd 1:  E 74784

sd 2:  blank

– ETCHED w/ “victor”

1922

**VOCAL

Star of the North - Prayer and Barcarolle

artist:  Amelita Galli-Curci

VG+ :

record was not played

RED LABEL (Red Seal)

- ONE SIDED & ETCHED

- LABEL light marks, very light color fade

- LP heavy-weight, looks clean

VICTOR

sd 1:  2F 35716A

sd2:   2F 35716B

1922

**INSTRUMENTAL

Popular Songs of Yesterday-Medley Waltz No. 3

artist:  International Novelty Orchestra

VG :   

record was not played

BLACK LABEL

- LABEL light marks, small scratches, some color fade

- LP heavy-weight, has light marks

VICTOR

sd 1:  B 74409

sd2:   blank

1914?

**VOCAL

My Ain Folk

artist:  Evan Williams

VG :   

record was not played

RED LABEL (Red Seal)

- ONE SIDED

- LABEL light marks, very light color fade

- LP heavy-weight, has light marks

VICTOR

sd 1:  11-8848A

sd2:   11-8848B

1945

**INSTRUMENTAL

a:  Polonaise in A Flat, OP. 53, No. 6 (part 1)

b:  Polonaise in A Flat, OP. 53, No. 6 (conclusion)

artist:  Jose Iturbi

VG/VG+ :   

record was not played

RED LABEL (Red Seal)

- LABEL light marks, very light color fade

- LP heavy-weight, has light marks

VICTOR

sd 1:  A 55179A

sd2:   V 55179B

1923

**VOCAL/COMEDY

a:  Bella the Belle o’ Dunoon

b: The Sunshine of a Bonnie Lassie’s Smile

artist:  Sir Harry Lauder

VG :   

record was not played

BLUE LABEL

- LABEL light marks, bright color

- LP heavy-weight, has light marks

VICTOR

sd 1:  2T 55153A

sd2:   L 55153B

1922

**VOCAL/COMEDY

a:  Waggle o’ the Kilt

b: Bella McGraw

artist:  Sir Harry Lauder

VG :   

record was not played

BLUE LABEL

- LABEL light marks, bright color

- LP heavy-weight, has light marks

VICTOR

sd 1:  X 55127A

sd2:   N 55127B

1920s

**VOCAL/COMEDY

a:  He Was Very Kind To Me

b: The Saftest of the Family

artist:  Sir Harry Lauder

VG/VG+ :   

record was not played

BLUE LABEL

- LABEL light marks, bright color

- LP heavy-weight, has light marks

BRUNSWICK

sd 1:  30003  11904 1

sd2:   blank

1920s

**INSTRUMENTAL

a: Ave Maria

artist:  Max Rosen

VG/VG+ :   

record was not played

GREEN LABEL

- ONE-SIDED

- LABEL light marks, small scratches, some color fade

- LP heavy-weight, has very light marks

BRUNSWICK

sd 1:  25000A 14288 6

sd2:   25000B 11188 6

1907

**INSTRUMENTAL

a: Lucia Sextet

b: Martha

artist:  Vessella’s Italian Band

VG+ :

record was not played

PURPLE LABEL

- LABEL light marks, light scratches, light color fade

- LP heavy-weight, looks clean

BRUNSWICK

sd 1:  25002A 11207 6

sd2:   25002B 14299 6

1908

**INSTRUMENTAL

a: Rigolleto

b: Carmen

artist:  Vessella’s Italian Band

VG+ :        

record was not played

PURPLE LABEL

- LABEL light marks, light scratches, light color fade

- LP heavy-weight, looks clean

****Grading is only done visually and is subjective, and NOT conclusive

 

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Thanks for checking out what I have up for auction and I hope you find something you like.  Please ask plenty of questions and read the whole auction before bidding. 

Over the next several weeks, I will be continuing to sell numerous rare and hard-to-find LPs and 45s - including rare signed albums, promo 45s, music memorabilia or one of the many other numerous items that I've had in my personal collection, which has been amassed over the past 35 years.

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**LPs and 45 rpm records will be graded based upon the 2004 Official Record Price Guide, the 2013 Goldmine Price Guide 7th Edition, and eBay record grading standards.  As with all visual and hearing grades, they are subjective and not conclusive (see below).

**Comic books will be visually graded using Overstreet grading guides (see below).

**Action figures will be visually graded and will use "C" grade packaging guidelines for grading (see below).

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All items are sold "AS IS", but I will do my best to describe each item to the best of my ability.  All items are carefully visually described to give you, the bidder, the most information and the best details related to the item.  If you have questions, please be sure to ask BEFORE you bid and BEFORE the auction is over.  I will not honor bid retractions due to a person stating that the item isn't "what they thought", when they have not asked any questions. Please be aware that any non-payment winning bids will receive negative feedback and will be reported to eBay. 

All play grades of vinyl records are stated and based only upon my viewpoint of the grade.  When played for audio grading, I do play the record on a Pioneer direct-drive turntable, using a Stanton needle.    

All visual grades for vinyl auctions are based upon the following standards:

SS  Still Sealed - in factory-fresh condition NM  Near Mint - a near perfect, probably unplayed, but opened record VG+  Very Good Plus - close to 'like new' with only superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to VG+. Will satisfy all but the most demanding collector. VG  Very Good - a used, reasonable copy. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice. VG-  Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise. G+  Good Plus. In the record world, 'Good' is not good! From here on down (Fair, Poor), we're talking about beat-up records.

 

 

Action figure, trading cards, and other misc toy packaging grading scale:

Loose toys and figures:

Mint: the item is like new in perfect condition and may achieve (90% of maximum value) Near Mint: the item is almost perfect, with very minor imperfections (80% of value) Excellent: the item will have had very careful use, with only small imperfections (60%) Good: the item will have had more use, showing obvious imperfections (40%) Fair: the item will have heavy signs of wear, showing major imperfections (20%) Poor: the item will be in distressed condition, with many faults and may include repaints (10%)

 

Carded toys and figures:

C10 (Mint)   

-          Card is flat with bright, clear colors. Depending on original condition, most cards have a noticeable sheen.  No stains, tears, holes, or writing (with the possible exception of autographs.)

-          Card may be punched or un-punched, though some collectors view an un-punched card with no other flaws as the pinnacle of "mintness."

Edges                        - Tight, no fraying or separation allowed

Corner Curl  - None allowed

Creases         - None allowed

Price Tag / Card Surface Tears - None allowed

Blister Bubble           - Clear, completely attached, no yellowing, no crushing, no dents, dings, malformations or cracks of any size

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C8-9 (Near Mint)  

-          Card is flat (or nearly flat) with bright, clear colors. Depending on original condition, most cards have a noticeable sheen.  No stains, tears, holes, or writing (with the possible exception of autographs. 

-          Card may be punched or un-punched

Edges                        - Tight, no fraying or separation allowed

Corner Curl - Minimally allowed if no creasing or cracking has occurred (i.e., card probably could be flattened out without further damage). Should be barely noticeable

Creases         - None allowed

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - None allowed

Blister Bubble - Clear, completely attached, no yellowing, no crushing.  Minimal dents or dings should be/if barely noticeable on the card.  No severe malformations or cracks of any size

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C6-7 (Fine) 

-          Card may be curled and/or creased to some degree (no cracking of ink/print). Colors are still reasonably bright though some of the original sheen may have faded.

-          Card has no major tears, stains, holes or writing (with the possible exception of autographs. 

-          Card may be punched or un-punched

Edges                        - Most are tight. May have some minor fraying or separation (section[s] less than 1 inch in length total)

Corner Curl  - Maybe more pronounced with minor permanent creasing/cracking of print and/or fraying of card at corners (1-2 corners)

Creases         - Minor creases allowed. No cracking of print or ink allowed along creases

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - Small tears (less than 1/8 inch) permitted

Blister Bubble - Some yellowing may have occurred. Bubble may appear light tan or yellowish, but not dark tan or brown. Bubble is not opaque. Bubble is still primarily attached (i.e., there is no possibility that the figure could have been removed), though may have detached sections smaller than 1/2 inch without tears to any other part of the card front. Bubble may show some signs of damage or crushing if reformed. Minor dents or dings are allowable. Cracks less than 1/8 inch are allowed

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C4-5 (Good)          

-          Card may be curled or creased permanently including cracked print/ink. Original sheen may have almost completed faded to a flat, dull finish though colors remain.

-          Card may have small tears (less than 1/2 inch).

-          Card may also have some stains/dirt and/or writing (including autographs). Small holes may also be present (1-3 pinholes or one large hole less than 1/4 inch in diameter)

Edges                        - May have some minor fraying or separation (section[s] less than 3 inches in length total)

Corner Curl  - May be severe with permanent creasing/cracking of print with severe fraying of card corners (1-4 corners)

Creases         - More severe creases that may include cracking of print or ink

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - Larger tears (less than 1/4 inch) permitted

Blister Bubble - More pronounced yellowing may be present. Bubble may be medium tan, but not completely brown. Bubble is not completely opaque. Bubble is still primarily attached (i.e., there is no possibility that the figure could have been removed), though it may have detached sections smaller than 1 inch. This detachment may involve other parts of the card front including tears to the print/ink. Bubble may have cracks less than 1/4 inch. May have pronounced bubble damage such as crushing or large dents without any reformation

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C2-3 (Poor)

-          Card may be almost completely folded over or severely curled/creased including cracked print/ink. Original sheen may have completely faded to a flat, dull finish and colors/inks themselves may have also faded/discolored.

-          Card may also have more pronounced stains (such as water stains) or dirt.

-          Card may have more pronounced tears or holes

Edges                        - May have pronounced fraying and separation (greater than 3 inches total)

Corner Curl  - May be severe with permanent creasing/cracking of print with severe fraying of card corners (2-4 corners)

Creases         - Card may be permanently creased with cracked print/ink. Card can be almost completely folded over

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - More pronounced tears on card surface (1/4 up to 1 inch)

Blister Bubble - Severe yellowing may be present. Card may be completely brown or opaque in sections. Bubble is still attached, though it may be detached on up to two complete sides. Although unlikely, it may be possible that the figure could have been removed and re-inserted into bubble. Detached areas may involve the card front surface including pronounced tears in the print/ink. Bubble may be completely crushed (if figure is undamaged) and contain major dents/dings without any reformation. Bubble may have cracks up to inch in length

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C1 (Very Poor)       

-          Card may be completely ripped or curled with permanent crease. One or more prominent holes may be present. Water stains (or other stains) and similar damage may also be present.

-          Card may have writing (including autographs). Print colors may have faded completely in spots

Edges                        - Card front and back may be completely unattached (two separate sheets of cardboard) or may be severely frayed

Corner Curl  - Corners may be severely curled or torn with permanent creasing/cracking (< 2 corners)

Creases         - Card may be permanently creased with cracked print/ink. Card can be completely folded

Price Tag / Card Surface Tear - Large tears (over 1 inch) due to price tag or other removal may be present

Blister Bubble - May be completely brown/dark yellow. Bubble may be cloudy or opaque totally or in part. Large cracks (larger than 2 inches) may be present. Bubble may be detached from card to the point which the figure may have been removed. Major crushing or other bubble damage may be present

 

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