Sold Date: February 20, 2017
Start Date: February 13, 2017
Final Price: $22.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 8
Seller Feedback: 1662
Buyer Feedback: 3

176. VINTAGE 12-INCH 78 RPM RECORD ~ VICTOR 35718

ARTIST/GROUP:  WARREN G. HARDING, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

TITLE(S):  ADDRESS AT HOBOKEN MAY 23, 1921/ADDRESS AT WASHINGTON DC NOV. 12, 1921

DESCRIPTION:  SPEECH OR SPOKEN ADDRESS

GRADE:  EXCELLENT TO EXCELLENT MINUS (E TO E-)

CONDITION NOTES:  Record labels are bright and crisp with light spindle and label edge wear, and small scratches on Harding image side B label.  Both sides have just a few light scuffs and scratches.  This record plays with wonderful fidelity, volume, and light surface noise.  This item has no visible cracks, chips, warps, etc.

***No worries about packing…I pack for shipment like the pros…record 

secured between cardboard squares in large box with plenty of padding.

US and Canadian bidders only, please.  Payment is expected via PAYPAL within 3 days of closing of auction.  Shipping rates are estimated…any overages greater than 30¢ will be refunded directly to the buyer’s account.  In the case of multiple wins, shipping rates will be discounted – an invoice will be sent to you.  Returns are accepted…buyer pays return shipping.

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE OTHER ITEMS THAT I AM OFFERING…MANY THANKS J

GRADING IS CONSERVATIVE USING THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM:

N (78). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E  (78). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78). Still shiny but without the luster of a new record, a few light scratches and scuffs.

V+ (78).  An average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.

V (78). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.