78 rpm - Rare HMV World War I recording - Actual Gas Shell Bombardment - 78rpm
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Sep 2, 2014 Sold Date
Aug 26, 2014 Start Date
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A rare historical recording of the Royal Garrison Artillery GAS SHELL BOMBARDMENT 12-inch, one-sided 78rpm .. HMV 09308 - (British HMV) "Actual Record Taken On The Front Line - France near Lille - Nov. 1918" This is the only recording ever made of an actual engagement during World War I .. the recording of the artillery battle was made in a ruined farmhouse outside Lille, France, not far from the Belgian border. . a unique piece of history.. The record was never issued in the U.S. Two label variations exist for this rare record; one listing Nov.1918 as the date, the other as Oct.1918 .. the actual date of the recording was October 9, 1918 .. just a month before the end of the war.. The blank reverse has the "His Master's Voice" logo impressed (see photo) Record is in E .. Excellent condition. A very nice copy of this rarity. Media Mail is $7.00, and not any lesser amount that may erroneously appear within this listing. Postage extra outside U.S., to be invoiced for winner. . Europe is $27.00 Winner PLEASE wait for my invoice before paying, to allow proper postage to be applied. .. see my other Jazz, Personality and Historical records currently offered ..


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