"Beethoven: The Sonatas for Vioin and Piano" LP

Please read the entire listing including my LP "condition notes" section prior to e-mailing with questions. This RARE boxed-set from Decca features authentic penned autographs from both Joseph Fuchs (violin) and Artur Balsam (piano) on the inner box-cover. As stated within the cover itself: "This is set #2191 of a Limited "Autograph" Edition of 2500 copies!

ARTIST: Joseph Fuchs, violin; Artur Balsam, piano

TITLE: "Beethoven: The Sonatas for Vioin and Piano" (Decca "Gold Label Series" Records / DX-150). Includes complete scores for the Individual Sonatas (50-page score booklet remains in Excellent condition).

RECORD CONDITION (Side 1 / Side 2): Excellent overall (VG++). All records remain in excellent condition with bright gloss and appear minimally played and well-cared for!

BOX CONDITION: Good overall. Inner box-lid (top, where signatures appear) remains very clean and displays wonderfully! The tape-hinge which originally attached the box-top to the bottom has been cut (top lifts-off and is no longer attached). Box top has some cracks at corners and a small tear along the top-edge; box-bottom remains solid. wooden dowel with attached record-sleeves remains firmly connected within the box itself. All inner record sleeves are in great shape.

• sonata No. 1 in D major, op. 12, No. 1
• sonata No. 2 in A major, op. 12, No. 2
• sonata No. 3 in E flat major, op. 12, No. 3
• sonata No. 4 in A minor, op. 23
• sonata No. 5 in F major, op. 24 "Spring"
• sonata No. 6 in A major, op. 30, No. 1
• sonata No. 7 in C minor, op. 30, No. 2
• sonata No. 8 in G major, op. 30, No. 3
• sonata No. 9 in A major, op. 47 "Kreutzer"
• sonata No. 10 in G major, op. 96

CONDITION NOTES:
Records are graded on Visual Inspection unless otherwise noted.

• M = MINT - Factory sealed.
• NM = NEAR MINT - Closest an "opened" record can come to perfect. Appearance of a new record but not factory sealed and presumed to have been very minimally played. No visible scratches, buffs or marks.
• VG++ = SUPERB - Played several times, but should perform close to new. One or two minor surface flaws which should not effect play.
• VG+ = EXCELLENT - May have scuff marks and some light signs of previous wear but will still play well throughout with only "barely detectable" crackles or pops. A slight noise at the begining is allowable, but the remainder must be nearly flawless. Definitely no scratches or gouges that a touch with a dry finger can feel.
• VG = VERY GOOD - Record shows light marks and visual wear which may crackle, pop or make other annoying noises, but only occasionally, never continuously, and not more loudly than the music being listened to. Any extraneous noise should be minimal and should not detract from enjoyment of the record.
• G = GOOD - May have continuous low level crackles, pops, etc... but not so loud as to make the music completely unlistenable or unenjoyable to the casual listener. Might also have "nasty little scratch" causing popping on one or two more songs, with the rest of record playing fine. The record should not skip or repeat.
• OTHER - Any lower (sub-standard) conditions will generally not be listed for sale unless the record is extremely rare or collectible! If a record of this sort is listed at E-Bay condition will be described in detail.

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