Du Pre - Favourite Cello Concertos and two other LPs: SLS 895, ASD 655, ASD 2498

	£		71
	$		94

Three Jacqueline Du Pre records - a 3 LP box set and two other LPs
Please note that I have not test-played these records, so I am unable to vouch for playback quality. But the discs all appear to be in excellent condition and should play very well indeed. But also bear in mind that these discs have probably not been exposed from their sleeves for decades and could still have accumulated ultra-fine particles or other debris - so a deep clean with the appropriate means is recommended.

1) Jacqueline du Pre - Favourite Cello Convertos 3lp box set ED1 b/w dog
HMV SLS 895 33rpm Stereo LPs with the first issue b/w dog labels2
Discs appear EX overall and possibly played only once judging by the minuscule amount of evidence of play, which presents as: a very small number of those ultra-fine hairline marks to surfaces - possibly from disc retrieval and re-insertion or even from factory handling and packing; and the feintest trace of a singular spindle trail to the labels of two discs - the remaining disc [disc 1] appear to have no trail trace whatsoever. Discs also appear very fresh and glossy with absolutely no other types of marks that I can see.
Box is sturdy with clean with a clear front, although there is some surface print wear to corners and sides, and there is a lower corner split to upper lid [see photo].

Booklet/insert is neat and crisp with no creasing to be seen.

2) Elgar Cello Concerto & Sea Pictures - Jacqueline Du Pre cello & Janet Baker contralto   ASD 655 33rpm Stereo LP, ED1 Red Semi label
Disc appears in excellent (EX) condition with very light signs of play: high gloss surface with only a small number of those ultra-fine hairline marks to surfaces - possibly from disc retrieval and re-insertion - while the label on side two has a modest amount of spindle trail; label on side 1 appears to have no hint of any trail.
Sleeve is in an overall Very Good condition (VG) with neat corners and a mildly thumbed opening edge; some very light laminate creases towards upper edge - probably the most significant flaw are the marker-pen initials over 'ELGAR' to upper left corner of back of sleeve [see photo].

3) Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor & Sain-Seans Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor - Jacqueline Du Pre cello & Daniel Barenboim conducting the New Philharmonia Orchestra
ASD 2498 33rpm Stereo LP, ED3 coloured 'Nipper' in posage stamp label
Disc appears in excellent (EX) condition with very-very light signs of play. High gloss surfaces with each side having a couple of very light or feint surface marks - definitely not feelable, deep, or likely to sound - and a small number of those ultra-fine hairline marks, which are probably from disc retrieval and re-insertion;  label on side 1 has a feint spindle trail, suggesting side two was played a possible one or two plays only; while label on side 2 appears to have no hint of any trail.
Sleeve is in an overall very good condition (VG) with neat corners and sharp, unthumbed opening edge, hich also has some light age-toning; light creases towards spine area as well as a small number of much smaller ones elsewhere - probably the most significant flaw is the hole punched through the back of the sleeve [see photo].

Weight in sturdy packaging: 1.5kg approx.

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