NM- ANGEL 3515 GROUPE DES SIX HONEGGER MILHAUD POULNEC DUREY COCTEAU BOX ART 54
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NM- ANGEL 3515 GROUPE DES SIX HONEGGER MILHAUD POULNEC DUREY COCTEAU US-1954 BOX SET
** JEAN COCTEAU ART COVER **
1N Stampers / 2xLP Box Set / Orig UK Pressing / Angel Red Label / 8 Page Program Notes & Photos
Set was stored in original outer bag until 6/11/18. I removed only for visual inspection and photos. LE GROUPE DES SIX : GEORGES AURIC / LOUIS DUREY / ARTHUR HONNEGER / DARIUS MILHAUD / FRANCIS POULENC / GERMAINE TAILLEFERRE
Spoken Introduction by Jean Cocteau. Recorded November 1953, following a live anniversary concert devoted to the music of Les Six. The Album is "devoted to their music and recorded in their honor". A1 Presentation By Jean Cocteau A2 Germaine Tailleferre - Ouverture A3 Arthur Honegger- Prelude, Fugue, Postlude B1 Francis Poulenc- Secheresses (Poems Of Edward James) B2 Francis Poulenc- Sauterelles B3 Francis Poulenc- Le Village Abandonne B4 Francis Poulenc- Le Faux Avenir B5 Francis Poulenc- Le Squelette De La Mer B6 Louis Durey - Le Printemps Au Fond De La Mer (Poem Of Cocteau) C1 Georges Auric - Phedre, Symphonic Suite D1 Darius Milhaud - Symphony No. 2
Record Grading:? Sides 1-4: NM+ Records Have Never Been Played. LPs removed only to capture photos and perform visual inspection. Note that there is separated seam with one of the inner sleeves. This is not due to a tear, but apparently from aging of adhesive. 1N/1N/1N/1N Stampers.
Jacket Grading: EX+ This is the only copy of this box set, so I am not sure if the blemishes noted here are inherent to all copies. Box is in BEAUTIFUL condition but there are a few small dark "smudges" on the front of box. I'm not able to tell if any of the art/drawings are original. There is small pencil writing in bottom left corner. Not sure if this from the original retailer or if the art is original and numbered. Regardless, I have provided 12 close-up high resolution photos so that you can review in detail. If you have additional information, I would welcome any feedback. Box edges are straight and strong. Corners and sharp. There are no splits. Includes all original inserts, program notes, and Angel poly-lined inner sleeves.
Overall Grading: NM- Very rare set in fantastic condition. INCREDIBLE Cocteau cover. Both LPs appear to be unplayed. Blemishes in box/jacket grading may be smudging of original pencil art. Hate to see this one go.
Shipping Policy:
All LPs are secured with bubble-wrap and carefully placed in proper mailers with specialized cardboard inserts for reinforcement. LPs will be shipped in their inner sleeve, stored outside of the record jacket to avoid damage in transit. Box sets are mailed with the LPs remaining inside, after placing thin sheets of packing paper or bubble-wrap inside to further reduce movement of contents.
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3. I sell items that are out of print or considered collectible. Refunds can only be requested if items are not as described. Buyer's remorse is not covered.
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5. Refunds will NOT be given for defects inherent to the pressing methods of the era in which the record was produced. For example, smaller, "budget" labels from the early 1950s usually have some surface noise during quiet passages. Full refunds WILL be issued if, during the inspection process, I missed scratches or damage that can be seen and felt.
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