Timothy Fabrizio THE TALKING MACHINE Illustrated Compendium 1877-1929 Phonograph

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The Talking Machine: An Illustrated Compendium 1877-1929 (Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide) FIRST EDITION Hardcover – April 17, 1997

authors  Timothy C. Fabrizio, George Paul

People are looking for antiques that can speak to them of an era gone by. At least, that might explain why antique talking machines are among today's hottest collectibles. Names like "Edison" and "Victor" call to mind an era of polished wood, brightly painted morning glory horns, and fascinating machinery. This thorough compendium contains 550 color photographs showing an incredible variety of external-horn as well as internal-horn talking machines. The authoritative text and up-to-date value guide complement a wealth of visuals, providing a veritable library. Authors Fabrizio and Paul lend over fifty years of combined experience in the field to make The Talking Machine, An Illustrated Compendium 1877-1929 the most accurate and complete work on antique talking machines for the novice or advanced collector. 1997 First Edition hard cover, 255 pages, 550 color photos, includes value guide for colletable machines

Antique talking machines are among today’s hottest collectibles. Names like “Edison” and “Victrola” call to mind an era of polished wood, brightly-painted morning glory horns, and fascinating machinery. This revised and expanded second edition of The Talking Machine contains over 525 color photographs showing an incredible variety models, and including over 30 never before published photos. The authoritative text and up-to-date values complement the wealth of visuals, making this book a veritable library of information in one volume!

Picture the small "Madame Hendron" doll of 1922 with six celluloid cylinders of nursery rhymes that it played, the compact "Dixiephone," or the large horned mechanisms with cranks in beautiful oak cases with "Edison" and "Victor" boldly decaled, and you will know what this book is about. This is the latest in Schiffer's line of quality works aimed at the antique collector or enthusiast, whether experienced or novice. It focuses on the now scarce and valuable early music devices, which played either wax or disc. The authors, both long-term collectors and restorers, have put together an amazing example of the varieties in these devices, contacting collectors all over America to obtain pictures of 500 machines and accouterments. Also included are up-to-date prices for these hot market items.

About the Authors
Tim Fabrizio and George Paul, both of New York, lend over 60 years of combined experience in the field to make this the most accurate and complete book for the novice or advanced collector. Their books have won awards, and are universally considered the best reference tools in the antique phonograph hobby.

Publisher: Schiffer
Publication date: First Edition April 17, 1997
Language: English
Print length: 256 pages
Dimensions: 9 x 11.5 inches

Large Format Photo Book First 1997 Edition by Schiffer
 Hardcover w dust jacket 9 x 11.5 inches 256 pages w numerous full color photos. Book in new condition  - interior pristine, clean, undamaged, no stains or odor. Cloth binding clean and undamaged. Faint rubbing top edge of dust coverA crisp and clean copy. Will be shipped  in sturdy bos to prevent any damage to this valuable collectible book.