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Lot 2067:
Description
This specialized four-volume book lot delves into the fascinating history of early acoustic recording and cinema sound development from the turn of the 20th century. Written for the serious audiophile or audio historian, the collection includes foundational reference titles: From Tin Foil to Stereo (Howard W. Sams & Co., 1st Printing, 1959), a comprehensive look at the evolution of the phonograph; Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry 1890–1919 by Tim Brooks (University of Illinois Press, 2004); The Birth of the Talkies: From Edison to Jolson by Harry M. Geduld (Indiana University Press, 1975); and the niche discographical guide The Gramophone Co.: Acoustic Recordings in Scandinavia and for the Scandinavian Market by Karleric Liliedahl (Finnish Institute of Recorded Sound, 1977). These hardcovers feature paper dust jackets or cloth boards typical of mid-to-late 20th-century historical publications. The books are in good, vintage condition, displaying light shelf wear, minor scuffing, and edge crinkling on the dust jackets, with clean interior pages and tight bindings. Stacked together, the lot measures approximately H 6.25″, W 10.25″, D 7.75″. See photos for condition.
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