Superb 1908 Edison Records American Selections Catalog Gold-Moulded Cylinders

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Superb 1908 Edison Records American Selections Catalog Gold-Moulded Cylinders:
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This piece of ephemera is in Beautiful & Excellent AntiqueCondition - a superb preservation for a fragile pocket booklet of this age.

Interior Pages & Centerfold: Excellent. Complete at 56 pages. The inner text block is remarkably clean, white, crisp, and completely free of handwritten ink or pencil markings, torn corners, or clipped coupons.
Front & Back Covers: Excellent. The iconic blue shield cover remains bright and crisp with strong typography and minimal handling wear along the corners.
Binding: Original staple binding is firm, secure, and holds the text block tightly in place with no loose pages.

Date of Issue: August 1908

Form Number: Form No. 1400

Page Count: 56 pages

Dimensions: 3-1/2\" x 6-1/8\"

Subject: Edison 2-Minute Gold Moulded Cylinder Records (American Selections)

Peak of the 2-Minute Wax Cylinder: By 1908, Edison’s National Phonograph Co. was at the absolute height of production for its standard 2-minute gold-moulded wax cylinders. This catalog captures the acoustic era right before the introduction of the 4-minute Amberol wax cylinders later that same year, making it a definitive mid-era directory.

The Iconic Slogan: The cover features the legendary \"Echo All Over the World\" graphic artwork with Thomas Edison\'s portrait.

The 1908 Presidential Campaign Cylinders: Page 56 showcases a highly collectible section titled \"Records by William Jennings Bryan.\" This lists the exact political speech cylinders recorded by Bryan during his famous 1908 Democratic presidential run against William Howard Taft. Because cylinders like \"An Ideal Republic,\" \"Guaranty of Bank Deposits,\" and \"Imperialism\" were ephemeral campaign materials, catalogs highlighting them are deeply prized by both phonograph historians and political Americana collectors.

Early Audio Specialties: Pages 14 and 15 reveal a fascinating look at the varied genres of turn-of-the-century entertainment. It highlights specialized instrumentation of the era, including Accordion Solos by John Kimmble, unique Bagpipe Selections by James C. McAuliffe, and virtuoso ragtime Banjo Solos by Vess L. Ossman (the \"Banjo King\").

The Star-Studded Popular Roster: Pages 28, 29, 38, and 39 showcase the definitive pop culture of Tin Pan Alley. The catalog boasts dedicated sections for international comedy superstar Harry Lauder alongside definitive Edison staples like Ada Jones, Billy Murray, and Collins & Harlan, offering a complete window into peak 2-minute gold-moulded wax cylinder production just prior to the rollout of 4-minute technology.

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Superb 1908 Edison Records American Selections Catalog Gold-Moulded Cylinders: $39.99

Superb 1908 Edison Records American Selections Catalog Gold-Moulded Cylinders:
$39.99