Although it was originally advertised as victrola the sixteenth xvi, the metal identification tag used a vtla designation in the early years. The victrola book of the opera 1921 edition open library. Aug 24, 2018 the victrola book of the opera, mt150. The victrola xi was the most popular or bestselling victrola. R697 1919, special collections research center, george mason university libraries. French opera, new orleans the victrola book of the opera.
The victrola book of the opera hardcover january 1, 1919. Italijanska opera je zadrzala veliki uticaj nad zemljama njemackog govornog podrucja sve do kraja 18. Try the lc call numbers below to find books about opera. The victor talking machine company was an american record company and phonograph manufacturer headquartered in camden, new jersey. Victoria needs work on crank, may just need proper fitting, maybe a spring not sure, worked prior. Johnson, who had previously made gramophones to play emile berliner s disc records. This outstanding book is the bible for collectors of victor products, and includes detailed listings of each model, dates produced, prices, and a great deal of historical information. One is restoring your victrola s appearance see illustration for a bit of this.
The foreword to the first edition of the book 1912 notes. Book victrola book of the opera 1924 victor talking machine company hardcover. Opera book lot item details a lot of five hardcover books on opera, including the victor book of the opera 1915 with illustrated stories of notable operas, the grand opera singers of today 1912, the. This catalog is a work in progress cataloging our vast inventory is a tremendously timeconsuming process, but we are striving to create a comprehensive online catalog that is easy to use.
Legend still looms as robert johnsons centennial approaches. The victrola book of the opera by rous, samuel holland. An excellent and well written guide for the collector or enthusiast all my copies are worn to a frazzle from constant use. The victrola book of the opera stories of the operas with illustrations and descriptions of victor opera records samuel holland rous published by rca victor company, inc. The victrola book of the opera 4th revised edition from 1917, written by samuel holland rous. Library of congress and sony music team for national. Books about the phonograph and recording industry gracyk. Soprano habanera love by emma calve, by sophie braslau, contralto in french. It includes plot synopses and lists of recordings the victor. The victrola book of the opera, stories of the operas with. Some of these records go for big money individually. This book describes 120 operas that are on victrola records and has black and white graphics of the stars of these operas.
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After a series of legal wranglings between berliner, johnson and their former. For 75 cents, record buyers could learn the plots and production histories of. Prva njemacka opera je bila dafne, komponovana od strane heinricha schutza 1627. Image from page 140 of the victrola book of the opera. Victrola book of the opera bizets carmen is like a woodbird in french soprano in french by geraldinc farrar. Victor talking machine company, camden, new jersey, 1919. If you had a first edition of this book which was printed much. Stories of one hundred and twenty operas with seven hundred illustrations and descriptions of twelve hundred victor opera records 1917 as want to read. In 1919 there were nearly 200 phonograph manufacturers in the u. The victrola book of the opera victor opera records ebay. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Victrola book of the opera victrola book of the opera. The shadow dance from dinorah in the victrola book of opera. Antique 1919 victor victrola vvxa phonograph works nicely excellent condition track page views with.
The shadow dance from dinorah in the victrola book of opera 1919 p77. If you had a first edition of this book which was printed much earlier in the 1900s then the value would be greater. The victrola book of the opera samuel h rous fifth revised edition 1919 the victrola book. The edition reproduced on the national jukebox site is of the 1919 victrola book of the opera. The victrola book of the opera 4th edition 1917 ebay. The 1919 edition of the victrola book of the opera lists available recordings of several of the solo numbers, the duet, the orchestral prelude, the chorus brahma. I just was given a 1917 ed ediiton of the victrola book of the opera in like new condition.
Victrola book of the opera articles and essays national. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Mar 18, 2012 except where noted, these photos come from the victrola book of the opera, showing a wide variety of very traditional turn of the lastcentury opera looks. The victor talking machine company was an american record company and phonograph manufacturer headquartered in camden, new jersey the company was founded by engineer eldridge r.
This edition, the fifth, was published in 1919 and contains entries for 192 operas spread across 425 pages. Mar 18, 2012 except where noted, these photos come from the victrola book of the opera, showing a wide variety of very traditional turnofthelastcentury opera looks. Media in category dinorah the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. The victrola book of the opera 19 the public domain. Wakeman with rare trademark information supplied by allan sutton. The book is in somewhat rough condition, but it is 98 years old. Antique 1919 victor victrola vvxa phonograph works. And for the diehard opera buffs, theres the completely digitized victrola book of opera from 1919, which includes synopses of over a hundred operas and discographies of those works. A lot of five hardcover books on opera, including the victor book of the opera 1915 with illustrated stories of notable operas, the grand opera singers of today 1912, the victrola book of the opera two versions, 1919 and 1929 and a book of operas 1937.
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This is a 1919 softcover book victrola records published by victor talking machine company of new jersey. Jun 11, 2017 victor victrola vvviii 1919 tabletop phonograph. The victrola book of the opera rous, samuel holland, victor talking machine company on. Published by victor talking machine company, camden, new jersey 1919. There are issues with the book cover such as cracks and tears. This catalog is a work in progress cataloging our vast inventory. Library of congress and sony music team for national jukebox. The victrola book of the opera paperback january 8, 2010 by samuel holland rous author, victor talking machine company creator 1. May 11, 2011 and for the diehard opera buffs, theres the completely digitized victrola book of opera from 1919, which includes synopses of over a hundred operas and discographies of those works presented as. The victrola or victor book of the opera was an ingenious strategy to promote sales of victor label discs of opera excerpts. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Although it was originally advertised as victrola the sixteenth xvi. Jun 17, 2011 this book describes 120 operas that are on victrola records and has black and white graphics of the stars of these operas. The 1919 edition of the victrola book of the opera describes more than 110 operas, and is reproduced here as an interactive digital facsimile. The real value is the albums, each holding 10 vintage records, plus i have a few extra not in the albums. Antique talking for sale antiquarian collectible books. For 75 cents, record buyers could learn the plots and production histories of the most popular operas of the day, enjoy illustrations of favorite singers in costumes, and most importantly, have in hand a list of victor records, with catalog numbers, of excerpts from. Great lakes antique phonographs has one of the worlds largest inventories of original and reproduction phonograph parts and accessories. Victor victrola vvviii 1919 tabletop phonograph youtube. The library of congress builds the record collection of the century.
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