Hello All
Due to the importance of sharing this information with the collecting community
(and after a search of the United States Copyright Office!), I am happy to
announce that I am offering, in a new and very readable format, the Clarence
Ferguson interview taped and transcribed y Leo Kimmet in 1968, where he
conducts a lengthy conversation Ferguson that is full of vital and fascinating
inside information. Ferguson was employed in the Edison phonograph factory
since 1907 and eventually became an Edison Phonograph dealer, who had new old
stock to sell in both parts and records up until the 1950s/60s. He was known
as the 'last Edison dealer',
Some of you may remember the booklet, entitled "The Edison Phonograph Company
and Related Opinions of Clarence Ferguson'. It was published in a limited
number in 1972. Chapters include 'Records and Recording', 'Phonograph
Repairing', 'The Edison Plant', 'Phonograph Parts', 'Recording Artists' and
'Miscellaneous Information'. You won't believe what happened to a lot of new
phonographs and record moulds when the plant was closed...And what happened to
all the master cylinder moulds in the early 1930s at Babson
Brothers...
The new edition is printed in 8-1/2" x 11" format, with glossy cover, with the
addition of a photo of Clarence, a photo Leo Kimmet, and the reproduction of
Clarence's stamp with picture of an Edison phonograph with Edison's face inside
the horn and Clarence's address above. As a special bonus, I have acquired a
number of the original cylinder box labels that Clarence had printed up and
which he would apply to original Edison Blue Amberol boxes. One of Clarence's
original labels will be included with each book sold. There are a limited
number of 100 labels available, so if you are interested please order soon.
The price is $12.50 including Media Mail shipping in the US. International
rates will be higher. Pament can be made by Paypal or by check. Please feel
free to ask questions.
Thanks
John Robles
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