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The Fabulous Phonograph, 1877-1977

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History of the phonograph in text and photographs covering the technology advances and the business enterprises that promoted phonographs and sound recording.

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Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 789.9 — Arts & recreation Music Musical Composers Non Western Classical music
LCC: ML1055 .G4 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Instruments and instrumental music

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Languages: English, French
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 3
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Published: 1977
Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 789.9
LCC: ML1055 .G4

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