Geraldine FARRAR: Caro mio ben (Tommaso Giordani) Gram Concert GC-53430 EX+
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Description
10" black & gold "angel" Gramophone Concert Record (Berlin)
G.C.-53430
Geraldine Farrar, Soprano
Caro mio ben (Tommaso Giordani, 1785)
Cut, Berlin, 27 September 1905, (mx 3801 h)
with orchestra
No regular Victor issue save as private subscription IRCC 215.
Thick, raised-rim Hanover pressing
with embossed "Angel" back
"Farrar's G&T discs are undoubtedly her finest recordings. Despite the
limitations of acoustic recordings, these discs covey the force of Farrar's
magnetic personality which was to be a hallmark of her persona
throughout her professional career." - Ward Marston
A SUPER copy, with only a few, faint Light Grey Traces. Reproduction is EXCELLENT, with only a slight, momentary "edge" to a few forte passages.
Conservative Grade: "2" VERY FINE Copy
I have been a dealer in rare 78rpm discs since 1992, and offer only records in TOP Condition - no deep scratches, stressed grooves, or significant defects.
My grading standards are identical to those of Lawrence F. Holdridge, (the late) Milt Weiss, Norbeck Peters & Ford, and other well-known USA dealers.
GRADING
1-2 TOP Condition - no visible wear or significant defects
2 VERY FINE COPY - only a few light non-sounding (NS) rubs or marks, or light-sounding thumps or light swish due to inherent pressing defects.
2-3 FINE COPY - a few more light ns rubs, marks, or blemishes.
3 VERY GOOD COPY - light gray traces (LGT), usually inaudible, and possibly other superficial, ns flaws
3-4 GOOD COPY - discs in this category have slightly more audible sonic wear from minor gray traces (MGT) usually on fortissimo passages, and possibly other sounding defects, such as ticks from small scratches (SS) or needle digs (ND).
All USA shipments sent via USPS Media Mail w. Delivery Confirmation.
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