JEANNE GAUTIER & ANDRE LEVY RAVEL VIOLIN & CELLO SUPREME FRENCH RARITY IN TOP NM
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Unbeatable copy of the impossibly rare Gautier/Levy recording of Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello from Le Chant du Monde in, I would hazard a guess, 1957-58, there is no documentation. Truly one of the most desirable of French chamber recordings from the mid 20th century.
At 9 inches, an unusual format, but that does not diminish the enormous performance this little record holds.
The lightweight letter-pressed and glazed flipback jacket is a real survivor. One tiny crease to the lower left corner, and light colour loss to the edges, it would be churlish to grade it less than Ex+. The original crispy innerbag is present and NM. The record itself is a truly incredible top NM, immaculate surfaces. I will ship in a modified lined inner. Absolutely unbeatable copy. One of my real treasures and priced accordingly. Rare in any condition, you will never find a better copy. Essential to any serious collection of French classical music.
OVERSEAS BUYERS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE WEAK POUND. STERLING AT 28 MONTH LOW.
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The purge of the collection continues.....
Check my other listings, my feedback, and bid with confidence. Any reserves and BINs are realistic. Good luck!
Regular clients will know that I keep my descriptions brief and to the point. If you are looking, I figure you will know what you are looking at. I would not presume to condescend nor would I wish to bore you to death with unnecessary hype. Used records play-checked on SME 15, SME V with VDH cart and cleaned when necessary on a Loricraft Pro II.
GRADINGS:
MINT (M): Brand new and unplayed. Perfect, no indications of being handled or played. I only use this grading if I know for sure the record has not been played.
NEAR MINT (NM): The record is virtually flawless, clean and shiny. Very minor, barely visible innerbag wear may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. Jacket is as close to perfect.
EXCELLENT (EX): Record plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs that do not interfere with the sound quality. There can possibly be a non-sounding mark or two but nothing that affects play. Record is clean and shiny. Any issues with the jacket will be minor and described.
Because I have never collected records that are a lower grade than EX, you won't be finding any for sale here.
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For one single LP: 18 GBP for the USA, the Far East and Australia, 15 GBP for Europe, 8 GBP for the UK. First Class and International Signed for trackable for mutual peace of mind.
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I ensure that my records arrive with you in the same lovely condition they leave me, carefully packed in secure professional wraps with sheet polystyrene and cardboard packing. Shipping costs reflect packaging. I do not use bits of old cardboard box or those cheap flimsy envelope style mailers.
Records are always packed out of their jackets.
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