WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN - CROSS OF GOLD -- RARE GENNETTE
  $   199

 


$ 199 Sold For
May 1, 2008 Sold Date
Apr 21, 2008 Start Date
1 Number Of Bids
  USA Country Of Seller
eBay Sold at
 
save auction  

Description

Offered here is Gennette 11524 the rarest, by far, of all Bryan's records, some of which are quite common. Bryan’s famous “Cross of Gold” speech was first delivered at the 1896 Democratic National Convention and quickly  became the most famous political speech of its era. Bryan often delivered it on lecture tours. This 1921 recording was made toward the end of his life and is the only recording of Bryan delivering this address. Condition: VG with a few sounding scratches and moderate surface noise. I am grading this record conservatively and there is no doubt that is was played many times (ex-library copy). Nevertheless, played with a 2.0 mil stylus, Bryan’s voice comes through with clarity and electrifying effect. This record is far from a wreck and plays surprisingly well. A perfect copy of this record appeared on Ebay several years aago and sold for $1000.00. This copy will be a great addition to any collection of historic American speech recordings. I will contact the winning bidder to make shipping arrangements. Shipping insurance is required.


I have been collecting records for 40 years and over the years I have shipped records worldwide many times without breakage. You may be assured that your record will be very carefully and securely packaged for shipment.


price rating