Allen Koenigsberg's
Resources For Collectors
Several collectors in the field of recorded sound have asked me to make a listing of books, catalogs, manuals, discographies, etc. I hope you will find this useful! For ordering information, see the bottom of this page for contact information. Mention WAMS when you order and I'll send you some free 78 rpm needles!
Allen Koenigsberg
- Note the Notes: Columbia Disc Record Labels, 1901-1958
- by Sherman & Nauck
64 pages, Color
$15.95.
- Edison, Tesla, & the Electric Chair
- by Th. Metzger
Flexible Covers, 6" by 9", illustrated, 192 pages
$15.00
- The Thomas A. Edison Album
- By L. A. Frost
174 Pages, many photos, Soft Cover
$25.95
- EMI: Since Records Began (1897)
- By Peter Martland
359 Pages
$39.95
- The Phonograph and How to Use It
- Published By Edison
Facsimile of original 1900 edition, illustrated, 182 pages, Hard Cover
$35.95
- The Talking Machine: An Illustrated Compendium
- By Fabrizio & Paul
550 color photos, detailed historical chapters
$69.95
- Collecting Nipper Memorabilia
- By Ruth Edge & Len Petts
Over 1000 Pages, w/ 2000 photos
$41.95
- Billy Murray: A Bio-discography
- By Hoffmann, Riggs & Carty
544 Pages, life and all records
$75.00
- The Complete Talking Machine, new ed.
- By Eric Reiss
700 photos, repair/restore
$29.95
- Columbia Disc Phonograph Companion, 1899-1929
- By R. Baumbach
248 Pages, photos, Hard Cover
$29.95
- Edison Cylinder Phonograph Companion, 1877-1929
- By G. Frow
400 Pages, Hard Cover
$39.95
- Juke Boxes, 1889-1993
- By Frank Adams
184 Pages, color, many unusual cylinder & disc models
$24.95
- Berliner Gramophone Records, 1892-1900
- By Paul Charosh
334 Pages, all US artists, dates, titles
$79.00
- From Tinfoil to Stereo, 1877-1929, New Edition
- By Welch & Burt
254 Pages, illustrated, Hard Cover cover
$39.95
- Look for the Dog (A Victor Guide Book), 5th Edition
- R. Baumbach
320 Pages, Soft Cover
$20.95
- Phono-Graphics: Talking Machine Paraphernalia
- By A. Schwartzman
full color, 120 Pages
$17.95
- Directory of American Disc Records & Manufacturers, 1891-1943
- By A. Sutton
312 Pages, Hard Cover
$70.00
- Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 1857-1970
- Edited By Guy Marco
7" By 10", articles on all kinds of records, machines, companies, and artists
$126.00
- The Complete Entertainment Discography, 1897-1942
- By Rust & Debus
artists on discs & cylinders, 798 Pages
$125.00
- The Patent History of the Phonograph, 1877-1912
- By Allen Koenigsberg
with 2,118 patents and 1,013 inventors, intro By Ray Wile, illustrated
$54.95
- Menlo Park Reminiscences
- By Francis Jehl
Vol. 1, Soft Cover
$15.95
- The Papers of Thomas A. Edison
- Edited By Reese Jenkins
Vol. I - 776 Pages
$67.00
- The Papers of Thomas A. Edison
- Edited By Reese Jenkins
Vol. 2 - to 1876, 892 Pages
$75.00
- The Papers of Thomas A. Edison
- Edited By Reese Jenkins
Vol. 3 - to 1877, 752 Pages
$69.00
- Edison Cylinder Records, 1889-1912,
With an Illustrated History of the Phonograph
- By Allen Koenigsberg
covers over 10,000 wax cylinders, 2" & 5", 2-minute & 4-minute, brown and black wax
$54.95
- The Illustrated History of the Phonograph
- By Daniel Marty
10" by 12", full color, 4 lbs., (out-of-print)
$96.00
- The Incredible Music Machine: 100 Glorious Years
- By Lowell, Miller & Petts
Color, 288 Pages
$44.00
- Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs, 1912-1929
- By G. Frow
History & photos, 300 Pages
$36.95
- George M. Cohan: The Man Who Owned Broadway
- By John McCabe
photos, index, 308 Pages
$13.95
- Edison Blue Amberol Recordings, 1912-1914
- By Ron Dethlefson
2nd Edition, 212 Pages, Soft Cover
$29.95
- Picture the Songs: 19th Century American Sheet Music
- By Lester Levy
History, color, 214 Pages, Hard Cover
$29.95
- The American Record Label Book
- By Brian Rust
Illustrated labels & history, 336 Pages
$67.00
- The Victor Talking Machine Co. Discography, Vol. 2 (1903-1908)
- By Fagan & Moran
704 Pages
$115.00
- John McCormack Discography, 1904-1942
- By Johnston
Soft Cover
$9.95
- The First (1890) Edison NA Phonograph Convention
- With Intro By Ray Wile
261 Pages, Soft Cover
$15.95
- The Edison Phonograph Monthly
- Bound in red and gold Hard Cover covers.
Re-issued trade magazine, 14 volumes from 1903 through 1914
$27.95 ea.
All prices include US Book Rate shipping. For overseas shipping By sea, please add 10%. Airmail is expensive, so please inquire.
Thank you for your interest. New books coming - call or e-mail for details!
- Allen Koenigsberg
502 E. 17th St.
Brooklyn NY 11226
718-941-6835: Voice
718-941-1408: Fax
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