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This article is from the Antique Radios And Phonographs FAQ, by Hank van Cleef vancleef@netcom with numerous contributions by others.

27 I just found an Edison cylinder player. Where can I find out about how it works?

There is one authority on Edison players, both cylinder
and the Diamond Disc (DD) type. His name is George
Frow. He wrote two books which define the field.
The book on cylinder phonographs is just about to be
republished in a new edition called "Edison Cylinder
Phonograph Companion, 1877-1929." Available from
several sources, but I have a listing from Koenigsberg
listed above. The book is very complete, but its pictures
are very dark and detract from the excellent material.
The second book covers Edison Diamond Disc machines.
"Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs, 1912-1929." Frow
covers all models, including some which may have never
been made! His research comes from the Edison historical
site in Orange, NJ. Source: write Frow himself at
George Frow, "Salterns" Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, Kent,
TN13 3SH England. He airmails the book, with no delay.
Check for current price. He took my personal check.
Also available from Koenigsberg listed above.

 

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