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FS: Piano Rolls from the Denerson Collection
By Richard Ingram

For sale in Southern California (92345): 5,000+ rolls from the
Denerson Collection. The late Bob Denerson wrote big words on the
rolls so people could see them without being close to the piano.

All the rolls are in regular size boxes, and most have hand written
titles on QRS labels. Some larger rolls (XP) have been cut down and
separated into single tune rolls. There is also some XP rolls that
are untouched. Most (if not all) of the newer QRS rolls are in
"like new" condition.

I remember Bob ordering a copy of every title that QRS made that he
did not have already. I also helped him expand his collection (from
5,000 rolls when we met to 8,500 when he passed away), as he did not
do the Internet. I purchased large lots of rolls that he financed,
and he picked out the rolls he wanted, and I got the rest.

I have all 130+ cartons filled with 40 rolls each. If I sell a roll,
I need to take a new photo and update my photo link. My time is
valuable, so picking out rolls from cartons stacked 6 high will cost
as follows:

For orders of 50+ rolls of like new XP or multi tune rolls, $5 each.
Regular single tune rolls $4 each (that includes Aeolian, Melodee,
Play-Rite, Masertouch, and Klavier), and all QRS "red box" and newer.

Cut (from XP rolls) single tune rolls $4 each. (Most of the cut rolls
are in new boxes with QRS flanges, tubes, and leaders). All others
(older original rolls and boxes) are $3 each. For orders of 49 or less
rolls, $4 each except uncut XP rolls are $5 each. All rolls plus
Media Mail Postage.

Photo link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eHePKSVfGHAQff6k8 

Rich Ingram
Hesperia, California
rollguyrich@yahoo.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]

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P.S.: I acquired an Edison Amberola cylinder phonograph, model VI, and
it needs a replacement gear. Does anyone know where one can be found?
Thanks in advance, Rich

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