Original leaflet - Instructions for setting up and using His Master's Voice gramophones

[Orchorsol]

This fascinating leaflet in my possession was clearly supplied with new machines. It measures about 3 ¾ x 5 inches. I've no idea whether it has been posted here before, but I thought I'd upload it. No doubt someone will give us a fairly accurate date! The little tear-off piece (if that's what it is) attached to the back is intriguing - perhaps the remains of a warranty slip or something similar?

[epigramophone]

The needles are the most accurate dating guide. The Melba and the Pianissimo were both introduced in 1905, followed by the Piano in 1907. By 1915/16 the Melba had been discontinued, so the instruction leaflet must date between 1907 and 1915.

[jamiegramo]

Very interesting, thank you for posting. Also the HMV style No. 7 shown would date this to around 1910-12. I was interested that the winding handle is referred to as a ‘crank’ I always thought of that term as American.

The tear off piece appears to be for a postcard that you could send to your local dealer for a record catalogue and the monthly supplements for that.

[Inigo]

I contribute with a PDF assembly of the generous gift by Orchorsol

Not to put my finger in nobody's eye... but someone wrote in the front page IDEAL COLUMBIA with a pencil... seems old writing..