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This is a nice 7 inch American Record Company (Indian Record) recording by Collins and Harlan from 1905. This record is remarkably clear for such an old record. There is a scuff on the surface for a few seconds starting around 39 seconds, but the rest is nice and clear. The blue empedite really has held up well. I included images of several of the label variations for these blue records.

"Farewell Mr Abner Hemingway" by Colllins & Harlan (7 inch American Record Company) 1905

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https://youtu.be/piSnu0b_bN0

Does sound good.

American was one of the early labels to produce some double sided 10" records, several years before Victor and Columbia did.