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Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:07 am**

Hi ! I often read the above mentioned abbreviations with reference to HMV gramophones. Will anyone please tell me what do they mean? Thanks
Sheraz

Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:17 am**

These not-so-obvious acronyms stand for PA(B)O: Portable version A (or B) in Oak. There is a subsequent PBC: Portable B in Cloth. PCO I don't recognize.

Posted: **Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:30 am**

CarlosV wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:17 am These not-so-obvious acronyms stand for PA(B)O: Portable version A (or B) in Oak. There is a subsequent PBC: Portable B in Cloth. PCO I don't recognize.

Hi Carlos ! Thank you for educating me.
Best regards
Sheraz

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