$59.00
1 in stock
“The Fate of Talmadea Osborne” is an original Edison Blue Amberol 5000‑Series cylinder (#5369) performed by E.V. Stoneman, one of the most recognized voices in Edison’s late‑era ballad catalog. This title represents the dramatic, story‑driven style that made Stoneman’s recordings especially collectible among enthusiasts of early American narrative music.
The song delivers a tragic, emotionally charged storyline, typical of the period’s ballad tradition, with Stoneman’s clear vocal phrasing and expressive delivery bringing the narrative to life. As a 5000‑Series Blue Amberol, this cylinder comes from Edison’s later production years, known for lower surviving quantities and improved celluloid durability.
The cylinder shows good, age‑appropriate condition, with a stable core and clean celluloid surface suitable for display or careful playback on compatible Edison Amberol machines. It includes its original storage tube, an important preservation detail for collectors.
This title is especially desirable for collectors of:
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