Vintage 78rpm Gramophone Album Columbia Holder Containing 12 Vintage Shellac Discs

Offered here is an original Columbia 78rpm Gramophone Album Collection, containing 12 vintage shellac discs housed in the original Columbia album binder with paper sleeves. The set features a rich variety of classical, orchestral, operatic, and spoken-word recordings issued on prestigious labels including His Master’s Voice (HMV), Decca, and Columbia. Highlights include performances by Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Beniamino Gigli, Marian Anderson, and Yehudi Menuhin, along with works by Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven, Bartók, Mendelssohn, and Puccini. Each record reflects the artistry and recording heritage of the early-to-mid 20th century — a time when music was etched in shellac and played on true gramophones. Overall, this is an evocative and collectible vintage set, ideal for display, historical appreciation, or restoration. Estimated individual values range from R30 to R800, with the full album offering a beautiful snapshot of pre-LP era sound culture.