Vintage Player Piano Roll Collection – Lot of 24
Up for auction/sale is a diverse collection of 24 vintage 88-note player piano rolls. This lot features a great mix of brands, genres, and styles from the golden age of player pianos.
Collection Highlights:
QRS Autograph & Word Rolls: Includes the classic "I Want to Go Back to Michigan (Down on the Farm)," "In Shadowland," and "Bye-Lo."
U.S. Player Rolls: Features "Blaze Away" (March/Two-Step) and "The Police Patrol."
Variety of Genres: Includes Marches (Sousa’s "Stars and Stripes Forever"), Cowboy Songs ("The Last Round-Up," "Home on the Range"), and Sacred Music ("The Old Rugged Cross").
Rare Brands: Includes Imperial Songrecord, Melodee, Ideal, and International.
Condition Report:
These are authentic vintage items. Boxes show typical shelf wear, scuffing, and some partial labeling consistent with age.
Paper: Most rolls appear to be in good, playable condition.
Note: A few rolls (such as "Blaze Away") show some foxing/staining on the leader paper, and "In Shadowland" has some tearing on the lead edge.
Box Ends: Most boxes have original end labels intact, making them excellent for display.
Sold as-is. Please see photos for a complete list of titles and detailed condition of the boxes.