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Phonograph Records And Books Auction – ONLINE ONLY

Donley Auctions, Union · 29 Jul 2026

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Started
Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 10:00 am (CT)
Location
8512 South Union Road, Illinois, 60 180
Sale format
Online Only
Bidding platform
BidSpirit
Lots
611
Auction house
Donley Auctions

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About this sale

This sale offered 611 lots, listed under Antiques & Furniture and Comics & Books. It closed on Wednesday 29 July 2026. Donley Auctions has 4 other upcoming sales on Auction Eagle.

Highlights from this sale

A selection of lots from the catalog.

The auction house’s description

This premier event brings together a breathtaking lifetime selection of rare audio treasures, headlined by the esteemed Allen Koenigsberg collection.

Bidders will discover an unparalleled array of early audio history, featuring exceptionally rare Pink Lambert Concert cylinder records, legendary Edison Blue Amberol recordings, and historic Columbia grand records. The auction showcases meticulously preserved vintage phonographs, classic gramophones, and intricate musical boxes. 
The auction also features features a robust selection of essential reference materials, spanning authoritative guides on phonographs, gramophones, and the storied careers of industry legends. From definitive illustrated histories of Victor talking machines to rare, limited-edition manuals detailing the mechanical restoration of early apparatus, these volumes offer unparalleled insight into the dawn of the recorded sound age. Beyond the reference library, the auction highlights items that illuminate the broader tapestry of American musical heritage, including specialized literature on ragtime and the socioeconomic shifts that accompanied the rise of home entertainment.

Catalog Lots (611)

611 lots in Phonograph Records And Books Auction – ONLINE ONLY.

  1. Lot 1000 Edison Brown Wax Cylinder Record Edison Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  2. Lot 1001 Brown Wax Cylinder Record Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  3. Lot 1002 Brown Wax Cylinder Record Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  4. Lot 1003 Brown Wax Cylinder Record - Piano Brown Wax Cylinder Record - Piano $100 - $1,000
  5. Lot 1004 North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  6. Lot 1005 North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  7. Lot 1006 Brown Wax Cylinder Record Gilmore's Band Brown Wax Cylinder Record Gilmore's Band $100 - $1,000
  8. Lot 1007 North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  9. Lot 1008 North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record North American Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  10. Lot 1009 Edison Cylinder Record #600 Joseph Natus Edison Cylinder Record #600 Joseph Natus $100 - $1,000
  11. Lot 1010 Columbia 1898 Wax Cylinder Record Columbia 1898 Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000
  12. Lot 1011 Brown Wax Cylinder Record Brown Wax Cylinder Record $100 - $1,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was the Phonograph Records And Books Auction – ONLINE ONLY?

Phonograph Records And Books Auction – ONLINE ONLY was held on Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 10:00 am (CT) in Union, Illinois by Donley Auctions.

Is this auction online or in person?

This is an online-only auction, so you bid through the live catalog.

How do I bid or view the catalog?

View the full catalog and register to bid on the live catalog at https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/donleyauctions/75212/1?lang=en&from=AHawk.