Howdy Folks! Many of you might remember that, from 1988 until 2013,
I ran "Dan's Piano Roll Auctions" in order to make available the many
rolls of my late uncle, Si Riman. Beginning in 1992, I added and sold
many rolls from the collection of the late John Gourley. Some might
remember him, along with Larry Givens, as being the producers of the
"Green Box" MelODee rolls in the 1960s. Some of the rolls in these
boxes are marked "master made". These were some of the rolls that were
used to make those MelODee rolls.
I have just finished cataloguing all the rolls I still have. There are
about 3,500 rolls including some various reproducing and medley rolls.
A little less than half no longer have their original boxes.
I have put all the rolls in numbered lots. Every roll was checked from
beginning to end on a hand roller. I eliminated any rolls too damaged
or brittle to be played, unless very rare. There is no particular
reason for any rolls to be in each box other than making it easier to
find them.
I am offering each box (approximately 40 rolls per box, 70 for rolls
without boxes) as lots, and will entertain any reasonable offer per
box. I don't have the time (or energy) to hunt for individual rolls.
I would also consider an offer for the entire collection. To view the
rolls, go to https://pumachemical.com/pianorolls/
Dan Inglima
Marble, North Carolina
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