Edison 2M Wax Phonograph Cylinder Record Enforced Insurance of Bank Dep. -Taft For Sale

Here is a hardtoo find Edison 2-minute phonograph cylinder record #10004 Enforced Insurance of Bank Deposits by William H. Taft, candidate for US President, 1908. Thisrecord was part of a series of recordings that were the first attempts at politicalelectioneering by use of the phonograph. This was the year that Taft and William J. Bryan were running for the Presidency. These are highly sought after by record collectors and and those who collectpoliticalmemorabilia. The Taft ones are particularly difficult to find. And this one is in verygood condition, with very slight wisp of mold in one spot that does create a few crackles and light \"pops\".This was from the collection of a record collectorwho wanted thebest he could find. Comes in the box and lid shown. Buyer pays SHI.