1952 Sears Christmas Book

Our Finest Manual 3-Speed

Phonograph ... Startling Realism, plus

Surprising Power in a Small Package!

Pop-up 45-rpm plug

We. believe we have found the answer to providing first-class re–

production of music in limited space! Never before have we heard

Cash such amazing tonal quality from any phonograph .of less than

Brown

console size. Order now _.. let your O\vn ears be the judge!

$3.50Down,$5Mo. Super SyntroniC tone orm with ceramic pickup unit. Unaffected

by heat, humidity. Unusually stable. Machine can be carried . .. even tilted to

45-degree angle ... while playing a regular, Long Play, or 45-rpm record! Virtually

immune to groove-skipping. Long-life, all-groove

nee~le

is easily replaceable.

Contoured 3-speed turntable has built-in, lift-up 45-rpm plug that can't get lost.

Wide-range amplifier with special feed-bock circuit for smoother, " cleaner" sound.

Improved

\4-in.

speaker has special cone for unusually good, solid bass.

3-position tone control really boosts treble, bass, or provides uncompensated tone.

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Newly styled case, 12x13;!4x8U-in., wood, beautifully covered in durable arti-

ficial

l~ather.

Striking white trim on edges. UL listed. 105-125 volt, 60-cycle AC.

02246-Brown, white trim. Shpg. wt. 14 lbs.

13.50 down, 15 monthly,..

. . .

Cash $34.50

New

arm ... no hop, 57

02243-New ... gray, white trim. Shpg. wt. 14 lbs.

14 down, 15 monthly

Cash 36.50

no skip, no jump!

Thes~

lightweight Manual Phonographs are easy to carry anywhere!

Compact, Spring-wound

$f6.95

Acoustic Phonogro ph.

Our Best Spring-wound

$f9 95

Acoustic Phonogro ph.

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New! 3-Speed Elec–

tronic Phonograph. En-

Better 3-Speed Electronic

$29 95

Phonogro ph. Better tone,

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$24.95

Cuh

Plays anywhere. Does not require

electric current. Full-sized reproducer

and throwback tone arm. Uses easily

replaceable steel needles. Sturdy,

spring-wound, governor-con trolled

motor turns at 78-rpm. Detachable

winding crank

fits

inside case for

carrying. Lightweight wood case,

14)1xl2V2"7 inches.

Covered. in

brown and tan artificial leather.

Mechanically amplified. For standard

78-rpm records {up to 12-in.) only.

57 N 0250-Shpg. wt. 12 lbs .... $16.95

15-inch molded tone chamber for

richer, fuller toae. More than ample

volume for outside dancing, skating,

and other activities. Large repro–

ducer and throwback tone arm.

Mechanically amplified. Uses re–

placeable needles. Strong, governor–

controlled 78-rpm motor. Winding

crank fits in case when carrying.

Requires no electricity ... plays any–

where. Wood case, 17x13Ux7% in.

Covered in brown artificial leather.

57 N 0255-Shpg. wt. 15 lbs .... $19.95

• joy improved playing

characteristics of Long

Play 33_!.3-rpm and

3-speed

$2.50 down

more volume from larger

Brown

4x6-in. oval speaker. Light-

$3 Down

weight arm has ceramic pickup unit ...

withstands extreme heat and humidity.

Long-life, osmium-tipped needle is re–

placeable. Heavily flocked contoured turn–

table. Powerful motor. Amplifier has 2

tubes plus rectifier. Lightweight, easy to

carry.

13xl2x7~

inches, covered in artifi–

cial leather. UL listed. For 105-125-volt, 60-

cycle AC only. Get this fine portable for

children away at school, servicemen, or

others in the family who travel! Shipping

weight 12 lbs.

45-rpm records at a low price! Light–

weight crystal pickup with long-life

needle. 4-inch speaker provides am–

ple volume. Tone control. Compact,

12V2"11x5)1 in., covered in brown

artificial leather with white trim. UL

listed. 105--125-volt, 60-cycle AC.

57 N 02244-Shipping weight 11 lbs.

12.50

down, 15 monthly .... . .....

Cash $24.95

NOTE: A complete selection

78~rpm

phono-.

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graphs for children will

fovnd on

page

269.

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57 N 02240A-New! Similar to above, but

plays 78-rpm only. No tone control. Tan

imitation

alli~tor

covering. Shpg.

wt.

10 lbs.12.50

down, 15 monthy..Cash

$21.95

57 N 01246-Brown,

15 monthly . .

Cash $29.95

57 N 02247-Gray,

15 monthly ...

Cash 31.95

CHRISTMAS FAVORITES ON RECORD .. FOR NOW AND YEARS TO COME!

Merry Christmas Album. Ken Griffin. (Rondo).

Organ and chimes renditions of Yuletide favorites

. . . as only Ken Griffin can play them! Such

beloved melodies as: Winter Wonderland-It

Came Upon Midnight Clear-Up on Housetops

-Hark Herald Angels Sing-Jingle Bells.

58 N 5507-Tbree 7-in. 45-rpm .......... $2.62

58 N 5314-Above, plus I (6 selections) on three

10-inch 78-rpm records.................. $2 .84

58 N 5315-Above, plus 2 more (7 selections) on

one 10-inch

33~-rpm

records...

. .. $2.84

Carols with Organ and Chimes.(Rondo). Delight–

ful organ stylings by a famous keyboard master.

Includes: Adeste Fideles-Holy Night-God Rest

Ye Merry Gentlemen-Away in Manger- Little

Town of Bethlehcm-3 more.

58 N 5422-Three 7-in. 45-rpm.. . . . ..... $2.59

58 N 5409-Three 10-in. 78-rpm . . .. ... .. 1.98

SB N 5316-Above, plus 2 more (10 selections) on

one 10-inch

33~-rpm

record .... . ....... $2.59

Many Christmas Melodies. (Rondo). Lovely

arrangements of popular favorites, featuring

organ and chimes. Includes: Santa's Coming to

Town-March of Toys-Jingle Bells-Parade Of

Wooden Soldiers-Winter Wonderland-plus 1.

58 N 5411-Three 7-in. 45-rpm ..........$2.59

58 N 5410-Three 10-in. 78-rpm......... 1.98

58 N 5412-Above, plus 2 (8 selections) on one

10-incb

33~-rpm

record................ $2.59

'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Fred Waring

(Decca). The entire Fred Waring o(ganization ...

glee club and orchestra ... teams up to present a

truly magnificent program of Christmas selec–

tions! Beautifully performed production arrange–

ments of: 'Twas Night Before Christmas-Silent

Night-Oh Gathering Clouds-Adeste Fideles–

First Noel-Little Town of Bethlehem-Oh Holy

Night-Beautiful Savior-Carol of Bells.

58 N 3967-Four 7-in. 45-rpm ........... $3.89

58 N 3A480-Four 10-in. 78-rpm ..... .... 4.29

58 N 35021-0ne 10-in.

33~-rpm

.. ..... 2.98

An Hour of

Christmas

Music. The

Caroleers,

with organ and chimes (Royale).

tremendous

value

Imagine

...

a 12-in. LP for just 11.89!

24 of

your favorite Christmas hymns, carols, and popu–

lar songs. Bright choral arrangements, plus

sparkling organ solos. On one 5ide you'll hear the

Caroleers sing familiar carols, while the other

side features organ and chimes arrangements.

Titles include: Joy to World-Rejoice-Jingle

Bells-White Christmas-Holy Night-First Noel

-Little Town of Bethlehem-Away in Manger–

Hark Herald Angels Sing-It Came Upon Mid–

night Clear-Adeste Fidcles-God Rest Ye Merry

Gentlemen-Silent Night-Good King Wenccslas.

58 N 61295-0ne 12-in.

33~-rpm

(See NOTE

on facing page about

33~

rpm records) ... $1 .89

Records postpaid.

See facing

page.

Protect Va]uable Records!

Our Best Quality Record

$fJ 69

Hassock.

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fortable extra seat . . . especially

bandy for watching TV. Made of

~-in.

wood, with interlocking corners

that won't pull apat>t. Rich-looking

light tan artificial leather covering,

with beige vinyl-coated side stripe

and top. Fabric is washable. Top,

sides, and corners thickly padded for

comfort. Plenty of record storage

space in removable hardwood record

rack (handles for easy removal).

Holds

indexed 10-in. records.

13x14x12~-in.

Mailable.

5B N 05649-Shpg.

wt.

15 lbs .$13.69

New Deluxe

Record Car-

rying Case.

Especially

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designed to match our famous

57 N 02246 and 57 N 02249L port–

able phonographs, at top of this and

facing page. Strong wood construc–

tion . . . covered in brown artificial

leather. White trim. Washable. Brass–

plated hardware. Holds fifty 10-in.

records.11 %xi I%x8-in.

5B N 5637-Shpg. wt. 8 lbs ...$7.45

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