this record on the Columbia label was a "special record, for radio stations, not for sale"  Hopefully I won't be in trouble if I try and sell it, or for having bought it, considering how long ago it was probably used.  if anyone knows anything about that, lemme know.  Don't want to break the law.  This recording was listed as 39976  CO 48875 and CO 48876, whatever that means.  must be an identifier of some kind, finding it on every recording I have purchased.  There is also a label stuck on one side of the recording which says "Steven Mara RA19512857.  Again, not sure what that is.  I kinda assume that is the DJ who was in receipt of the record, but unsure.  I do know that Helen Ward had a short initial career, which began with Benny Goodman.  He was evidently going to propose to her after a romance, but changed his mind because of his career.  She then married someone else and retired for a time.  This record appears to be one prior to retirement.  She is known as one of the foremost female "swing" singers of her day (the female swing jazz singers were known as "chirps") .  Very curious as to whether or not the "special record" aspect of this recording increases, decreases or does not effect it's value, and what that value is. 

This is a 1928 Orthophonic Recording on the Victor Label made for the Victor Talking Machine Co.  I am not an expert on old records, but I think it is vinyl, it's really thick, and it appears to be in good condition, no noticable scratches.  it is kinda dirty, but I was afraid to clean it as I am not sure of the proper way to do so.

A whole suite of furniture that matches with carved handles and drawer handles, drop leaf table with 2 leafs that extends to seat 10. Matching buffet with 4 drawers all dove- tailed and 2 cabinets, also matching end tables with 3 drawers dove tailed each and matching carved handles.

A Queen Anne style drop leaf writing desk with 5 drawers and upper shelves and matching carved handles and ornate scrolls all dove-tailed.

No marking on any of  furniture except on drop leaf dining table that reads Walter of Wabash #4.

This is a cast metal dog with a round hole going down from the mouth setting on a stone base. It has an electical wire, ( cut off ), with rayon wrapping coming from the center rear of the stone base.

table lamps 1 male 1 female ceramic figurines with brass base

The doll is a figurine of a handyman, equipped with a cap, clothing including bib overalls, rad and black plaid shirt, tan work boots and a leather toolbelt affixed around the waist of the doll, tied in back with what appears to be a round brown shoelace tied in a bow knot. The toolbelt contains a wrench, pliers, hammer, screwdriver, tape measure, ruler and pencil.