| Re: Vintage 1900 Besson trumpet prototype - what's it worth?
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Originally Posted by zorn  | Are you sure he paid a whopping $900 for it?
In 1920?
I spoke with a close friend who in 1937 bought a Selmer from France, the same model Harry James was using. He said really saved his pennies to buy it.
It cost $175 brand new.
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Last edited by Solar Bell; 02-07-2007 at 01:06 PM.
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