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DEVANT, David (David Wighton, 1868 – 1941). Only Known Recording of David Devant’s Voice. A 33-rpm vinyl record from the archives of the BBC, including among other subjects, a recording of the voice of David Devant captured four years before his death, on September 1, 1937. In the original BBC-issued record jacket and sleeve, with “valuable recordings/ treat with care” labels affixed to sleeve as issued by the BBC and rescued upon dismantlement of the gramophone library. Near fine condition, but not play graded. Sold together with transfers of the recording on cassette.