That’s my Cecilian manual! I know because of the streak of grease along the bottom of the cover. Earlier this winter I rescued an early 1920’s console Cecilian from the basement of a friend in Hedgesville, WV. It was in rough shape with a lot of mold growing on it and the veneer peeling off. I had to totally restore it. This manual was found inside and was located when I removed the internal mechanism. I’ve included a website, below, where I documented the restoration.
http://antiquephonograph.weebly.com This was my first ever restoration, and I probably spent more than I should have. However, it felt nice to bring a piece of musical history back to life to be enjoyed, which I do nearly daily.