Edison, Thomas. (1847–1931)
The Phonograph and its Inventor
Boston: Gunn, Bliss, & Co.. 1878. First edition. Pamphlet written by Frederick Garbit for an early trade show, with Edison's middle name misspelled "Alvah" on the cover and the title page, 15 pages, in original paper wrappers, with wood engraved portrait of Edison on the outer cover, the same re-used as the frontispiece, and another wood engraving, entitled "Edison's Speaking Phonograph," with a well-dressed woman operating Edison's invention on the back cover. Early ink notation and light library stamp along upper edge of front wrapper, a few small chips to corners and a couple of small repaired tears. Overall a crisp and quite fresh copy of this scarce pamphlet. 6 x 9 in. Contained in a custom black cloth box.Edison was the greatest inventor of the electrical age. His hundreds of inventions made him a giant public figure in America and around the world at the turn of the 20th century. Inventor of the first practical long-lasting light bulb and of the phonograph, it is not hyperbole to say that modern life would probably be very different without him! (9476)
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