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Terry Ramsaye’s A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture examines the development of the early film industry and the silent film era. Thomas Edison had a large role in the history of cinema as he patented the kinetograph movie camera and built his movie studio, Black Maria, which many consider to be the first movie studio in America. Ramsaye also delves into the contributions of other film pioneers such as Eadweard Muybridge, Georges Méliès and Charlie Chaplin.
We sold a signed copy of A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture autographed by both Thomas Edison and Terry Ramsaye for $2,200. Lot details are below.
Thomas Edison Signed “A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture”
Thomas Edison signed copy of Terry Ramsaye’s “A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture.” Simon and Schuster: New York: 1926. Limited edition two volume set is signed on the dedication page by Thomas Edison with his famous umbrella signature beneath a printed statement that reads: “This is, I believe, the first endeavor to set down the whole and true story of the motion picture. I have been in contact with the author’s researches through his years of preparation and I am aware of an unrelenting effort at exact fact. A high degree of detailed accuracy has been attained.” Signed: “Thos A. Edison.” The author Ramsaye signs and inscribes on the fly leaf: “To the Barretts: — Wilton and Frances / friends of mine and the movies / Jerry Ramsaye / New York / February 17, 1927”. He also signs the verso of the dedication page to verify that this copy is numbered 130 of 327. The set, rebound in brown boards with gold lettering, runs 868pp. and is illustrated with remarkable black and white photos of the early film industry. The two volumes with gilt top edges and untrimmed fore and tail edges have overall toning, else very good condition. Sold for $2,200.
We also sold the following copies of A Million and One Nights signed by Thomas Edison:
Thomas Edison limited signed edition of ”A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture”, published by Simon & Schuster: New York: 1926. Two-volume set is #142 in a first edition limited to 327 copies. Volume 1 is signed, ”Thos A. Edison” in black ink on a page bearing his printed endorsement of the book and its author. It is also signed by the author, ”Terry Ramsaye” upon the limitation page and also bears his autograph inscription to a half-title page, reading, ”Inscribed to / THE IRENE KUHN / in affection as a friend / in appreciation as a coworker / in admiration as a contemporary / performer on the stage of life / Terry Ramsaye / June 6, 1938 / New York”. Lengthy work runs 868pp. total. Top edges gilt. Beautifully rebound in terracotta cloth boards with leather spines and gilt lettering. Both volumes measure 7.75” x 10.75”. Insect damage to the margins of approximately 15 pages of Volume 1 not affecting text or plates and a chip to gilt on top edge, else near fine. Front boards of Volume 2 show staining, else very good. Sold for $1,875.
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Thomas Edison Signed Copy of ”A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture”
Thomas Edison limited signed edition of ”A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture”. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1926. First edition is limited to 327 copies. Volume 1 is signed, ”Thos A. Edison” in black ink with his iconic umbrella signature on a page bearing his printed endorsement of the book and its author. It is also signed by the author, ”Terry Ramsaye” upon the limitation page. First volume runs 400pp. in its original boards, very rare as such. Volume I only, missing Volume II, measures 7” x 9.75”. In well-preserved condition, with private library label on front pastedown, some toning and foxing, and binding starting to separate very slightly. An unusually nice copy, overall in very good condition. Sold for $1,200.
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