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Thomas Edison A Boy’s Life Signed
Thomas Edison is often regarded as the greatest American inventor as his inventions had a profound impact on the modern world. He worked with researchers and employees in an organized fashion during his invention processes and was one of the first inventors to do so. During his lifetime he amassed 1,093 patents, most of which were for the phonograph, electric light, the telegraph, batteries and the telephone.
We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold a copy of the Thomas Edison biography, The Boy’s Life of Edison written by Edison’s secretary William Henry Meadowcroft. The item is signed by both Thomas Edison and William Henry Meadowcroft and sold for $1,606. Please see details below:
Elegantly Signed Copy of Thomas Edison’s Biography, “Boy’s Life”
Thomas Edison signed copy of his biography, “Boy’s Life”. Also signed and inscribed by the book’s author, William Meadowcraft. Meadowcraft was a confidant and colleague of Edison, therefore gaining personal insight into his life. Harper & Brothers: New York: 1921. Signed by Edison, “Thomas A. Edison” in black ink with his famous “umbrella” signature above Meadowcraft’s inscription, which reads, “To my esteemed friend, C.M. Riley, with kindest regards and good wishes, Wm H. Meadowcraft / December 3, 1925”. Also includes a second facsimile signature by Edison. In original blue cloth boards with an illustration of Edison to cover. Runs 360pp. Toning to pages and minor wear to board edges. Very good. Sold for $1,606.
The following are some additional Thomas Edison signed books we sold:
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.
Thomas Edison Signed Copy of ”His Life And Inventions” — Rare Signed Volume by Edison
Thomas Edison signed copy of ”His Life and Inventions”. Published by Harper & Brothers: New York: 1910, and written by Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin, two volume set is a biography and cataloging of Edison’s life and works. Edison boldly signs the front free endpaper of the first volume, which features 26 black and white photographs, and runs 988 pages in total. Bound in navy blue cloth boards, and with the title, author, publisher and crest design printed in gold to the spine. Binding of first volume is partially detached. Second volume contains slight cocking to the spine, and is starting to separate. Each measures 5.5” x 8.5”. Staining to cover of first volume. Very good condition overall. Sold for $1,331.
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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