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Sale 58
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 102 |
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Bell, Alexander Graham (1847-1922) Scientist and inventor, best known for inventing the telephone. Partly-printed Document Signed "Alexander Graham Bell," as president of The American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf, 4¾ x 9¼ in., n.p., June 2, 1891. The document certifies that Miss Jean Christmas has been elected a member of The American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf and that she has paid the annual dues of $2.00. Fine. Bell's mother and wife were deaf, which had a great influence on his work. He spent years teaching "deaf mutes" and in training instructors to teach them, as well as funding research on deafness--all while perfecting the telephone and working on numerous other inventions.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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$969 |
Lot 103 |
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Edison, Thomas A (1847-1931) Typed Letter Signed "Thos A Edison," on letterhead engraved "From the Laboratory of Thomas A Edison," one page, Orange, N.J., July 25, 1908 To Theodore H. Miller in Pokeepsie (sic), New York: "Your letter of the 23rd inst. enclosing two photographs of your clever young son operating a phonograph received. It gives me much gratification to hear of the pleasure the phonograph gives to others…." Fine; normal folds, light ink transfer from folded letter, and minor ink brushing to signature. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope.
The phonograph is one of the inventions for which Edison is best known. It is rare to find him mentioning the phonograph in a letter.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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$1,140 |
Lot 104 |
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Edison, Thomas Alva. Two Autograph Letters, Signed "Edision" and "E". Both letters in pencil and both written to C.W. Luhr, who was Vice President and Works Manager of the Edison Phonograph Works. The first letter is written at the botton of an October 30, 1923 letter from Luhr to Edison, regarding complaints received of poor or non-lubrication in the Baby Console and asking to examine one or two of the returned items. Edition writes, "Luhr, I will try and get one. Such things will always occur where mfrs do not check everything by Inspectors. Edison." The second letter is written on toned, ruled paper, "Luhr I have some Reproducers that the limiting pin & (drawing) holder lets weight down lower than others. Also I note that cord apparently varies in length and some diamond points when playing has the lever at a different angle than others -- E." Fine except for toning and a few edge chips.
The phonograph was Edison’s favorite invention. He patented the phonograph in 1877 while working on improvements to Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. Then concentrating on the electric light, Edison did not make improvements in the phonograph or market the invention for another ten years. On October 10, 1887, Edison organized the Edison Phonograph Company. He continued to improve the phonograph for the next 40 years.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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