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The Speaking Telephone, Talking Phonograph and Other Novelties (First Edition)

The Speaking Telephone, Talking Phonograph and Other Novelties (First Edition)

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The Speaking Telephone, Talking Phonograph and Other Novelties (First Edition)

by Prescott, George B

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About This Item

New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1878. Hardcover. Fair.

New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1878.

FIRST EDITION.

431 pages. 
Illustrated.


Fair. Rebound; front hinge very cracked; binding shaken; exlibrary with lots of marks; some foxing, browning and small tears; covers quite worn. 

An early book on the telephone and its invention. Very scarce.

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Seller
LaCelle Rare Books US (US)
Seller's Inventory #
16967
Title
The Speaking Telephone, Talking Phonograph and Other Novelties (First Edition)
Author
Prescott, George B
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fair
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
New York: D. Appleton and Company
Date Published
1878

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