The Speaking Telephone, Talking Phonograph and Other Novelties (First Edition)
by Prescott, George B
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
-
WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, United States
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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)
- 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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WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky
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