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184126674Middlebury VT: Printed by Ephraim Maxham 1841. First Edition. Printed wrappers. 92pp. Disbound. Includes the original front wrapper. Signed and inscribed by Thomas A. Merrill on the cover to I. P. Wheeler founder of The People's Press: "I. P. Wheeler with the respects of T. A. Merrill." The historical sketch of the first settlement of Middlebury was collected by the author at a meeting of several of the first residents. With a plan of Middlebury a table of the home lots a list of periodicals and original works published in Middlebury a list of lawyers physicians stores and more. Library stamp on title and last page chipping to edges partially affecting the author's signature some scattered foxing tear to lower edge of one of the leaves. A good copy. Scarce. Sabin 48006. ; Octavo; Signed by Author. Printed by Ephraim Maxham unknown
1827018378London: John Murray 1827. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Three quarter leather with owner bookplate owner signature and wear to the marbilized boards thus very good. All three maps and one plate though not a frontis are present. . John Murray Hardcover
1899148074New Jersey: Edison Phonograph Works 1899. Rare Edison Phonograph Works stock certificate boldly signed by Thomas Edison. Printed document boldly signed "Thomas A. Edison" as President and "J.F. Randolph" as Treasurer one page numbered 106 dated November 6 1899. Stock certificate for three 750/1000 shares of $100 Capitol Stock to James D.W. Cutting. Transfer information present on verso showing that the stock was transferred to Mina Edison Thomas' second wife in 1904. In very good condition with cancellation passing through Randolph's signature light toning. The original receipt remains affixed at the left edge. Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor who developed many devices including the motion picture camera the phonograph and the electric light bulb. He played a pivotal role in the development of sound recording technology through his company Edison Phonograph Works. Established in New Jersey on May 31888 this company was instrumental in refining the phonograph a device Edison had originally invented in 1877. The firm focused on manufacturing and improving wax cylinder recordings which became the dominant medium for early sound reproduction. Edison’s commitment to innovation led to advancements in both phonograph design and the mass production of recorded music and spoken-word content. Despite competition from emerging disc-based technologies Edison Phonograph Works remained influential in the industry until it was eventually absorbed into Thomas A. Edison Inc. in 1924. The company’s legacy endures as a foundational contributor to the modern recording industry. Edison Phonograph Works unknown
