Edison invents his famous electric lamp...
Item #671082
December 24, 1879
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 24, 1879 The ftpg. begins with a great article, taking over a full column, headed: "EDISON'S LAMP YET BURNING" "The Inventor's Calculation that this is Equivalent to Ordinary Family Use for 24 Days--How the Electricity Is Obtained, and How it is to be Distributed by Wires".
This is a wonderful article on Thomas Edison's electric lamp, ... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #669260
December 22, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 22, 1877 Page 2 has an extremely significant article headed: The Talking Phonograph" which begins: "Mr. Thomas Edison recently came into our office, placed a little machine on our desk, turned a crank, and the machine inquired as to our health, asked how we liked the phonograph, informed us that it was very well, and bid us a cordial good night. ... See More
1914 Thomas Edison plant fire disaster...
Item #668241
December 10, 1914
THE WORLD, New York City, Dec. 10, 1914
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Works plant fire disaster
* West Orange, New Jersey
The front page has a two column heading: "EDISON'S GREAT PLANT BURNED; ONLY LABORATORY IS SAVED; LOSS IS PUT AT $7,000,000" "with subheads. (see)
Eighteen pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Thomas Edison's electric light is a success...
Item #664094
December 23, 1879
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 23, 1879
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Electric light bulb
* Menlo Park
The bkpg. has an interesting report beginning: "Edison's success in making practical the use of the electric light for general illumination seems no longer a question..." with more on describing his invention.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, very nic... See More
Greeley was no fan of Edison?
Item #661474
December 30, 1879
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1879
* Charles F. Brush
* Early electric light
* Patent sold
Horace Greeley may not have been a fan of Thomas Edison as almost nothing is published in this title about the electric light inventory. However at the same time most other newspapers were reporting the invention the Tribune did not, but instead had on the ftpg: "The Brush Electric Light"... See More
Edison invents the phonograph... Baseball science...
Item #660545
November 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 17, 1877
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
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* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #657285
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Page 3 features a nice 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch print of Edison's recent invention--the phonograph.
Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins: "It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description can impart any real adequate
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #657284
December 22, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 22, 1877
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* The phonograph invented
* Best title to have this in ?
Page 2 has an extremely significant article headed: The Talking Phonograph" which begins: "Mr. Thomas Edison recently came into our office, placed a little machine on our desk, turned a crank, and the machine inquired as to our health, asked how we ... See More
Thomas Edison inventions...
Item #657029
October 31, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Oct. 31, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Biography as a young boy
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "When Edison Was A Boy" with subhead. (see) Text takes up over a full column.
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, very nice condition.... See More
Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...
Item #655279
February 25, 1931
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931 The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More
Thomas Edison invention from 1891...
Item #653739
July 25, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1891
* Thomas Edison invention
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch, with corresponding text (see images f
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* Thomas Edison invention
* Electric Motor & Dynamo
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch, with corresponding text (see images f
Thomas Edison death... funeral (day of)....
Item #650034
October 21, 1931
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 21, 1931.
* Inventor Thomas Edison death
* Funeral - burial ceremony (day of)
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Edison Funeral Today, On Anniversary Of His Electric Light" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a few small binding slits along the spine, gener... See More
Thomas Edison & Al 'Scarface' Capone...
Item #649900
October 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 17, 1931
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Falls into a coma - would die next day
* Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial
* Would be found guilty on this day
The front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IN DEEP COMA" with subheads. (see) Edison would die on the following day.
Page 4 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AS 'NO P... See More
Thomas Edison and his new phonograph...
Item #649391
April 27, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, April 27, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Most of a column on page 11 is taken up with: "The Phonograph" "Edison Explains His Invention to the Washington Academy of Science". Subheads include: "Mr. Thomas A. Edison" "Edison In Person" "What the Phonograph is Like" which is very ... See More
Edison's light...
Item #648164
February 03, 1879
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 3, 1879
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Electric Light Bulb
The top of page 3 has a column headed: "Edison's Light" "Already Perfected, bug Requiring to be Cheapened" "Interesting Experiments--What the Professor Had to Say About the Gas Companies". The article takes over a full column.
Eight pages, lightly toned, n... See More
Thomas Edison Honored In 1928....
Item #647586
October 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1928.
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Honored By President Calvin Coolidge
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of
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* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Honored By President Calvin Coolidge
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of
Babe Ruth birthday photo... Thomas Edison...
Item #647524
February 17, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only), February 17, 1929
* Babe Ruth birthday photo
* Thomas Edison & Henry Ford
This section is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more. The front page has a photo titled: "A Birthday Cake Fit Four A Sultan: Babe Ruth" Also 2 related photos regarding Thomas Edison's birthday as well.
Complete rotograv... See More
Thomas Edison's last will and testament...
Item #646215
October 30, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 30, 1931
* re. Thomas Alva Edison death
* Official last will and testament
The front page has a one column heading: "EDISON LEFT ESTATE OF 14 MILLION" with subheads. (See)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Great issue on Edison's invention of the phonograph, and thoughts on its use & what's next...
Item #645570
March 26, 1878
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
This is a terrific issue on Edison's newly invented phonograph machine, taking half of page 3 & over half of pg. 4 including four illustrations. The article is headed: "THE PHONOGRAPH" with subheads: "Lectures by Professor J. W. S. Arnold" "Character... See More
Electric light patent to Thomas Edison...
Item #644830
March 19, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1881
* Thomas Alva Edison
* Electric light patent #
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet very significant item under the list of: "Index of Inventions For Which Letters Patent of the United States were Granted in the Week Ending Feb. 15, 1881" is an entry reading: "Electric light, T.A. Edison.....237,732". This was th... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #644262
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Page 3 has a nice 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch illustration of Edison's recent invention--the phonograph. Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins: "It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description can impart any real adequate
Lengthy article on Thomas Edison...
Item #643168
August 24, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 24, 1878
* Thomas Alva Edison
Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "TOM EDISON" "The Great Electrician Among the Wires in the Western Union Offices" "A Great Invention by Which an Army Can Annihilate Its Enemy" "What He Thinks About Sun-Stroke and Its Causes".
Complete in 12 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Interesting interview with Thomas Edison...
Item #639101
March 20, 1878
THE WORLD, New York, March 20, 1878
* Thomas Edison - inventions
* Menlo Park, New Jersey
The front page has most of a column headed: "Inventor Edison's Last" "A Machine that Will Be Of Immense Value For Various Purposes". This interesting article is a nice interview with Thomas Edison in which he apologizes to the reporting for not being able to show him his l... See More
An evening with Thomas Edison and his phonograph...
Item #638651
June 04, 1878
NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1878
* Thomas Edison
* Phonograph
The top of page 5 has a column headed: "AN EVENING WITH EDISON. What The Phonograph Can Do." with various subheads including: "It's Inventor's Practiced Hand Makes It Sing In Time and Tune--It Repeats Levy's Harmony & the Babbling of a Crowd..." with more (see). This article takes over ... See More
Thomas Edison's court case... 400th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in America...
Item #636501
October 15, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 15, 1892 The front page shows: "The New Santa Maria, Replica of Columbus' Vessel, which is to be Sailed Across the Atlantic", celebrating the 400th anniversary. Items inside include: "Baker's Rocking Chair Fan" "Front View of the Apparatus for Lifting Blocks of Beton and Carrying them to the Car" "Edison's Pat... See More
Brothers in crime: the Hildebrands... Thomas Edison...
Item #633688
August 31, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 31, 1878
* Outlaw Bill Hildebrand
* Southeast Missouri Bushwhacker
* Inventor Thomas Edison
The top of page 3 has heads including: "BRED IN THE BONE" "Bill Hildebrand Following in Sam's Footsteps" which begins: "William Hildebrand, a brother of the renowned Missouri desperado, Sam Hildebrand, following the apparent instinct ... See More
Thomas Edison on the meaning of life...
Item #633307
November 28, 1891
THE EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, Nov. 28, 1891 Page 7 has a very interesting interview with Thomas Edison in which he is asked "What is life?" with the heading: "What Is Life?" "Tom Edison Considers Man a Microcosm of Intellectual Atoms". His response takes over a full column (see for the beginning).
Eight pages, loose at the spine, various margin tears & ... See More
Edison & the beginning of the motion picture industry...
Item #633075
May 20, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 20, 1893
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* invention of the Kinetograph (historic)
The top of an inside page has a very historic article headed: "First Public Exhibition of Edison's Kinetograph" which was essentially the beginning of the motion picture industry. The articles takes over a full column (see photos) & a portion includes: "... See More
Thomas Edison becomes ill....
Item #632814
August 02, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1931
* Inventor Thomas Edison becomes ill
* Prelude to his death shortly after ?
The front page has a one column heading: "THOMAS EDISON ILL; DOCTOR FLIES TO HIM" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with photo. (see) Edison would die about 2 months later.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, this is the rare ... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #631925
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Appearing on inside pg. (see photo) is a nice 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch illustration of Edison's recent invention--the phonograph. Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins: "It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description
Thomas Edison described...
Item #631754
June 04, 1892
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1892
* Inventor Thomas Edison described as humble
The top of the back page has: "Edison Isn't Proud" "His Hats & Cigars are Cheap & His Clothes are not a Bit Stuck Up". An interesting article on how "ordinary" Thomas Edison is, with a short interview with him as well (see).
Four pages, very large f... See More
Thomas Edison as chairman...
Item #628054
October 02, 1915
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 2, 1915
* Thomas Alva Edison
The color cover shows soldiers scaling the side of a mountain. Items within include: "The Exchange of Severely Wounded Prisoners" "The Development of the Army Pistol" The Naval Advisory Board of Inventions" which includes a photo of: Thomas A. Edison, Chairman. More articles concerning the militar... See More
Edison's telephone...
Item #620997
September 27, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 27, 1879
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Telephone invention
Inside has an article: "Edison's Latest Telephone" which is very descriptive text on it. Included as well is a nice illustration captioned: "Edison's New Telephone". Various other inventions & scientific improvements of the day in this issue.
Sixteen pages, som... See More
Thomas Edison to service on Navy board... Fight at Atchi Baba...
Item #620693
July 13, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1915 The front page has a column-wide headline "EDISON WILL HEAD NAVY TEST BOARD" with subheads "Accepts Secretary Daniels's Invitation to Try Out New Devices for Warfare" "Got Idea From the Times" "It Caused the Secretary to Announce Bureau of Invention and Development" and more. "'The United States is far beh... See More
Thomas Edison at Rollins College...
Item #618735
February 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1930.
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison - Founders Day
* Rollins College - receives honorary degree in science
* President Hamilton Holt
Page 16 has one column headings: "EDISON HONORED BY ROLLINS COLLEGE" "Doctor of Science Degree Is Conferred on him at Winter Park, Fla." "He Walks In Procession" and more. (see)
Other news, spor... See More
Thomas Edison's megaphone...
Item #616759
August 24, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 24, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Megaphone invention print
Taking a bit more than half of the ftpg. is an illustration of a gentleman and a few onlookers using "Edison's Megaphone". The article, which begins on the ftpg., gives the background of "ear & speaking trumpets" plus talk about Edison's invention. The c... See More
Thomas Edison... Phonograph... Stock ticker...
Item #616732
April 02, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 2, 1892 Within this issue is an article "A Talk with Edison" in which Thomas Edison talks personally about the phonograph, telephone, stockticker and much more. A very fascinating insight into this amazing man.
There are additional illustrations, articles and advertisements within.
This is complete in 16 pages with several non-archival m... See More
Thomas Edison into gold mining ?...
Item #614672
April 18, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 18, 1880
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Venture into gold mining ?
* Separation - extraction
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 14 has an article headed: "FUGITIVE GOLD" "Which is Said to Escape from Hydraulic Mines, Etc." "Edison's Method of Saving It Not Described...." T... See More
Thomas Edison's court case...
Item #613922
October 15, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 15, 1892 The front cover is "The New Santa Maria, Replica of Columbus' Vessel, which is to be Sailed Across the Atlantic". Inside the issue is "Baker's Rocking Chair Fan"; "Front View of the Apparatus for Lifting Blocks of Beton and Carrying them to the Car"; "Edison's Patents Sustained by the United States... See More
Edison's electric railway...
Item #605748
May 30, 1880
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, May 30, 1880
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* 1st electric railway success
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Edison" "His Latest Venture a Success--Riding at a Forty-Mile Speed on His Electric Railroad...." See images for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise... See More
Thomas Edison....
Item #604856
August 30, 1878
EASTON EXPRESS, August 30, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Ink for the blind
The bottom of page 2 has a small one column heading: "Edison's Last Contrivance" See image for brief text here.
Other news of the with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
Early electric light....
Item #602516
December 24, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, December 24, 1879
* Early electric light
* Gas light
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 6 has one column headings: "The New Electric Light Causes a Fall in Gas Stocks" "Gas Stock Depreciated" Very brief text but mention of Thomas Edison's new discoveries here ... See More
Thomas Edison's phonograph...
Item #600395
June 07, 1878
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 7, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Phonograph invention
The front page has a report headed: "Edison's Inventions" with subhead: "An Exhibition of the Phonograph and His New Instrument for Measuring Heat--The Suit of the Two Telegraph Companies". Near the beginning is: "...Mr. Edison gave an exhibition of the phonograph... See More
Talking with Thomas Edison... Banking in New York...
Item #597441
HARPER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE (New York), February, 1890* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
Included is a 19 page article: "Jamaica, New and Old" by Howard Pyle, which is accompanied by 22 illustrations. Also a 9 page article: "Talks With Edison", and a 16 page article: "The New York Banks" which includes 8 illustrations including a full page: "A View of Wall St... See More
Sitting Bull surrenders... Thomas Edison...
Item #596925
July 22, 1881
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1881
* Chief Sitting Bull surrenders
* Thomas Edison
Inconspicuously found amongst a list of "Domestic" news items is a report: "The surrender of Sitting Bull to Major Brotherton at Fort Buford on the 20th inst., is confirmed by a dispatch from Gen. Terry to Gen. Sherman." There is also a report on a lawsuit ... See More
Kodak Camera Founder George Eastman Dies In 1932...
Item #594892
March 15, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1932
* George Eastman suicide death
* Kodak camera inventor - roll film
This 18 page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "DEATH OF EDISON SADDENED EASTMAN", "Kodak Manufacturer Also Grieved Over Passing of Hubbell" and "Dreaded Long Illness" Coverage on the suicide of Kodak camera inv... See More
Thomas Edison advertisement...
Item #593966
October 01, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE of the DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1, 1911 The cover of this issue contains a young lady outside in the woods. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
The of the issue is a full page advertisement for the General Electric Company on "Edison's Dream Comes True" and contains a photo of Thomas Ediso... See More
Edison Day advertisement...
Item #589428
October 17, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 17, 1914 The backpage of this issue features a fullpage advertisement for "1879 Edison Day - Oct. 21st 1914" which includes Thomas Edison standing by two of his lamps, his first lamp and his Mazda lamp. The frontpage is a colored print of an armored military vehicle. Within the issue are: "Our Knowledge of the Planet Mars" &quo... See More
Thomas Edison in 1879...
Item #585971
December 08, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1879
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Tasimeter invention
This 8 page newspaper has small one column headings on page: "Edison's Tasimeter" and "Mr. Proctor On It's Uses-The Statements Of Prof. Young"
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete, light browning with a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Thomas Edison close to death...
Item #585070
August 02, 1931
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, August 2, 1931
* Thomas Edison's health takes downturn
This 6 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "THOMAS EDISON SERIOUSLY ILL", "Three Physicians Caring For Inventor At His West Orange Home". 1st report coverage on the famous inventor's illness in which he would never recovery from with his death ... See More
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