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Lot #181
Thomas Edison

"We are beating the needle machine people right along"

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"We are beating the needle machine people right along"

TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, February 1, 1923. Letter to W. H. Vernon, discussing the release of an Edison Disc Record. In full: "I have received your letter of Jan. 29th stating that you are sore because the Columbia have gotten out a 'Mr. Gallagher' record and that you don't see why we didn't get out this record. Let me say, for your information, that the Edison record No. 50970 'Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean' was shipped on May 15, 1922 to dealers who ordered them. 'Please apologize.' We are beating the needle machine people right along." Beautifully double-cloth matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 26.5 x 19.5. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall creasing.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: August
  • Dates: #533 - Ended August 08, 2018





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