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Thomas Edison limited signed edition of ''A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture'', published by Simon & Schuster: New York: 1926. Two-volume set is #142 in a first edition limited to 327 copies. Volume 1 is signed, ''Thos A. Edison'' in black ink on a page bearing his printed endorsement of the book and its author. It is also signed by the author, ''Terry Ramsaye'' upon the limitation page and also bears his autograph inscription to a half-title page, reading, ''Inscribed to / THE IRENE KUHN / in affection as a friend / in appreciation as a coworker / in admiration as a contemporary / performer on the stage of life / Terry Ramsaye / June 6, 1938 / New York''. Lengthy work runs 868pp. total. Top edges gilt. Beautifully rebound in terracotta cloth boards with leather spines and gilt lettering. Both volumes measure 7.75'' x 10.75''. Insect damage to the margins of approximately 15 pages of Volume 1 not affecting text or plates and a chip to gilt on top edge, else near fine. Front boards of Volume 2 show staining, else very good.
Thomas Edison & Terry Ramsaye ''A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture'' Signed Edition -- #142
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