The Allen Koenigsberg Phonograph Collection
Lot 3434:
Description
This fascinating historical lot celebrates the life and legacy of legendary American inventor Thomas Edison, anchoring on a 1933 “Menlo Park” Edison Institute booklet from Dearborn, Michigan, and a Haldeman-Julius “Little Blue Book” No. 1514 titled The Famous Inventions of Thomas Edison by Heinz Norden. Accompanying the vintage paper ephemera are two period portrait prints, including a larger postcard-style print depicting Edison at work in his laboratory with a facsimile signature, and a smaller snapshot-sized photo print. This collection offers a captivating glimpse into early 20th-century industrial history and the public celebration of America’s foremost innovator. All pieces remain in good vintage condition, exhibiting minor edge wear, light corner bumping, and general age-toned patina consistent with paper items of this era. Postcard measures H 6.875″, W 5″, D 0.01″, Small Photo measures H 3.5″, W 2.5″, D 0.01″, Menlo Park Booklet measures H 6.5″, W 4.5″, D 0.1″, Little Blue Book measures H 5″, W 3.25″, D 0.1″. Please see photos for condition. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection.
Share this lot:
