Edison Charles A (8 results)
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Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.Dorley House Books, Inc.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj in mylar;; 416 clean, unmarked pages/index. B/W Illus; Facsimile Documents (illustrator).
Language: English
Published by The Crowell Publishing Company, Springfield, OH, 1936
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- First Edition
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Stapled. Condition: Good - Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The February 1936 issue of the American Magazine. It contains The Stolen God, part 1 of 6 of a novel by Edison Marshall, Keep the Change, part 2 of 4 of a novel by Richard Connell, The Captive Bride, part 5 of 6 of a novel by Barrett Willoughby, Out of the Dragon's…Jaw, a story by Rafael Sabatini, All Aboard for Shanghai!, a Saint story by Leslie Charteris (Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin), Scattergood Ties a Knot, a story by Clarence Budington Kelland, Spoils of War, a story by Pulitzer Prize winner MacKinlay Kantor, Miles From the Church an article by Archibald Rutledge, and others. Light rubbing to the front cover with mild soiling along the bottom edge. Spine roll. Celo tape at the top & bottom of the spine. Light edge wear to the back cover. A good to very good copy. Barker Devin (cover), Pruett Carter (The Stolen God), A Parker (Keep the Change), Mead Schaffer (Out of the Dragon's Jaw), Donald Teague (All Aboard for Shanghai!), Paul Meylan (Scattergood Ties a Knot), Herbert M Stoops (Spoils of War) (illustrator).
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More imagesFREDERICK GARDNER COTTRELL | 46 SIGNED LETTERS FROM 1911-1941 [34 TLS, 12 ALS] FROM SEVERAL FIGURES OF NOTE, INCLUDING THOMAS EDISON, WOODROW WILSON, ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL, HERBERT HOOVER, NITOBE INAZ?, AND MORE
Cottrell, Frederick Gardner; Bell, Alexander Graham; Edison, Thomas; Thomson, Joseph John; Ramsay, William; Hoover, Herbert; Wilson, Woodrow; Compton, Karl T.; Ogden, C. K. [Charles Kay]; Cecil, Robert; Nitobe, Inaz?; Robertson, Thorburn Brailsford; Dern, George Henry; Jefferies, E. A. W.; Sproul, Robert G.; Wallace, Henry C.; Pinchot, Gifford; Hutchings, W. W.; Hale, George E.; Jardine, W. M. [William Marion]; Claude, Georges; Norris, George W.; Smith, George Otis; Van de Graaff, R. J. [Robert]; Doherty, Henry L.; Conti, Piero Ginori; Stevenson, Adlai E.; Bush, Vannevar; Acheson, Dean G.; Hammond, John Hays; Baruch, Bernard M.; Eastman, George; Boving, J. O. [Jens Orten]; Korzybski, Alfred
Published by 1911-1941, 1911
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Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.Second Story Books, ABAA
Contact seller4-star seller46 signed letters [34 TLS, 12 ALS] comprising decades of correspondence between Frederick Gardner Cottrell and various notable figures of his day in U.S. politics, the international science community, and academia. All letters are housed in new archival mylar sleeves. Cottrell was a notable chemist, inventor, and philanthropist,… best known today for his invention of the electrostatic precipitator - one of the first inventions to combat air pollution - and his founding of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, which used the revenue from the electrostatic precipitator to fund further scientific research, and continues to do so today. While best remembered for these feats, Cottrell had a long and influential career both in the U.S. Federal Government and as a science consultant. He was well known nationally and internationally - in industry, in government, and in academia - for his support of and contributions to new ideas and new talent within the scientific community. The letters, which span from 1901-1941, track Cottrell over the course of 40 years, and evidence the many relationships he had over that period with some of the most influential people of the time. These include a letter of introduction from Alexander Graham Bell, a discussion of chemistry with Thomas Edison, replies from two Nobel Prize winning scientists - the discoverer of the noble gasses, William Ramsay, and discoverer of the electron, J. J. Thomson - to Cottrell's request to study in their labs, and exchanges with two presidents, Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson. Other letters show his personal interactions with leading scientists of his day (Robert J. Van de Graaff, Georges Claude, George E. Hale) and heads of industry (Henry L. Doherty, Ivy Lee), and track the path of his career through his time as the director of the Bureau of Mines; to chairman of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology on the National Research Council; to head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fixed Nitrogen Research Lab, and beyond. These letters, the vast majority of which were sent by these notable figures to Cottrell, evidence his expertise, the depth and breadth of his professional interests, and his eagerness to collaborate and share research and ideas, coming together to trace the life of a man whose work was and continues to be consequential to the advancement of science as a whole. Shelved case 1. CONTENTS: 1-Page TLS from inventor of the telephone Alexander Graham Bell to a Mr. Fish, dated December 20, 1911, introducing Cottrell to him. In Very Good condition. In this letter, Bell is writing in his capacity as Regent of the Smithsonian Institution. On 1331 Connecticut Avenue letterhead. Faintly creased, with mild wrinkling along the edges. Signed in black ink by Bell: "Alexander Graham Bell". 1-page TLS from inventor of the light bulb Thomas Edison to Cottrell dated January 13, 1925, discussing the unexpected results of a past chemistry experiment of his in relation to the generation of ammonia. In Very Good condition. TLS is on Edison's personal letterhead ("From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison"). Lightly age toned, with some wrinkling and small closed tears along the top edge. Faintly creased from past folding. Signed by Edison in black ink: "Thos. A. Edison". Includes a lightly soiled 1-page facsimile of Cottrell's reply. 2-page ALS from Nobel Prize winning physicist Joseph John Thomson to an unnamed recipient, likely Cottrell, dated July 6, 1901, discussing the possibility of Cottrell coming to study at Thomson's lab. In Very Good condition. In 1901, Cottrell would have been studying in Europe at the University of Berlin, seeking to study in the laboratory of an accomplished scientist. Thomson was already a figure of some renown for his 1897 discovery of the electron, which represented the first identification of a subatomic particle, and would be awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics in recognition of his work. ALS is on Cavendish Laborat. Signed.
More imagesProceedings of the International Mathematical Congress Held in Toronto, August 11-16, 1924
Fields, John Charles (signed); Thomas Alva Edison (from the library of)
Published by The University of Toronto Press, Toronto, Canada, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.About Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. First Edition. Toronto, Canada: The University of Toronto Press, 1928. 2 volumes, complete. This is an INSCRIBED PRESENTATION copy to the American inventor Thomas Edison from Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields. SEE PHOTOS. The inscription reads "To Dr. Thomas Alva Edision With t…he compliments of the Organizing Committee of the International Mathematical Congress of 1924, together with an expression of grateful appreciation and esteem for one whose discoveries and inventions have done so much to better and beautify the world in which we live (signed) J. C. Fields Chairman of the Organizing Committee." SEE PHOTOS. The ink stamp of "Thomas A. Edison, Inc, Research Engineering Department" appears in 3 places in each volume. Also laid in each volume is a printed slip confirming the source: i.e. from the library of Edison's youngest son, Theodore M. Edison. SEE PHOTOS. There is no NOBEL PRIZE for mathematics. The closest analog is the FIELDS MEDAL for outstanding achievement in mathematics, named for the editor of this set, John Charles Fields [1863-1932, See Dictionary of Scientific Biography, p. 617). The FIELDS MEDAL is presented only once every four years at the International Congress of Mathematicians. (If you are like me, you probably never heard of the FIELDS MEDAL until it was featured in the 1997 film GOOD WILL HUNTING, nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture. It starred Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor), Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (Best Original Screenplay), and Minnie Driver. In the movie fictional MIT professor Gerald Lambeau, played by Stellan Skarsgård, is described as having been awarded a FIELDS MEDAL for his work in combinatorial mathematics). Fields presented this 2 volume set to Thomas A. Edison, the "Wizard of Menlo Park," and recipient of a record 1,093 patents. Among Edison's inventions are the electric light, phonograph, movie camera, vacuum diode, carbon microphone, the system for electric power distribution, and the alkaline storage battery used for submarines and electric vehicles. In 1912, Edison designed the self-starter battery introduced on Henry Ford's iconic Model T automobile. These two volumes are uniformly bound in the original gilt stamped dark blue cloth. SEE PHOTOS. Oversize Hardcover. This extra large, very heavy 2 volume set (nearly 15 pounds before packaging) will require SUBSTANTIAL postage that will be charged at our cost, depending on destination. Signed by John C. Fields (FIELDS MEDAL founder). First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. Near Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 2 volumes: 935pp + 1,006pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. NOT a library discard (illustrator).
Published by HMSO
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Seller: M.A. Stroh., London, United KingdomM.A. Stroh.
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An Improvement in Electric Safety Fuses. being British patent number: 189520237 published: 1895
CHARLES FARADAY PROCTOR, GB EDISON AND SWAN UNITED ELECTRI, GB
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no binding. Condition: good. First Edition. disbound About 27cm by 18cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1916. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 188, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 188 188.
