Edison Beasley, Rex

$12

1964 1st edition. Hardcover has some normal shelf wear. Book has a slight bend to it towards top right. Dust jacket has some tearing and slight fading at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

Rare 1964 first edition offering an insider’s view of Thomas Edison by former employee Rex Beasley. Beasley’s memoir provides personal anecdotes and insights into Edison’s work habits, eccentricities, and groundbreaking inventions that ushered in the modern electrical age. With its firsthand accounts and historical significance, this well-preserved copy is a valuable addition for collectors of Americana, biographies, and works on the history of science and technology.

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1964 1st edition. Hardcover has some normal shelf wear. Book has a slight bend to it towards top right. Dust jacket has some tearing and slight fading at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This rare 1964 first edition of “Edison Beasley, Rex” by Rex Beasley offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential inventors and entrepreneurs of the 20th century. Beasley, a former employee of Thomas Edison, provides an insider’s perspective on the iconic inventor’s work habits, eccentricities, and groundbreaking innovations. Beyond the personal anecdotes, this memoir sheds light on the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, chronicling the birth of the modern electrical age and the transformative impact of Edison’s inventions on society. With its firsthand accounts and historical significance, this well-preserved first edition is a must-have for collectors of Americana, biographies, and works related to the history of science and technology.

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Weight 15 lbs
Dimensions 23.11 × 15.75 × 2.29 in
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