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BELL, Alexander Graham (1847-1922). "Researches in telephony." In: Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, new series Vol. IV, whole series Vol. XII (May 1876 to May 1877), pp. 1-10. Boston: John Wilson & Son, 1877.
8o (244 x 155 mm). Original gray printed wrappers, uncut and unopened (some discoloration to front wrapper, very minor losses and repair to spine).
FIRST EDITION. Philip Reis had produced the first telephone in 1861, but it was not capable of transmitting intelligible speech. In March 1876 Bell spoke the first words to be heard and understood over the telephone, patented his invention the same month, and on 10 May this paper was read to the American Academy. The following year the first public telephone service was installed between Boston and New York. Dibner Heralds of Science 69; PMM 365; Norman 164.
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FIRST EDITION. Philip Reis had produced the first telephone in 1861, but it was not capable of transmitting intelligible speech. In March 1876 Bell spoke the first words to be heard and understood over the telephone, patented his invention the same month, and on 10 May this paper was read to the American Academy. The following year the first public telephone service was installed between Boston and New York. Dibner Heralds of Science 69; PMM 365; Norman 164.