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Lot # 759: 1922 Lee De Forest, "Inventor of the Radio" Vintage Portrait Photo

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2023",
which ran from 1/27/2023 9:00 PM to
2/18/2023 8:00 PM



1922 Portrait photograph of one of the greatest inventors of the era, Lee De Forest, who not only was credited as the father of the radio, but also instrumental of recording sound on film among other things. A true rock star inventor, this is one of his best photographs ever taken, issued by the International News and stamped on the back with a full paper caption, the image presents well with a small area of damage (partial tear) on the extreme right corner.

Size: 5x7
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 3.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8.5/10

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