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Lee de Forest

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Lee de Forest

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Auction Date:2010 Nov 10 @ 19:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Prolific American inventor (1873–1961) often referred to as ‘the father of radio’ for his pioneering work in wireless telegraphy. ALS signed “Lee & Marie,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 12. In full: “We shall be happy indeed to receipt [sic] your kind invitation to be your guest at the Radio Pioneers Banquet, nite of Apr 29. That will give me one day, Apr 30, to get ready for my big day, luncheon at N.B.C.” He has added the postscript, “I am The First Radio Pioneer—1906!” In fine condition, with wrinkling along the right edge, light creasing, and a paperclip impression at the top border.