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**Lot of 10 Original Antique Magazine Advertisements** for the **Thomas Edison Phonograph**, dating from **1899 to 1906**.
This collection features authentic period advertising from major magazines of the era:
- **6 from Munsey\'s Magazine**
- **1 from Cosmopolitan Magazine**
- **1 from McClure\'s Magazine**
- **2 from unknown magazines**
**Ad formats included:**
- 4 full-page ads
- 1 half-page ad
- 1 one-third page ad
- 3 one-quarter page ads
- 9 pages measure approximately **9 7/8\" x 6 3/4\"** (9.875\" x 6.75\")
- 1 smaller ad measures **8 3/4\" x 5 1/4\"** (cut from a larger page, magazine unknown)
These genuine early 20th-century ads promote Edison\'s groundbreaking phonographs, records (including Grand Opera), free trials, and \"Vaudeville at Home\" entertainment. Fantastic historical pieces showcasing the dawn of recorded sound in American homes.
**Condition:** Good vintage condition with expected age toning, patina, and minor edge wear. **Some slight tears** noted — please examine all photos closely. The smaller ad is neatly cut from a larger page. Suitable for framing, display, or research. Not reproductions — authentic magazine pages over 115–125 years old.
Perfect for collectors of:
- Edison Phonograph / Talking Machine memorabilia
- Early recording technology history
- Vintage advertising ephemera
- Munsey\'s, Cosmopolitan, or McClure\'s Magazine prints
Sold as a complete lot. Great value and variety!
