'PRODIGAL GENIUS' NIKOLA TESLA – EXTREMELY RARE 1944 FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINT!

Description

Prodigal Genius:
The Life of Nikola Tesla
Signed
by Author:
John J. O'Neill
Published by Ives Washburn Inc
.
1944 First Edition, First Print (or may be pre-production)
DESCRIPTION
No other examples of this extremely rare, signed by the author, First Edition, First Print, could be found by an antique book expert nor myself.
And, because there are no markings indicating an edition nor print number, this book
may be
a pre-production print.
This signed book
may be
“one of a kind”.
See picture number 4 – this is where the “Printing Number” should appear.
The Pulitzer Prize winning author, John J. O’Neill was one of only 3 people whom Nikola Tesla considered to be a close friend.
NOTE:
A Nikola Tesla First Day of Issue stamped envelope “Washington, DC - Sep 21, 1983” in a protective sleeve is also included in this sale.  Condition is excellent.
Don’t miss this opportunity to add this to your rare book or Nikola Tesla related collection.
CONDITION
The book was printed to the war standards for publishing, meaning the paper was cheap and whatever was on hand as resources were being conserved for the war effort. Please see pictures
RETURNS/REFUNDS:
Returns and refunds will only be accepted if I significantly misrepresent an item, NO EXCEPTIONS
Payment, Shipping, Questions, and Returns:
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Returns/Refunds:
Returns and refunds will only be accepted if I significantly misrepresent an item, NO EXCEPTIONS. Many of the items I sell are well over 100 years old. Inherently, these items will have some minor or light wear. Any major flaws and damages (ie. Chips or cracks) will be clearly disclosed in the item description.
Shipping and Handling
Item location:
New Hampshire, USA
Shipping to:
Worldwide
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