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Leon Gaumont

Leon Gaumont

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Leon Gaumont

Innovative French inventor and engineer who pioneered a number of developments in the earliest years of the film industry, including synchronous sound and color. Scarce ALS in French, signed “L. Gaumont,” one page, 5.25 x 7, July 15, 1931. An untranslated letter to Charles Le Fraper, founder and editor of the early film journal Courrier Cinematographique, mentioning an article in a recent issue relating to “du cinema parlant’ (talking pictures) and a similar article published in 1910 in the journal L’Illustration. In fine condition, with mild overall toning. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #384 - Ended March 22, 2012