Lot 234
Edison, Thomas. Fine umbrella signature in black ink. (1847- 1931) Inventor and physicist. He developed the Edison Universal Stock Printer and manufactured telegraphs until 1876 when he began his research. He invented the phonograph (1877), the carbon- filament light bulb (1879) and motion picture equipment. Altogether he held patents for over 1000 inventions.
Typed Letter Signed One page, quarto, On his personal "From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison, Orange, N.J." stationery. Watermarked with trademark umbrella signature. January 22, 1917.
Transcribed as follows: " My dear Mr. Lyndon: / I am sending herein our check [in pencil, $5000.00] in payment of your account in full for services rendered, in judicial capacity, on the subject of the Edison Submarine Type Storage Battery.
I am much gratified that a man of your reputation and ability had found in my battery the virtues which prompt you to arrive at the conclusion stated in your report.
I want to thank you for the fair, unbiased manner in which you have proceeded in this investigation and to express my appreciation of your services. / Very truly, / Thomas Edison". Fine.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Acquired directly from Lamar Lyndon's nephew. Unpublished and never before offeredfor public sale.
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