Lot 235
Edison, Thomas (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." stationary. Watermarked with his umbrella signature. October 5, 1916.
In full: "Dear Sir: / I wish to retain your services as consulting engineer on storage batteries as I understand you are not now affiliated with any storage battery manufacturing concern.
If you are free to undertake work of this character, I will be glad to hear from you. / Yours truly, Thomas A. Edison".
Famous umbrella signature in black ink.
Minor foxing on edges and two water spots, neither affect text.
Fine.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Acquired directly from Lamar Lyndon's nephew. Unpublished and never before offered for public sale.
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