Lot 104
Edison, Thomas Alva. Two Autograph Letters, Signed "Edision" and "E". Both letters in pencil and both written to C.W. Luhr, who was Vice President and Works Manager of the Edison Phonograph Works. The first letter is written at the botton of an October 30, 1923 letter from Luhr to Edison, regarding complaints received of poor or non-lubrication in the Baby Console and asking to examine one or two of the returned items. Edition writes, "Luhr, I will try and get one. Such things will always occur where mfrs do not check everything by Inspectors. Edison." The second letter is written on toned, ruled paper, "Luhr I have some Reproducers that the limiting pin & (drawing) holder lets weight down lower than others. Also I note that cord apparently varies in length and some diamond points when playing has the lever at a different angle than others -- E." Fine except for toning and a few edge chips.
The phonograph was Edison’s favorite invention. He patented the phonograph in 1877 while working on improvements to Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. Then concentrating on the electric light, Edison did not make improvements in the phonograph or market the invention for another ten years. On October 10, 1887, Edison organized the Edison Phonograph Company. He continued to improve the phonograph for the next 40 years.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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