Unique matte-finish 11 x 9.5 photo of Edison on his porch in West Orange, New Jersey, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, "To my little neighbors, Thos. A. Edison.” Additionally signed by British scholar Gilbert Murray and the two young Colby boys, Everett Colby, Jr. and Charles L. Colby. The photo is dated in another hand, "Orange, N.J., Nov. 28th, 1926." Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 14.75; the frame's backing is annotated: "For Everett Colby, Jr. Taken on Mr. Edison's upper porch at his home in Llewellyn Park—New Jersey. With Gilbert Murray, Prof. of Greek in England, who was visiting Everett Colby—November 28, 1926." In fine condition, with light fading to the image.
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