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Thomas Edison

Edison on turning 80: “The birthday I have just passed was a notable and pleasant one”

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Edison on turning 80: “The birthday I have just passed was a notable and pleasant one”

TLS signed with his instantly-recognizable ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, February 17, 1927. Letter to W. H. McMaster, president of Mt. Union College. In full: “The birthday I have just passed was a notable and pleasant one, and your message of congratulation and good-will gives me an opportunity to greet and thank you for your kind remembrance.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few small fold separations, uniform mild toning, small pencil notation, and a few edge tears, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #373 - Ended July 13, 2011





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