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Lot #225
Thomas Edison

Edison plays hardball with factory cost overruns

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Edison plays hardball with factory cost overruns

ALS, in pencil, signed “Edison,” one page, 4 x 7, no date. Letter to Major Eaton. In full: “The sum given when we came to understanding about factory was $75,000—It’s no fault of mine that the delay runs this up—that is all that is allowable. The United Company must stand the balance & charge to investment. I don’t recognize the Moriarty contract either.” Fragile intersecting folds, uniform toning, and a small tear to blank top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #413 - Ended August 14, 2013





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