Edison Botanic Research Corporation check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed with his 'umbrella' signature by Edison, "Thos. A. Edison," payable to John W. Small for $4, stamp-dated August 14, 1928. Another hand has added "Book" in the memo field. In fine condition. The reverse of the check is endorsed by both Small and by John K. Small, with the latter being a prominent botanist who wrote extensively on the plants of Florida. Given that Edison had a laboratory in Fort Myers and experimented extensively with plants, mainly in pursuit of a substitute for rubber, it seems likely that the purchase was directly related to his own research.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$150.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
