Partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 13.25 x 8, July 17, 1901. Stock certificate issued to Thomas A. Edison for “Three Thousand Shares of the Capital Stock of the Edison Storage Battery Company.” Signed at the conclusion by Edison as president with his classic ‘umbrella’ signature, and countersigned by John F. Randolph as the company’s treasurer; both of their signatures have been scribbled over by a secretarial hand; the reverse is also endorsed by Edison. In fine condition. The Edison Storage Battery Company was organized in New Jersey on May 27, 1901, to develop, manufacture, and sell the alkaline storage battery that Edison had developed, which was used for mining lamps, train lighting and signaling, submarines, and electric vehicles. An attractive document issued to its very president and founder.
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