TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison” with his classic umbrella signature, one page, 8 x 6.75, personal From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, December 4, 1909. Letter to his employee and part-time secretary William Carman, in full: “In compliance with your request I agree to give you an option for three months on the twenty two acres at Menlo Park, New Jersey, at $300.00 per acre. The option to date from December 1st 1909.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait photo of Edison to an overall size of 23.5 x 15.5; the reverse bears a “Property of General Electric Company” label. In fine condition, with light creasing and multiple intersecting folds.
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