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THBThomas Edison Signed and Inscribed Photograph
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LiveNov 17, 2017 - Nov 18, 2017
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Edison, Thomas (1847-1931). Sepia photograph, 9.5 x 11 in. including margins, inscribed and signed "Thom. A. Edison," Orange, NJ, November 28, 1926. Photograph matted, and framed, 14.75 x 16 in.
Thomas Edison inscribes a photograph "To my little neighbors." This is likely a unique image. Everett Colby, Jr. and Charles L. Colby, both also sign the photograph in the lower margin beside Edison's bold signature. Additionally signed by Gilbert Murray, a professor of Greek from England who had been visiting the Colby family. The reverse of the frame bears an additional note, "For Everett Colby, Jr. Taken on Mr. Edison's upper porch at his home in Llewellyn Park-New Jersey. With Gilbert Murray, Prof. of Greek in England, who was visiting Everett Colby-November 28, 1926."
Some fading to photograph. Signatures strong, legible, especially inscription and signature of Edison. Not examined outside frame.Condition
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