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The brilliant Thomas Edison is often regarded as the greatest American inventor as his inventions had a colossal impact on our modern world. His invention process consisted of working with researchers and employees in and was one of the first inventors to do so. During his lifetime he had 1,093 patents, most of which were for the telephone, electric light, the telegraph, batteries and the phonograph.
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Western Union Thomas Edison Stock Ticker Tape Machine. Sold for over $20,000.
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Original 19th Century Thomas Edison-Designed Universal Stock Ticker — Low Serial #441
Rare universal stock ticker designed by Thomas Edison in 1871, which revolutionized Wall Street by synchronizing stock prices across all exchange companies, allowing for exponential efficiencies of scale in the financial markets. Edison’s design also made smaller exchanges obsolete, allowing for centralized command and control in New York, thus precipitating the rise of the NYSE. One of his first major inventions, Edison designed the stock ticker for a subsidiary of Western Union, which manufactured this model 3A in the 1870s. Machine has a low serial # of 441, indicating it was one of the first universal stock tickers produced.
Ticker machine is lacquered in brass, and accompanied by four additional stock ticker type wheels. Serial number is engraved to side, along with ”ET-3-A / Universal Ticker / 22-OHMS”. Ticker is mounted on original circular base with Western Union logo in gilt cartouche over black paint. Measures 8.75” in diameter across the base and approximately 10.5” tall, with glass dome cover measuring 9.5” in diameter and 12” tall. Expected wear, overall in very good condition, with dramatic presentation. Sold for $12,500.
Thomas Edison’s Universal Stock Ticker, Circa 1900
Rare universal stock ticker designed and manufactured by Thomas Edison, circa 1900. Edison’s invention revolutionized Wall Street by synchronizing stock prices across the exchange companies, allowing for the meteoric rise of the NYSE in the early 20th century. It was one of Edison’s earliest major inventions, first designed for a subsidiary of Western Union, and then manufactured by his own company, as evidenced by the stamp on the side, “M’F’D. BY / T.A. EDISON, INC”, with a serial number of 11804. While not the earliest universal stock ticker, this model is preferred by collectors as it originates from Edison’s factory.
Ticker machine is made of brass, with a cast iron base, and replacement glass dome. With original parts but missing the ink box and tape spindle. Machine measures 7.5″ in diameter across the base and approximately 11″ tall, 16.5″ with glass dome cover. Expected wear, overall in very good condition. Sold for $6,300.
Thomas Edison Signed Portrait Measuring Over 7” x 12.5” — With JSA COA
Beautiful signed portrait of Thomas Edison, with his characteristic umbrella signature signed in fountain pen, ”Thos A Edison”. Very large portrait measures 7” x 12.5” (visible portion), matted and framed to a size of 15.75” x 21.25”. Not examined out of frame, but matte photo appears in very good to near fine condition. With JSA COA. Sold for $4,950.
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Rare Signed Photo
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford signed photo, dated 28 March 1915 via copyright marking. Photo depicts Edison posing with Henry Ford, both of whom had winter homes nearby each other in Florida. Signed along mat, “Thos A Edsion” and beside his signature, “Henry Ford” with “To Hutch” written above signatures in an unknown hand. Black and white photo measures 9.75″ x 7.5″ and is mounted to a mat to an overall size of 13″ x 11″. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,490.
Thomas Edison Signed Stock Certificate for ”Edison Phonograph Works”
Thomas Edison signs a stock certificate ”Thos A Edison” as President of Edison Phonograph Works of New Jersey. Dated 18 May 1888, the year of the company’s founding, it’s issued to R.L. Cutting in the amount of 200 shares. Best known as inventor of the incandescent light bulb, Edison was also the genius behind the phonograph, kinetoscope (an early machine to view motion pictures), ore-mill machinery, the dictating machine and more. With the phonograph, Edison pioneered sound recording. Stock certificate measures approximately 8” x 4”. Some discoloration along left side and various unobtrusive cancellation marks. In very good condition with a bold signature by Edison. Sold for $2,520.
Thomas Edison signed stock in the Edison Storage Battery Company, presciently founded in 1901 to manufacture batteries for electric cars. Dated 17 July 1901, Edison signs ”Thomas A. Edison” as President. Attractive document printed in green and black measures 13.25” x 8”. Stock is marked as cancelled with a faint swivel through Edison’s signature, and staple punctures to left edge, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,500.
Thomas Edison limited signed edition of ”A Million And One Nights: A History of The Motion Picture”, published by Simon & Schuster: New York: 1926. Two-volume set is #142 in a first edition limited to 327 copies. Volume 1 is signed, ”Thos A. Edison” in black ink on a page bearing his printed endorsement of the book and its author. It is also signed by the author, ”Terry Ramsaye” upon the limitation page and also bears his autograph inscription to a half-title page, reading, ”Inscribed to / THE IRENE KUHN / in affection as a friend / in appreciation as a coworker / in admiration as a contemporary / performer on the stage of life / Terry Ramsaye / June 6, 1938 / New York”. Lengthy work runs 868pp. total. Top edges gilt. Beautifully rebound in terracotta cloth boards with leather spines and gilt lettering. Both volumes measure 7.75” x 10.75”. Insect damage to the margins of approximately 15 pages of Volume 1 not affecting text or plates and a chip to gilt on top edge, else near fine. Front boards of Volume 2 show staining, else very good. Sold for $1,875.
Elegantly Signed Copy of Thomas Edison’s Biography, “Boy’s Life”
Thomas Edison signed copy of his biography, “Boy’s Life”. Also signed and inscribed by the book’s author, William Meadowcraft. Meadowcraft was a confidant and colleague of Edison, therefore gaining personal insight into his life. Harper & Brothers: New York: 1921. Signed by Edison, “Thomas A. Edison” in black ink with his famous “umbrella” signature above Meadowcraft’s inscription, which reads, “To my esteemed friend, C.M. Riley, with kindest regards and good wishes, Wm H. Meadowcraft / December 3, 1925”. Also includes a second facsimile signature by Edison. In original blue cloth boards with an illustration of Edison to cover. Runs 360pp. Toning to pages and minor wear to board edges. Very good. Sold for $1,606.
Thomas and Mina Edison’s Letter to Their Daughter — “…glad to hear that the phonograph dance music was a success. / Daddy E.”
Thomas Edison’s signed inscription closes a letter penned by his wife, Mina Miller Edison, to their daughter, Madeleine, in college at Bryn Mawr. The great inventor writes: “Hope you got thru your examinations OK – glad to hear that the phonograph dance music was a success. Daddy E.” The phonograph was an invention of his. The 3pp. card-style, undated letter on “Glenmont / Llewellyn Park” (their New Jersey home) stationery measures 6″ x 7.25″. Minor soiling, else near fine. Sold for $1,606.
Thomas Edison check signed, with Edison’s bold umbrella signature in black fountain pen, ”Thos A Edison”. Check is dated 14 November 1916, filled out in another hand to Ira M. Miller, Edison’s brother-in-law and the sales agent for Edison’s electric car company, The Lansden Company. Check measures 8.5” x 3”. Minute smudging to signature and cancellation marks over the umbrella. Near fine condition. Sold for $1,063.
Thomas Edison Stock Signed for the Edison International Corporation
Thomas Edison stock signed for the Edison International Corporation, signed by Edison as its President, ”Thos. A. Edison”. Dated 24 April 1918, stock is accented in luminous gilt on its borders, along with a gilt corporate seal and eagle vignette at top. Document measures approximately 10.25” x 8”. Shallow folds, light wear, and cancellation holes partially affecting Edison’s signature, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $1,000.
Thomas Edison Signed Check
Thomas Edison check signed “Thos A Edison” as president of the Edison Botanic Research Corporation. Check from the EBRC is dated 26 December 1928 and made out to William H. Hacid in the amount of $37.00. Measures 8.25″ x 3″. Standard cancellations, else near fine. Sold for $845.
Thomas Edison signed check upon the Edison Botanic Research Corporation account. Written to Clevens & Phelps Inc. for $120.70, undated check is signed ”Thos. A. Edison”. Measures 8.25” x 3”. Toning and usual bank cancellation marks. Also includes a 6.25” x 3.5” Thomas Edison 100th Anniversary First Day Cover, postmarked 11 February 1947. Both are matted to an overall size of 13.5” x 13.25”. Near fine condition. Sold for $825.
Thomas Edison Signed Edison Botanic Research Corporation Check
Thomas Edison check signed with his famous umbrella signature during the penultimate year of his life. The great inventor signs ”Thos A. Edison” as President of his Edison Botanic Research Corporation. Check, date stamped 18 December 1929 is also signed by the company’s treasurer, addressed to a Charles Dally in the amount of twenty-seven dollars. Measures 8.5” x 3”. Check has been matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5” x 22.25”. Standard bank cancellations, else near fine. Sold for $787.
Thomas Edison Signed Check — Dated 16 January 1929
Thomas Edison signed check, dated 16 January 1929. Written to J.O. Miller for $80.00, check is printed Edison Botanic Research Corporation, West Orange, New Jersey and signed ”Thos. A. Edison.” Measures 8.25” x 3”. Toned with the bank cancellation perforations partially affecting signature, overall very good. Sold for $649.
“The New York Times” From 30 October 1929 Reporting on “Black Tuesday”, the Stock Market Crash of 1929 With Headline “Stocks Collapse in 16,410,030-Share Day”
“The New York Times” from 30 October 1929 following “Black Tuesday” on 29 October, the panic-fueled day of selling that plunged the United States into the Great Depression. The record of over 16 million shares traded on Wall Street that day wouldn’t be broken until nearly forty years later, and caused a loss of $14 billion dollars in value. “The New York Times” devotes four columns to its headline, “Stocks Collapse in 16,410,030-Share Day, But Rally at Close Cheers Brokers; Bankers Optimistic, to Continue Aid”, with the use of the term “Stocks Collapse” extremely rare in reporting from that time. The coverage is tempered, though, with an almost eerily optimistic tone, clearly lacking the benefit of hindsight: sub-heads include “Leaders See Fear Waning / Point to ‘Lifting Spell’s in Trading as Sign of Buying Activity.” They continue, “Hope Seen in Margin Cuts”, “Sentiment in Wall St. More Cheerful”, “Officials Are Optimistic” and “Bankers Believe Liquidation Now Has Run Its Course and Advise Purchases”. It wouldn’t be until 8 July 1932, however, when stocks bottomed out, although the heaviest sell-off had already happened when this issue hit newsstands. Newspaper is very scarce, as the full impact of the crash and the Great Depression weren’t anticipated at the time, and issue is complete, running 52pp., with coverage of the crash extending through page 7. Paper measures 17.75″ x 22.5″. Expected toning, but overall in very good to near fine condition given the fragility of newspaper, with very little chipping. Sold for $1,500.
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