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Auction: 314 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1096

Edison, Thomas A. Choice Autograph Document Signed "Thomas A. Edison," 1 page, narrow oblong 8vo, New York, March 27, 1896. As "Guardian of William L. Edison," he writes a bank check to the American Surety Company of New York for $37.50, drawn on the Knickerbocker Trust Company, check #4. Handstamp cancellation touches the first three letters of his first name without affecting legibility. With additional signed approval handstamp and with cut cancellation not affecting signature. Overall VG. William L. Edison, the inventor´s second son, was about 18 years old at the time of this check, which was undoubtedly for a yearly insurance premium.

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