^Lot 230 Thomas Edison

TLS signed with his instantly-recognizable ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x 11, From the laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, February 25, 1913. Letter to Canadian Prime Minister Robert Borden. In full: “This will introduce Mr. H. C. Record, identified with our organization in Toronto, the R. S. Williams & Sons Company, Ltd. If you can see your way clear I would appreciate your talking to Mr. Record about my Dictating Machine, in connection with any interest in it you may have. I believe you understand that a considerable number of the members of the Canadian Parliament are at the present time using the instrument.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, with one fold passing through a single letter of signature and uniform toning. Starting in 1900 Williams & Sons became the Canadian distributor for Edison phonographs and records. This association continued until 1926. Correspondence from Edison mentioning any of his inventions is quite desirable.