Scarce twice-signed partly-printed DS, signed “Thomas A. Edison” and "Thos. A. Edison," one page, 11 x 7.75, December 2, 1904. Edison Storage Battery Company stock certificate issued to Thomas Edison for "Sixty seven hundred forty three Shares," signed one the front by Edison, "Thomas A. Edison," as the company's president; also endorsed on the reverse to assign and transfer the shares, "Thos. A. Edison." The front bears several affixed revenue stamps. In fine condition, with cancellation holes affecting the signature on the front. The Edison Storage Battery Company was organized in New Jersey on May 27, 1901, to develop, manufacture, and sell the alkaline storage battery that Edison had developed, which was used for mining lamps, train lighting and signaling, submarines, electric vehicles. A fantastic example boasting two variations of Edison's iconic 'umbrella' autograph.
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