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Lot #99
Thomas Edison Signature with Handwritten Postscript - "The enemy has dropped to the 'racket'"

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

Large ink 'umbrella' signature, "Thomas A. Edison,” on an off-white 8.25 x 1.75 sheet clipped from the close of a letter, which bears a postscript from Edison, commenting on an unnamed adversary, and signing with his last name initial, "The enemy has dropped to the 'racket,' E." In fine condition, with two vertical folds.

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