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Thomas Edison: Stunning early portrait of the light bulb inventor

Stunning early portrait of the light bulb inventor

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Stunning early portrait of the light bulb inventor

Fantastic early 5.25 x 7.5 cabinet photo of the young Edison, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “To L. B. Foley, from Thomas A. Edison.” Published by J. M. White & Co. of Port Huron, Michigan. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 9.5 x 12.5. In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to the borders in no way affecting the early, penetrating portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

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