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New Jersey, April 1, 1905 Thomas Edison Signed Edison Phonograph Works Stock Certificate An Edison Phonographic Works stock certificate signed by Thomas Edison as company president. 1 sheet (front and back), measuring 14" x 5.75", New Jersey, dated April 1, 1905. Certificate No. 118, issuing 5 Shares of $100 Capitol Stock to John R. Schermerhorn. Signed "Thomas A. Edison" as President and countersigned "J. F. Randolph" as Treasurer.
The stock certificate has flattened folds with edge toning and soiling. Multiple cancellation punches on the front, with three passing through Randolph's and three through Edison’s Signature. Overall, good condition.
The Edison Phonograph Works was incorporated in New Jersey on May 3, 1888 and controlled the manufacturing rights for Edison's phonograph. The factory in West Orange manufactured phonographs, cylinders, machines for the Bates Manufacturing Company, and electrical devices for the Edison Manufacturing Company. In 1914 its factory was destroyed by fire but was soon rebuilt. In 1924, the company became part of Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
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