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Edison, Thomas Alva. 1847-1931. |
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Autograph Letter Signed T.A. Edison, to his lab assistant E.P. Fabbri |
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March 17, [18]81 |
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206034 |
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424 |
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66 |
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| The Library of Roger Wagner |
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03/18/2010 |
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$ 900 |
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| Description: |
| 15 lines, in pencil, on 8½x6 sheet of plain paper. |
| The great American inventor Thomas Alva Edison writes to his lab assistant (and later director of Edison Electric Light Company) Egisto P. Fabbri, "Please state what library in N.York is rich in Italian Literature we want to find where there is a complete set of the Neuvo Cimento, the Astor & Merchantile have it not." Fabbri has added a pencil note in bottom margin asking for the information Edison seeks. |
| Condition: |
| Left blank corner missing, light foxing and age toning. |
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