Universal Edison, Thomas. (1847–1931) Signed Stock Certificate Ready To Use [LXujH52O]

Original stock certificate for 75 shares of common capital stock in the Edison Storage Battery Corporation of New Jersey, issued to J. Wesley Allison for $1,000, dated July 17, 1901 and signed at conclusion in black ink by Thomas A. Edison. The three signatures on the stock certificate have been marked "cancelled" in another hand, partially obscuring Edison's signature. Together with a 1903 notarized certificate of transfer of stock and a TLS from the later purchaser, noting sale of the stock balance. One large chip to the lower left corner of the stock certificate and some rippling along left; overall in fine to very fine condition. 8 x 12.75 inches.

The Edison Storage Battery Company was organized in New Jersey on May 27, 1901, to develop, manufacture, and sell Thomas Edison's alkaline storage battery. It produced batteries for mining lamps, train lighting and signaling, submarines, electric vehicles, and other uses. The company had its own research department and sales force, but it also sold batteries through separate sales companies, including the Edison Storage Battery Supply Company and Miller Reese Hutchison, Inc. In June 1932, the company merged with Thomas A. Edison, Inc.