Thomas Edison Signed 1928 Personal Bank Check (BGS | Auto 9)

To Savings Investment & Trust Company of East Orange, NJ personal check #946. Hand-signed by Thomas Edison (D. 1931).

Thomas Edison’s significance comes from how completely he reshaped everyday life through practical innovation. He didn’t just invent things — he built systems that made those inventions usable, from developing the first long-lasting electric light bulb to creating the power distribution networks that let entire cities light up. His work on sound recording and motion pictures opened the door to modern entertainment and media. Edison’s real impact was his approach: relentless experimentation, large-scale research labs, and a belief that technology should solve real problems. That mindset helped push the world into the modern electrical and industrial age.

The autograph has been authenticated and encapsulated by Beckett (BGS) for authenticity purposes. The autograph has been graded 9 by BGS.

Authentication: BGS Encapsulated | Autograph Graded 10

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