New York and New Jersey, 1888-1903. Including: 1. Manuscript Document New Jersey, April 30, 1888. 3 leaves, on legal size paper. Certified copy of Certificate of the Organization of the Edison Phonograph Works. Docketed on verso. 2. Typed Document New Jersey, May 5, 1888. 3 leaves, on legal size paper. Minutes of Meeting of the Stockholders of the Edison Phonograph Works. Docketed on verso. 3. Broadside New York, no date (ca. 1880s-1890s). Printed broadside "Phonograph Entertainment...Edison's Latest Improved Machine..." 13 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (342 x 171 mm). 4. Engraved Edison United Phonograph Company Collateral Trust Mortgage Bond Bond #32. For $1,000, 4% Collateral Trust Mortgage Gold Bond, green. 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (342 x 247 mm). 5. One printed certificate of guarantee from the Ansell, Bishop & Turner, Inc. for a Victrola manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. Also including two small illustrated advertisements for Edison's phonograph.