1864, Virginia. State of Virgnina, Montgomery County Six Year $1000 Bond. Some soiling. Overall Fine.

Early 1880, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate. Blue. Engraved vignette of horses at top center, small child at bottom center. Stamp and punch cancelled. Fine.

1846, Massachusetts. Stock certificate for 3 shares. Scarce. Uncancelled. Small edge tear at top margin. Fine.

1865, Brooklyn. Attractive Assessment Certificate for Flogging Layfette paying #3,700.28 for improvements. Signed “A.M. Wood,” by ALFRED M. WOOD (1825-1895) May of Brooklyn. During the Civil War, Wood was injured and captured during the Battle of First Manassas. After being exchanged, Wood returned to active duty, but he was injured during First Bull Run and discharged. Black / White. Vignette of an allegorical female at top center. Pen cancellation affects Wood’s signature. Very light paper loss at center of certificate. Heavy crease marks. A rare and unusual certificate dated just on day before the assassination of President Lincoln.

1876, Pennsylvania. Bond for $100. Black/White. Numerous vignettes. Punch cancelled and very fine

1891, New York. Stock certificate for one hundred shares. Green. Vignette of locomotive exiting switchyard at top right. Issued to and signed on verso by WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER (1841-1922). Punch cancelled

1901, Pennsylvania. A City National Bank stock for 5 shares. Punch and pen cancelled and in very fine condition.

1903, Minnesota. Stock certificate for 6455 shares. GreenBlack. View of mountains with a smelting operation at center flanked by smaller views of miners at work in upper corners. Litho. If ever there existed a great American Corporation that should have failed in its early years, 3M is certainly it. Founded in 1902 by five Minnesota businessmen in the small town of Two Harbors, the company was formed to mine corundum, an ideal mineral for making sandpaper and grinding wheels. As mining and product sales were underway, the mineral turned out to be a lower quality mineral, causing poor product quality and sales. On the brink of failure, the company founders closed their mine, moved the company to Duluth, Minnesota and began the manufacture of sandpaper with abrasive materials purchased from outside sources. This certificate is signed by two of the company's founders, HENRY S. BRYAN, the first president of the company who had been involved in the railroad business, and JOHN DWAN, first secretary of the company and a local attorney. A superb early certificate signed by two founders of one of America's most dynamic corporations. Stamp cancellation not affecting signatures. Extremely Fine.

1958, New York. Bond for $1000. Orange with orange overlay. Perferation cancelled. Very fine.

GARDINER G. HUBBARD. 1850, Boston. Stock certificate for 300 shares of the Boston and Chelsea Railroad Company issued to and signed "Gardiner G Hubbard" on the verso. Black on white paper. Receipt glued to the left edge and pen cancelled on the front not affecting the signature. Light soiling and in very good condition.

(Cornelius Vanderbilt Trustees - William K. Vanderbilt, Chauncey Depew, Alice G. Vanderbilt, Alfred G. Vanderbilt and Reginald C. Vanderbilt). DS. 2pp. 12" x 8". New York. April 15, 1912 [the date of the Titanic sinking]. A partly printed document concerning the transfer of 265 shares of the Pittsburghm McKeesport and Youghiogheny Railroad Company. The shares were issued to "Alice G. Vanderbilt, Alfred G. Vanderbilt, William K. Vanderbilt, Chauncey M. Depew, Edward V.W. Rossiter, Trustees under the will of Cornelius Vanderbilt, deceased". It is then signed by Alice G. Vanderbilt, Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Chauncey M. Depew, William K. Vanderbilt and Reginald C. Vanderbilt on a separate document. The stock certificate is punch cancelled, but the signed document is not. The overall condition is fine.

Benjamin Brewster. DS. 1pp. 13" x 9". Illinois. December 3, 1889. A "Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific" bond for $5,000 issued to and signed by Benjamin Brewster. There is a railroad vignette in the upper right corner and a receipt glued to the left side. It has been punch and stamp cancelled, though not affecting Brewster's large signature. It is in fine condition overall.

1842 , Pennsylvania. Stock certificate for 25 shares. Black. Wonderful engraved vignette of standing liberty, eagle and shield with a sailing ship in the background. This certificate was issued as the Bank of the United States of North America following the lengthy ideological struggle between President Andrew Jackson and bank president Nicholas Biddle. During his tenure as President of the Bank, Biddle managed it wisely and fostered a pattern of prudent growth. However, the 1832 Presidential election brought him into direct confrontation with President Andrew Jackson who, in his inaugural address brought into question the bank's ability to create and maintain a sound and uniform currency. Biddle's reaction was an unsuccessful attempt at rechartering the bank four years prior to the charter's expiration date. Upon expiration of the Bank's charter in 1836, Biddle rechartered it in Pennsylvania, serving the same function as the old bank. He served as its president from 1836-1839, at which time he entered retirement. A very nice example of this stock. Uncancelled and Excellent.

188-, New York. Rare Proof Stock certificate for the Union Pacific Railway Company. Large, standing Liberty holding a shield and a flag with an eagle at her feet. Top center vingette of a steam locomotive. Folds. Uncancelled and fine. A gorgeous piece of railroad artwork!

A fine set of five different color varieties including both preferred and common stock certificates from the Northern Pacific Railroad. Bearing the engraved portrait of Frederick Billings, these certificates provide a wonderful example of the art of intaglio printing in the 19th century done by the National Bank Note Company. All extremely fine or better.

A fine set of three varieties of this choice, graphic railroad stock certificate. These wonderfully engraved certificates depict a steam locomotive flanked by steamboat scenes at both sides. A fine offering of an extraordinarily graphic 19th century railroad certificate. All lightly punch cancelled.

1887, Ohio. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Cleveland and Marietta Railway Company. Brown/Black. Engraved vignette of a steam locomotive. Issued to and signed on verso "in trust for A.C. Lanier by CHARLES LANIER (b. 1837). Capitalist. Lanier inherited his interest in the banking house of Winslow, Lanier & Co. from his father, J. F. D. Lanier. He served as a director of numerous railroads, Western Union Telegraph and many other companies. "One of the most capable bankers and businessmen . ." in New York. Punch cancelled and fine.

1923, Maioy. Exceptionally colorful bond depicting a stage with curtains, allegorical figures and designs. Attached adhesive revenue stamps. Superb for display. Extremely Fine.

June 1923, France. A 500 francs bond bearing 6% interest “for the repair of the damages caused by the war”. Yellow, brown and green on white paper. Top center vignette of a damaged village undergoing major repairs, complete with scaffolding. Coupons attached at bottom and the left. Lightly punch cancelled and in very fine condition.

1919, Portugal. Bond . Green. Large top center vignette of a seated allegorical female flanked by globes. Stamp cancelled and very fine.

Issued to J.S. Morgan & Co. London, Eng. First Preferred Stock Black. #A423 Both JP Morgan and JS Morgan sign for their brokerage firms on the same certificate. Signed on verso by J.S. Morgan and on front by J. Pierpont Morgan (signed as Drexel, Morgan and Co. in his hand) at left as Transfer Agent. Hole punch cancelled with J. Pierpont’s signature affected by one punch

1880, Texas. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Green/Black. Engraved vignette of cattle at watering hole. Issued to and signed on verso by RUSSEL SAGE RUSSELL SAGE (1816 - 1906). Banker; financier; congressman. As the originator of "put and call options", Sage greatly changed the way speculators played the stock market. Among America's most powerful and wealthy bankers, he financed Jay Gould and made a vast fortune on the latter's stock manipulations. "Sage was one of the shrewdest and most conservative of all great financiers." (DAB) At one time he is said to have had $27,000,000 out on call loans. At the time of his death he left a fortune worth an estimated $70,000,000. Also Signed as president by JAY GOULD (1836 - 1892); Railroad magnate; Financier; Stock market manipulator. Gould began his rise by gaining control of a small Vermont railroad in 1860 at the age of 24. Over the next 10-15 years he made a fortune by buying and selling railroads and manipulating their stock. His most famous railroad battle came in the late 1860's when, along with Jim Fisk and Daniel Drew, he struggled for control of the Erie Railroad against "Commodore" Vanderbilt. Gould went on to become "the most hated man in America" when his attempt to corner the gold market caused a panic termed "Black Friday" in September 1869. Turning towards western railroads in the 1870's, he came to own or control numerous roads, including the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific. It is estimated that he controlled about 10% of the railroad track in the U.S. by 1880. He went on to gain control of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and the New York elevated railroad. At his death, his fortune was estimated to be $72 million. Very light browning along top edge. A couple of small, light ink stains affect nothing. Paper thinning at top left near attached stub lightly affecting border. Stamp and punch cancellations, the latter affecting Gould's signature.

1860, Caracas, Venezuela. $1,000 First Mortgage Nine Percent Coupon Bond. Black on Blue paper. Steam locomotive vignette at top center. Litho. Dual language bond printed in Spanish and English. Issued to fund the railroad from Caracas to Petare, Venezuela. One of only 90 issued under an a concession issued by the Government of Venezuela granted to Jose M. Rojas, Juan Marcano, John J. Flanagan and William Hatfield to build a railroad from Caracas to Petare, Venezuela “with the privilege of extending it to Guaranas and Guatire, and authorized the organization of a company or corporation for the purpose of building and equipping said road.” All coupons remain. A rare railroad bond from South America. Folds. Very Fine.

1929, Berlin,Germany. Stock certificate for 100 Reichsmark. Ornate multi-colored border and central design. Embossed company seal at lower left. Litho. by Giesecke & Devrient. Uncancelled and Extremley Fine.

1841, Massachusetts. Black. Stock certificate for 50 shares. A fine, detailed engraved vignette of an early steamboat at top center, steam locomotive crossing a bridge at left. The road extended 44 miles from Boston, Massachusetts to Providence, Rhode Island. One of America's earliest railroads. Pen cancelled and Extremely Fine.

Stock certificate for one share of the Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana.Black. Issued to and signed on verso by FREDERICK BILLINGS (1823- 1890). President of the NPRW. Billings Montana was named after him. Billings became a lawyer and in 1849, the year gold was found in California, he went west to make his fortune. He made it quickly, soon becoming a successful lawyer and realestate developer in San Francisco and one of the richest men in California. Signed as president of the company by SAMUEL T. HAUSER (1833 1914). Pioneer miner, capitalist and territorial governor of Montana. A rare association of these two western business pioneers. Billings signature remains uncancelled while Hauser’s is lightly affected by small punch cancellations.

1911, Barcelona. Stock certificate of the SOCIEDAD GENERAL DE AUTOMOVILES S.A.. Black. A large vignette at left center margin of an early automobile. A great certificate for display. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

WASHINGTON A. ROEBLING (1837-1926). An American engineer, Roebling designed the Cincinnati bridge across the Ohio, but is best remembered for the Brooklyn Bridge.1922, New York. A Harlo Manufacturing Company stock signed by Washington A. Roebling on the verso. The stock was for .92 shares issued to the John A Roebling Sons Company. There is an orange corporate seal and a dark signature on the back. It is in fine condition overall.

1906, Paris, France. Stock certificate for 100 shares. GreenYellow. A wonderful art nouveau certificate depicting a lady driving an open seat automobile at center, male and female figures at either side. Coupons below. Great for display. Uncancelled and in Excellent condition.

1907, Spain. Stock certificate. Gray/Black/Yellow/Tan. An extremely large certificate measuring 15 3/4" x 18 1/2". Ornate certificate with a vignette of cow beneath a Star of David at top center.Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

1856, Paris, France and Virginia. Stock certificate for 100 francs. Light Gray/Black. An unusual certificate with vignettes of four American presidents, Thomas Jefferson, William Henry Harrison, James Madison and James Monroe. One of the many European land companies formed for emigration and colonization in the United States. A nice American development related stock. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

JAMES B. HAGGIN. 1881, New York. Certificate of the Homestake Mining Company for one share signed "J B Haggin" as president. Black on white paper. Large central engraving of two Indians kneeling on a cliff; they are overlooking items of modern progress, such as the steam locomotive, a bridge, a Conestoga wagon and a small factory. Stamp and punch cancelled, though not affecting Haggin's signature. It is in very fine condition overall.

1883, London. Scrip certificate for $75,000. Black. This certifies that bonds amounting to $75,000 “have been deposited with the National Safe Deposit Company, Limitied, London...” These were issued to certify that bonds were being held by the banks while Bondholders Committee was attempting to collect from the United States Government, an action which, of course was not successful. An exceptionally large denomination for this issue. Fine.

1899, Bruxelles. Bond for 100 francs with complete coupons below. Blue and tan on white paper. Colorful, detailed artwork surrounds the entire certificate, showing African plantation workers, small steam locomotives and natives. Stamp cancelled across part of the text and in very fine condition.

JAMES C. FARGO. 1890, New York. A certificate for 143 shares of the Merchants Despatch ransportation Company signed "Jas. C. Fargo" once on the front as president and once on the back. The shares were issued to "Jas. C. Fargo Executor". Black on white paper with a fancy, engraved border. Pen cancelled in pink ink, including one through the autograph on the front. Receipt glued to the left side and in fine condition.

NORVIN GREEN. 1858, Louisville. Certificate for 200 shares of the New Orleans and Ohio Telegraph Lessees signed by "N. Green" as president. Black on white paper. Two vignettes of allegorical woman and one of an early steam locomotive passing a boat in a canal. Ink and cut cancelled. Light soiling, wrinkling and pinholes and in very good condition.

ERRETT LOBBAN CORD. 1937, Delaware. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Pan American Airways Corporation issued to and signed "E. L. Cord" on a receipt stapled to the certificate. He signed this in the year his automobile company failed. Green on white paper. Lightly punch cancelled but not affecting the dark signature. It is in very fine condition.

L.L. BEAN. 1937, Delaware. Certificate for 40 shares of the Pan American Airways Corporation issued to and signed by "Leon L. Bean" on the verso. The stock has orange borders and background with a facsimile signature of Juan Trippe. The piece is lightly punch cancelled, including two small holes that barely touch Bean's signature. It is in very fine condition overall.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JONES. 1873, Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh, Virginia and Charleston Railway Company stock certificate for two shares signed "B F Jones" as president. Black on white paper. Top center vignette of a factory complex spewing forth smoke. Light staining to two extreme edges and punch cancelled, including four through Jones' signature. It is in fine condition.

1766, Spain. One share. Engraved vignette of the royal arms of Guipuzcoa with an extremely ornate border design depicting an indian, female figure, fruits, weapons and plants as well as a number of boxes of the company’s freight. Printed on vellum. Attached embossed white seal which also depicts the Guipuzcoa royal arms. The Caracas company was formed by a group of merchants in the Guipuzcoa province near San Sebastian, in the Basque region of Spain. Its primary purpose was trading with the Caracas province of Venezuela as well as the development of agriculture and the oversight of Orinoco river to the Hacha river in order to prevent illegal trading by the Dutch from Curacao. This company was the first of the great spanish overseas trading companies and the first Spanish trading company known to have issued public stock. At 21 Elizabeth Farnese (1692-1766), the Queen consort of Spain, was married to Philip V of Spain. Exerting great influence of the weak Philip, she strongly supported the policy of Alberoni, one aim of which was to recover the ancient Italian possessions of Spain (eventually both Sardinia and Sicily were seized by the Spanish). Elizabeth was such a staunch supporter of this policy that she even placed herself at the head of one division of the Spanish army as French forces advanced to the Pyrenees! Ultimately, Elizabeth's ambition was grievously disappointed. The Triple Alliance thwarted her plans, and in 1720 the allies made the banishment of Alberoni a condition of peace, and the Spanish were forced to abandon Sicily. In the end, all Elizabeth’s entreaties failed to prevent the abdication of Philip, who gave up the throne to his heir in 1724, and retired to the palace of La Granja. Seven months later, the death of the young king recalled Philip to the throne. During his declining years, Elizabeth directed the whole policy of Spain toward securing thrones in Italy for her sons. In 1736 she had the satisfaction of seeing her dreams realized with the accession of her son Don Carlos, later Charles II of Spain, to the throne of the Two Sicilies and his recognition by the powers in the treaty of Vienna. An important, early Spanish trading company stock and historically signicant issued to the most powerful woman in Spain at the time. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

THEODORE VAIL (1845-1920). Vail, a telephone and utilities pioneer, was president of American Telephone and Telegraph. 1890, New Jersey. A $1,000 bond bearing 6% interest signed by “Theo Vail” as president. Blue and black on white paper. Top center litho of the company’s logo. Complete coupons attached to the right. Uncancelled and in extremely fine condition with a dark signature

1880, New York. $5,000 6% gold bond. Black. Engraved vignettes of a steamship at left, locomotive and harbor at right. The Western Division began at the ATSF at Isleta, New Mexico and met at the Southern Pacific at Needles, California. One of only five pieces that surfaced in the ATSF archive. Uncancelled and VF.

18—. Santiago Chile. Bond for 1000 pesos bearing 5%. Green\Black. A fine engraving of a seated liberty and lion flanked by a railroad and ship scene. Smaller vignette of the bank building below and a fine engraved vignette of the Chilean coast at left. Unique. A few folds. Fine.

18—. Santiago, Chile. 5% Stock. Green. Engraved vignette of coat-of-arms flanked by spread-eagle vignettes. Accompanied by two pages of hand drawn documents detailing the initial design of the certificate. Unique. Folds. Fine.

1865, Virginia. Stock certificate for 50 shares. Black. Nice multi-vignetted certificate depicting seated Liberty at top center, agriculture scenes at either side. Litho. Signed as president of the company by Confederate general JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON (1807 – 1891). Confederate General. One of the South’s highest ranking officers during the war, Johnston was the highest ranking army officer to resign from the Federal army and join the Confederate cause. This example is one of three we know of to date. A fine scripophily rarity signed by one of the South’s leading military figures. Trimmed close at left and right margins. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

1811, New York. Stock certificate for 10 shares. Issued to James N. Gourlay of Newburg. The bank was incorporated by an act of the state legislature on March 22, 1811. Litho. “Newburgh had five local banks before the Civil War; the first was the Bank of Newburgh, chartered in March of 1811, and for 23 years it remained the only banking institution in the district. The bank expanded quickly to meet the financial needs of a growing commercial population, opening a branch in Ithaca in 1818 which operated for twelve years. So successful was the Bank in making loans "to the westward" that it soon began sending its cashiers and two directors west on business trips to make loans, effect exchanges, and transact other business. Banks at this time were permitted to print their own money, and the designs for the Bank of Newburgh bills included "views of romantic scenery between this place and West Point. In 1935 the name was changed to the National Bank of Newburgh. In 1959 it merged with County National Bank, in 1970 with Empire National Bank, and in 1983 with Bank of New York.” A rare early American banking stock. Pen cancelled and fine.

----, California. Unissued 1950’s stock certificate. Vignette of a spread eagle at tope center. Litho. Formed in the early 1950’s this company was created by Disney with the dream of building a theme park in California. Now known as Disneyland, it remains as an extraordinary monument to Disney’s underlying passage for the entertainment business. A rare certificate and a nice opportunity add this work famous company to an important collection.

1880, Paris, France. A bond for 500 francs. Peach background and black text on white paper. Interesting vignettes at top and bottom center margins and left and right center margins depicting early health machines, some of which look quite painful. Litho. Scalloped left edge with complete coupons attached at bottom. Uncancelled and in extremely fine condition.

1899, New York. $5000 bond bearing 4% interest. GrayBlack. Engraved vignette of a male portrait flanked by allegorical figures. Issued to Eastman Kodak & Company and signed on the verso as Treasurer for the company by GEORGE EASTMAN (1854 - 1932). Photography pioneer and manufacturer. At the age of 23 Eastman spent ninety-four daollars on photographic equipment and learned the intricacies of print development. He realized the need for small and lighter camera equipment and more practical development processes. In 1884, he developed a transparent and flexible film which was placed into production a years later. The late 1880's brought about the beginning of a long association with Thomas Edison and Eastman emerged as one of America's leading industrialists in the 1890's. Punch cancellation not affecting signature. Extremely Fine.

1861, Cuba. Stock certificate for one share of 100 pesos in Ferro-Carril y Almacenes de Deposito de Santiago de Cuba. Vignette of a steam locomotive passing by mountains and a lake. Litho. Cuban railroad stocks from this period are quite scarce. One minor piece of ink erosion at the President’s signature in lower left. Uncancelled and Fine.

1857, Kentucky. Stock certificate for 5 shares. Black, Vignette of a steam locomotive facing left. Litho. Trimmed closely at margins. A scarce railroad stock. Uncancelled and Fine.

1778, Maryland. “The State of Maryland acknowledges the receipt of Three hundred and sixty six and two thirds dollars from Jeremiah Townley Chase to be paid …with interest annually, at the rate of six per cent. per annum, agreeable to a resolve of the General Assembly of this State, begun and held at the city of Annapolis, on Friday the thirty-first of October, seventeen hundred and seventy-seven.” Signed at the conclusion by Thomas Harwood. A scarce Maryland note issued during the revolutionary war.

Jack Chrysler. DS. 1pp. 14 3/4" x 9 1/4". New York. September 23, 1947. A "State of New York Loan for Highway Improvement" bond for $5,000 issued to and signed by Jack Chrysler on the verso. Lightly punch cancelled, including one barely touching the signature; it is in very fine condition overall.

1930, Illinois. A Columbian Bank Note Company stock certificate for 100 shares issued to and signed twice by John Nuveen on the verso and on the attached stub. Punch cancellations not affecting either of Nuveen's signatures. Fine.

1782, Spain. Share for 2,000 reales. An extremely attractive certificate depicting a seated female at top center, large seated figure of Mercury at bottom with a wonderfully ornate border design. This is among the earliest varieties of Spanish banking shares known to be available. Signed by the bank's founder, Spanish financier Francois de Cabarrus. Pen notations on verso and on integral leaf. In Choice condition.

ROSCOE TURNER (1895-1970) Aviator and three time winner of the Thompson Trophy. 1948, Indian. Roscoe Turner Aeronautical Corporation Stock certificate for five shares issued to Roscoe Turner and Signed as President and on verso by Turner. Black / Red with Green underprint. Great aviation themed border with a plane at each of the four corners and a larger plane at top center. With gold embossed company seal. Uncancelled and Very Fine. After years of barnstorming and air-racing, Roscoe Turner founded the Roscoe Turner Aeronautical Crop, a fixed base operated that was based in Indianapolis, Indiana. A very attractive double-signed stock from this aviation pioneer!

PETER A.B. WIDENER. DS. 1pp. 14 3/4" x 8 1/2". Pennsylvania. 1881. A "West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company" stock certificate signed by Peter A.B. Widener. He sold 150 shares to Willaim L. Elkins, who signed it on the back. The certificate has been stamp and punch cancelled, with a few holes through the Widener signature but none throught the Elkins autograph. A receipt is glued to the left side and it is in fine condition overall. William L. Elkins (1832-1903). Shortly after the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania, Elkins surveyed the oil region and organized and operated numerous oil companies. In 1875, he became a partner of Standard Oil Company, eventually selling his interest out in 1880. The first refined gasoline was produced in one of his refineries. He became involved in street railways and, with Peter A. B. Widener, was responsible for developing many outlying areas around Philadelphia.

WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT, JR.. 1911, New York. A rare stock certificate for the Western Transit Company issued to and signed by "William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.". There is a small central vignette of a sailing ship and a receipt glued to the left side. The autograph is dark and punch cancellations do not affect it. It is in very fine condition overall.

WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT JR.. 1941, New York. A $1,000 bond issued by the State of New York to repay the state's World War I enlistment bonuses. This bond is issued to William K. Vanderbilt Jr. though not signed by him. It is lightly punch cancelled and in very fine condition overall.

1957, Massachusetts. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Issued to and signed by John Sterling Rockefeller (1904-1988). Grandson of William Rockefeller. Blue/White. Vignette at top center of an abacus flanked by allegorical male figures. Perferation and punch cancelled. Very fine.

1899, Colorado. Stock certificate for 1,000 shares. Gold/Black. Ornate design. Litho. Punch and stamp cancelled and Very Fine.

1912, Russia. Stock certificate for 125 rubles printed in Cyrillic and another language. Brown and black with a tan background on white paper. Underprinted litho of a locomotive and tender. Scalloped top and partial coupons below. Uncancelled and in very fine condition overall.

Frederic March. 1962, New York. Stock certficate for 100 shares issued to and signed by actor Frederic March on the verso. Facsimile signature of Juan Trippe. Lightly punch cancelled and in very fine condition overall.

New York. Specimen stock certificate for 100 shares. Orange/Black. Portrait in upper center with train and boat loading docks in background. A beautiful certificate wonderful for display. Extremely fine.

1945, London, England. 4% First Guaranteed Stock of the London & North Eastern Railway Company. Yellow/Black. Litho. Issued to Rear Admiral John George Lawrence Dundas (1893 - 1952). Dundas later rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral in 1948. During World War II Dundas captained the HMS Nigeria which captured an Engima machine and codebooks. Stamp cancelled and Extremely Fine.

1904, Maine. Stock certificate for 500 shares. Black with green background. Six small vignettes of miners pictured within the border design. A larger vignette at top left of miners at work. Uncancelled and very fine.

1908, Michigan. Stock certificate for 30 shares. Brown/Black. Vignette upper left corner. Stamp and punch cancelled. Very fine.

J. WALTER THOMPSON. DS. 1pp. 8 1/2" x 11". New York. 13th June 1919. A "Proxy and Waiver Irving National Bank" document signed "J Walter Thompson". The document assigned several other men to vote for Thompson at the stockholders' meeting. It is in very fine condition with a dark signature.

1921, Delaware. Stock certficate for 100 Shares. Green/Black. Vignette at top center of oil refinery. Uncancelled and Very Fine.

1872, Massachusetts. Stock certificate for 1 Share. Black on grey paper. Folds and age toning. Pen cancelled. Very good.

1943, London, England. Three Per Cent Debenture Stock of the London & North Eastern Railway Company. Black. Litho. Issued to Air Commodore Eric Digby Johnson (1892 - 1971). He fought in the both the First World War and Second World War. Stamp and punch cancelled. Fine.

1967. New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Green/White. Vignette of alegorical figures and top center. Punch and perferation cancelled. Very fine.

1934, England. 4% Redeemable Debenture Stock. Blue\Brown. Stock certificate for 100 Pounds. Ornate Design at Left. The Aire and Calder Navigation Company has a rich history dating back to as early as 1699 when Parliament passed an act to improve the navigability of the River Aire. Since its inception, the canal has been continuously improved and expanded and today is still in existence. Some light glue residue at left margin. Very Fine.

1886, England. 3 ½ Per Cent Debenture Stock certificate for four hundred pounds. Black. Litho. Ornate design at left. The Aire and Calder Navigation Company has a rich history dating back to as early as 1699 when Parliament passed an act to improve the navigability of the River Aire. Since its inception, the canal has been continuously improved and expanded and today is still in existence.

1898, Ohio. Black/White on light green background with gold seal. Stock certificate for 1 share. Vignette of building at top center. Uncancelled. Very fine.

1986. Alabama. $5000 bond bearing 7.8 interest. Oragne/Black/White. Vignete of eagle at top center.Coupons attached at top. Multiple rows of punch cancellation. Very fine.

1829, New York. Stock certificate for 5 shares. The company was chartered in 1802 for the construction of a road between Albany and Schenectady, New York. Couple of minor edge tears. Fine.

1923, New York. Stock certificate for 1000 shares. Black. Vignette at top center of indian and man at wharf. Punch cancelled and very fine.

1923, New Jersey. Stock certificate for 10 shares. Brown/Black. Vignette of Eagle at top center. Litho. Punch cancelled and very fine.

1937, New York. Brown/Black. Vignette of state seal at upper center. Loan for Canal Improvement $10,000 bond bearing 4% interest. Signed by Alfred G. Vanderbilt on the attached stock irrevocable power.

1949, New York. Blue/Black. Stock certificate for 10 shares. Vignette of locomotive at top center. Punch and stamp cancelled. Very fine.

1861, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate for 50 shares. Black on thin white paper. Top center vignette of a steamship docking station. Right vignette of a male worker, left vignette of a female worker. Signed at lower left as witness by Henry Phipps, Jr. (1839-1930). Capitalist; Manufacturer; Philanthropist. Minor paper loss at lower right corner. Fine. Pen cancellations not affecting Phipps' signature.

1873, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate for 2000 shares. Black on thin white paper with attached embossed orange company seal. Top center vignette of a steamship docking station. Right vignette of a male worker, left vignette of a female worker. Issued to and signed on the stub by Thomas A. Scott (1823-1881). Railroad executive. Fine condition. Pen cancelled.

1854, Pennsylvania. Stock certifcate for 2 shares. Black/White. Vignette of an early passenger train at top center with border vignettes of young woman feeding chickens and a man feeding his horse. Revenue stamp at lower left corner and bottom. Uncancelled and very fine.

1869, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate for 1000 shares. Black with two attached adhesive revenue stamps. Top center vignette of a train at a harbor. Left vignette of a stanidng female, right vignette of male harvesting wheat. Issued to and signed by Benjamin Franklin Jones (1824 - 1903) Pioneer in the iron and steel industries in Pittsburgh. Two spots of heavy glue at stub, fine. Pen cancellation not affecting Jones' signature.

1977, New York. An Allied Chemical Corp. Bond for $5,000. Vignette of an allegorical male at center. Punch cancelled and very fine.

1929, New York. Stock certificate for 2 shares. Green. Vignette at top center of eagle with spread wings. Uncancelled and very fine.

1939, Linz. Certificate for 100 Reichsmark. Black text with a light green background on white paper. Large mountain scene underprinted in the center of the certificate. This Austrian mine likely produced iron or some other strategic war material, and was issued in November 1939, just two months after the war started with Germany and the Soviet Union’s joint invasion of Poland. Starting in 1933, with the official takeover of the Germany government by the Nazi party, Goring was in charge of obtaining needed war materials for Germany; he did this so well that he reputedly one of the wealthiest men in the world. In 1939, Goring was appointed chairman of the secret Council for the Defense of the Reich. Uncancelled and in extremely fine condition.

1881, Montana Territory. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Black. Beautiful vignette at top center of a steam locomotive traveling past a town at the foothills of the mountains. Small vignette at bottom center of miners at work. Uncancelled and extremely fine.

1878, California. Stock certificate for 50 shares. Black. Vignette at bottom center of the Mexican emblem of an eagle holding a snake in its beak. Vignette of an altar with candelabra within the title. Mines located in the district of Altar, State of Sonora, Mexico. Uncancelled and very fine.

1982, Canada. Temporary note for $25000 bearing 14 1/4%. Blue on white paper with blue overlay. Stamp, punch and perferation cancelled. Very fine.

1907, California. $500 gold bond bearing 6% interest. Green/Black. Two small vignettes at top center of mining scenes. Coupons attached at top. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

1869, Indiana. Stock certificate for 500 shares of the Indianapolis and Vincennes Railroa Company. . Black. Attached adhesive revenue stamp at left. Signed as president by AMBROSE E. BURNSIDE (1824 - 1881). Union general in the Civil War; U.S. Senator. A West Point graduate, Burnside returned to the military in 1861 upon the outbreak of the Civil War and was appointed colonel of the 1st Rhode Island regiment. Burnside's regiment was one of the first to reach Washington, and this led to his becoming a close personal friend of Lincoln. At Bull Run, Burnside commanded the brigade which opened the battle and, in August 1861, he was commissioned brigadier-general of volunteers. Shortly after the battle of Antietam (Sept. 1862), Burnside was appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac, replacing George McClellan, despite his protestations that he was not fit for that position. Burnside was defeated at Fredericksburg (Dec. 1862), relieved of command, and transferred to the western theater in March 1863. Following an unfortunate incident at Petersburg, Burnside was blamed for the loss of 4,000 troops. Following a Board of Inquiry investigation finding which blamed him, Burnside resigned his commission. After the war, Burnside's leadership capabilities were recognized by private industry, and he was elected to numerous corporate positions. In 1870, while in Europe on business, Burnside became a trusted communications link between the French and Germans, who were at war. Burnside served as Governor of Rhode Island (1875-81) and, in 1884, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, serving in that body until his death. A form of his name has become part of the English language, and specifies the type of beard which he popularized. A few light punch cancellations. A choice example of Burnside on this certificate. . Signature intact. Fine.

1967. New York. $1000 bond bearing 4 1/4% interest. Gold/Black. Vignette of allegorical figure looking over an airport. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1909, Nevada. Certificate for 5000 shares. Brown on white paper with black text. Top center vignette of a spread eagle over a “Stars and Stripes” shield. Litho. Stamped “Promotion Stock” across the text. Small tear at top right at fold that does not go into border. Uncancelled and in very fine condition.

1884, New York. Stock certificate for 5 shares. Gray/Black on light yellow background with gold seal. Vignette of company seal flanked by train and sailing vessels at top center.

1946, New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Orange/Black. Vignette of an ealge at top center. Issued to and signed on verso by Addison Ward LaFrance, founder of Ward LaFrance best known for the fire trucks it manufactured. Excellent condition. Perf cancellations not affecting LaFrance's signature.

1956, New York. An American Bank Note Co. stock for 100 shares. vignette of a spread eagle. Punch cancelled and very fine.

New Jersey. Specimen stock certificate. Orange/Black. Vignette of indian in upper middle. A beautiful certificate. Very fine.

1924, Rhode Island. Stock certficate for 5 shares. Red/White. Vignette of allegorical female at the borders. Uncancelled and very fine.

1982. New Jersey. $5000 bond bearing 3 3/4% interest. OrangeBlack. Engraved spread-eagle vignette at top center. Lightly punch cancelled and Very Fine.

1929, New York. Stock certificate for 10 shares. Red/Black. Vignette of two allegorical figures flanking company logo. Perferation cancelled. Very fine.

1986. Delaware. Stock certificate for 1000 shares. GreenBlack. Spread-eagle vignette. Punch cancelled and very Fine.

1975. New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares of common stock. Green/Black/White. A beautiful certificate wonderful for display. Very fine.

1894, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate for 1 shares. Black. Multi-vignettes of ship at top center and dredging equipment at bottom right and left margin. Litho. A truly attractive certificate of interesting topical appeal. Lightly pen and punch cancelled and very fine condition.

1926, New York. Stock certificate for 82 shares. Green/Black. Allegorical figure at top center with water scene in background. Punch cancelled. Fine.

1928. New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares issued to F. W. VANDERBILT Blue/Black. Vignette of seated allegorical figure at top center. Perferation cancelled and very fine.

[SPECIMEN]. ----, Delaware. Stock certificate specimen in American Export Isbrandtsen Company, Inc. Brown / Black. Vignette of an allegorical female within a celestial globe pointing at a map of the world at top center. Brown underprint. Perforation cancellation at signatures. Very Fine.

1964, New York. Stock certificate for 1 shares. Red/Black. Engraved vignette of the American Express Centurion at top center. Punch cancelled and Excellent.

1863, New York. Stock certificate for 1 share of the American Express Company. Vignette of a dog head flanked by wharf scenes. Signed as President by HENRY WELLS (1806 - 1878). Expressman. and as Secretary by WILLIAM G. FARGO (1818 - 1881). Fargo got his start in the express business at age 13 through a 30 mile mail route. Sometime later, William Fargo served as a messenger with Wells & Company, the first express company to venture west of Buffalo. Fargo became a partner in Wells & Company and, in 1850, they joined with two other express companies to form the American Express Company which covered the eastern sector of the United States; Wells, Fargo & Company, formed in 1852, covered the western sector. Also signed by ALEX HOLLAND, long time secretary of American Express. Issued to William Conanat of Albany, NY. Lightly stamp cancelled. Very Fine.

1866, New York, American Express Stock Certificate, Type V for one share with rarely found Blue ornate border. Dog in circle flanked by depot and harbor scene. Signed by James Fargo, secretary, Henry Wells, president and Alexander Holland as treasurer HENRY WELLS(1806 - 1878). Expressman. Also endorsed on verso by JAMES C. FARGO (1829 - 1915). Expressman. Working along with his older brother, William, co-founder of the American Express Co., James became a prominent figure in the railroad and express industries. He became president of American Express in 1881 upon his brother's retirement from that position. Dampstaining minor split at top which is typical of this variety. Two hammer cancels, barely touch signatures. VF.

[SPECIMEN] ----, Delaware. Stock certificate specimen in American Film Technologies, Inc. Blue / Black. Vignette of an eagle at top center. Perforation cancellation at lower left and right. Very Fine.

[SPECIMEN]. 1976, Ohio. 10 1/2 % debenture certificate specimen in American Financial Corporation. Green / Black. Vignette of an allegorical female at top center. Specimen stamps at center and along bottom edge. Very Fine.

1919, New York. $100 bond bearing 5% interest. Green/Black. Signed as president by LAURENCE LA TOURETTE DRIGGS (1876 - 1945). Aviation specialist. Driggs founded the American Flying Club which comprised a veritable who’s who of successful aviators that had flown over German lines during the Great War. Active in many aspects of aviation, Driggs also co-authored Fighting the Flying Circus with Eddie Rickenbacker. Working with the War Department, the American Flying Club organized the first transcontinental air race in the United States. A choice aviation related bond signed by this important name in aviation. Coupons attached. Uncancelled and excellent

1898, West Virginia. Stock certificate for 10 shares. Green/Black with gold seal. Vignette at top center of eagle and globe. Uncancelled. Very fine.

1968. Texas. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Blue/White. Color vignette of George Washington mounted on a horse at top center. Perferation cancelled. Very fine.

1926, Hawaii. Stock certificate for 22 shares. Black. Vignette of eagle flying at top center. Pen cancelled. Very fine.

New York. Specimen common stock certificate. Brown/Black. Vignette of woman holding light in lower left. Very attractive certificate. Extremely fine.

1941, Delaware. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Green. A green eagle vignette at top center and a green map of the United States at center. Litho. Lightly punch and stamp cancelled. Very Fine

1944, New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Green on white paper. Top center vignette of the world.

1869, New York. Stock certificate for 25 shares. Black with imprinted orange revenue stamp at center. Large vignette of loading dock at top center; dog's head at top left; clasped hands at bottom left. Litho. Signed as president by WILLIAM G. FARGO (1818 - 1881); Expressman. Fargo got his start in the express business at age 13 through a 30 mile mail route. Sometime later, William Fargo served as a messenger with Wells & Company, the first express company to venture west of Buffalo. Fargo became a partner in Wells & Company and, in 1850, they joined with two other express companies to form the American Express Company which covered the eastern sector of the United States; Wells, Fargo & Company, formed in 1852, covered the western sector. The outstanding success of the American Express Company brought with it many competitors, one of which was the very powerful Merchants Union Express Company and, following a fierce competitive struggle, the Merchant's Union Express was consolidated into the American Express Company, the resulting company becoming the American Merchants Union Express with Fargo as president. A nice example of restructuring of a competitive industry in its early stages. Issued to and signed on verso by CHARLES LOCKHART (b. 1818) Pittsburgh area oil buyer, producer, refiner; President of Atlantic Refining; Board of Directors of Standard Oil. Minor glue residue at left margin from stub. Extremely Fine. Diamond cut cancellation at left with paper removed, both signatures are unaffected.

1960. Delaware. Stock certificate for 25 Shares. Brown/Black/White. Vignette of allegorical woman and child at top center. Punch and stamp cancelled. Very fine.

1904, Arizona. Stock certificate for 500 shares. Black with gold seal. Ornate border and vignette of eagle with spread wings and American flags at top center. Uncancelled. Very fine.

1854. Vermont. Transfer certificate for 100 shares in the Cabarrus Mine. Black.

1919, Arizona. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Orange/Black. Vignette of panoramic view of mining fields across top of certificate. Uncancelled and Very fine.

1959, Delaware. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Orange/Black. Vignette at top center of eagle with spread wings. Perferation cancelled. Very fine.

1911, New York. Green/Black/White. $200 bond bearing 6% interest. Vignette of eagle with spread wings at top center. Row of coupons on right side. Very fine.

New Jersey. A SPECIMEN stock certificate. Olive Green/Black. Engraved vignette at top center of an allegorical figure and three cherubs. Punch cancelled and extremely fine.

1964. New York. Stock certificate for 10 shares. Green/Black. Vignette of bust of Alexander Graham Bell figure flanked by buildings and tower at top center. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1971, New York. Top center vignette of Alexander Graham Bell . Punch cancelled and very fine.

1960's, New Jersey. Stock certificate. Vignette of bust of indian flanked by tobacco field at top center.

1926, Rhode Island. Stock certificate for 9 shares. Brown/Black. Side vignettes of allegorical figures. Uncancelled. Very fine.

1920, Virginia. Certificate for 20 shares in English and French. Orange border on white paper with black type. Top center vignette of a steam engine pulling a number of petroleum cars away; in the foreground is an oil field. Complete coupons attached to the right. Litho. Uncancelled and in very fine condition.

1925, Athens, Greece. Bond. Multi-colored. Large center vignette of a an egyptian coin. Bottom border vignettes of various greek figures figures. Attached coupons. Stamp cancelled and very fine.

SHERMAN FAIRCHILD. 1930, Delaware. Certificate for 100 shares of the Aviation Corporation of the Americas issued to and signed "Sherman M Fairchild" on the verso. The certificate has a printed facsimile signature of CORNELIUS VANDERBILT WHITNEY as president. Green on white paper with black text. Lightly punch cancelled not affecting Fairchild's large signature in any way. It is in very fine condition.

1856, New York. Stock certificate for 4 shares. Black. Vignette of a rail yard and a ship yard with the “Saftey & Dispatch” seal at top center. . Signed as vice president by JOHN BUTTERFIELD, as Secretary by WILLIAM G. FARGO and as Treasurer by ALEX HOLLAND. FARGO, WILLIAM G. (1818 - 1881). Expressman. Fargo got his start in the express business at age 13 through a 30 mile mail route. Sometime later, William Fargo served as a messenger with Wells & Company, the first express company to venture west of Buffalo. Fargo became a partner in Wells & Company and, in 1850, they joined with two other express companies to form the American Express Company which covered the eastern sector of the United States; Wells, Fargo & Company, formed in 1852, covered the western sector. Wells went on to start his own firm, Wells & Company, which ran a route from Buffalo to Detroit, the first express company to venture west of Buffalo. As a young man, William Fargo served as a messenger with Wells & Company, and eventually became Wells' partner. In 1850, Wells & Company joined with two other express companies to form the American Express Company which covered the eastern sector of the United States, with the western sector being covered by Wells, Fargo and Company. BUTTERFIELD, JOHN (1801 - 1869). Expressman; Financier. Beginning his career in the express business as a stage driver, Butterfield soon held a share in the proprietorship he was working for. Shortly, most of the stage lines west of New York were under his control. In 1849, he formed the express company of Butterfield, Wasson & Co. and in 1850, upon his suggestion, a merger of his company, (Henry) Wells & Co. and Livingston, (William G.) Fargo & Co. formed the American Express Company. In 1857, they received the government contract for the first transcontinental stage line at $600,000 per year and resulted in the Overland Mail Company of which Butterfield was president. His activities stretched to steamboating, plank roads and railroads. Some light toning. Revenue stamp affixed. Uncancelled and fine. This item has been authenticated, graded and encapsulated by PASS-CO.

1781, France. A large stock certificate measuring 10" x 15". Black. Fine vignette of the Traisnel arms, with three Bourbon Fleur-de-Lis. the Marquis' mines were located at Aniche, near Douai. The concession dates from 1774. The mines were very difficult to work as they were very thin and irregular seams of coal. The company later became the Companie des Mines d'Aniche, which became one of the most important coal mining companies in France. The share is signed by MARQUIS TRAISNEL. Some scattered foxing at margin. Uncancelled and Very Fine.

ARMAMENT IN WAR AND GOODS Length from head to head. . . 88 feet Width of main beam . . . . 22 feet, 6 inches Deep in the hull . . . . . 9 feet 10 inches This Ship was built and doubled with copper, it is made for a higher walk, -- in the brig, & armed with guns and shells of 8 pounds, with the necessary number of men a similar expedition. We the undersign, Ship-owners of the Ship Adventure aforesaid, acknowledge to have received --- the sum of a Thousand francs for an share or portion of interest that it represents in the armament of the aforesaid Ship, and because it is to take part this day, with the benefit or loss which will be able the result of the aforesaid, armament, according to the clauses and conditions of the leaflet of which it took note.

A share for 1,000 francs in an expedition for J. B. Garrigou & Company.  1800. The corsair was bound for the L’Isle-de-France. A translation follows: ARMAMENT IN WAR AND GOODS Length from head to head. . . 88 feet  Width of main beam . . . .    22 feet, 6 inches Deep    in the hull    . .   . . . 9 feet  10 inches. This Ship was built and doubled with copper, it is made for a higher walk, — in the brig, & armed with guns and shells of 8 pounds, with the necessary number of men a similar expedition. We the undersign, Ship-owners of the Ship Adventure aforesaid, acknowledge to have received — the sum of a Thousand francs for an share or portion of interest that it represents in the armament of the aforesaid Ship, and because it is to take part this day, with the benefit or loss which will be able the result of the aforesaid, armament, according to the clauses and conditions of the leaflet of which it took note. Excellent.

1936, Michigan. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Brown/Black. Vignette of seated female allegorical figures flanking company logo. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1919, St. Louis, Missouri. Stock certificate for 916 shares of the St. Louis American League Base Ball Company. Vignette of the team logo at top center. Litho. The St. Louis Browns have often been viewed with a kindly notalgia that many of today’s Major League teams can only envy. Following the 1901 season, the Milwaukee Brewers, charter members of the American League moved to St. Louis and changed their name to the Browns. After a number of successful years at the gate, in 1916 owner Robert Hedges sold the team to Philip Ball, who signs this certificate as president of the team and to whom this certificate is issued. Ball had previously been involved in the Federal League and its problems and as a result of a settlement with Major League baseball, his purchase of the Browns was approved. One of Ball’s original investors in the team was Harry Sinclair of Sinclair Oil fame. The Browns went on to win only one pennant, finishing last 14 times and seventh 11 times. In 1953, the team was moved to Baltimore. A scarce, early major league baseball stock AND THE PERSONAL SHARES OF THE TEAM OWNER. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine with just the slightest stub discoloration at extreme left margin.

1940, Maryland. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Brown/Black. Signed as Vice-President by George M. Weiss (1894 - 1972). Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971, Weiss served as a long time director of the New York Yankees farm system and later as a highly successful General Manager for the club. Lightly pen cancelled and Extremely Fine.

1969, $1,000,000 Treasury Bill issued by the United States Treasury. Engraved vignette of Oliver Wolcott, Jr. at left. Facsimile signature of David M. Kennedy at lower right. Our research to date has found no other known examples available in the collector market. Punch cancelled with the word “VOID” at center. Four punch holes at left. Some light tape residue at upper left. Truly an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a very special piece.

1915, Illinois. Stock certificate for 25 shares. Maroon/Black. Wonderful vignette of an early Auto Racing Track with spectator seats and cars circling the track. Possibly a board track, this is the earliest Auto Racing stock we’ve seen and is a most desirable topical rarity. In excellent condition. Uncancelled and fine.

1851, California. Stock certificate of the Enterprise Quartz Company. Issued at Nevada, California. November 21, 1851. Printed by Nevada Journal Print. The company was located on Kentucky Ridge, Nevada County. Gold was discovered around 1850 - 1851 on Kentucky Ridge by one of the early 49ers, George Roberts. It is possible that the signature on this stock, E. W. Roberts is a relative. The Kentucky Ridge saw the first Black slaves brought in for mining purposes. "These Afro-Americans came to Nevada County from Georgia as the slaves of Colonel William F. English. English reportedly was a Georgia planter who sold his plantation in 1850, then journeyed to Philadelphia, where he purchased a ship to transport machinery and workers to California to establish a mining enterprise." While we've been unable to connect the Enterprize quartz specifically with English's slaves, it is possible that they worked the company mine. Stock certificates dated 1851 from a California gold mine are quite rare and this offers a fine opportunity to acquire a piece of the gold rush. Folds. Fine.

1854, California. $250 bond bearing interest at 7%.

MARSHALL JEWELL. 1881, Connecticut. Stock certificate of the Connecticut Telephone Company for 10 shares boldly signed "Marshall Jewell" as president. Black on white paper with a small vignette of an early telephone receiver at the top. Litho. The world's first commercial telephone exchange was established in New Haven just two years after the invention of the telephone and three years before this stock was issued. Thus, this is one of the earliest known telephone stocks in existence. It is lightly stamp cancelled though not affecting the signature. There is very light toning to the extreme right edge and it is in very fine condition.

February 1, 1895. England. Light mustard. The $100 bond was “Payable both Principal and Interest in the United States. One Half of This Loan is Reserved For Issue In America…The bearer, having paid the sum of five pounds in accordance with the terms of the Prospectus of the 19th February, 1895, will , on payment of the remaining Installments, amounting to Seventeen Pounds Fourteen Shillings, at the periods specified, be entitled to receive in exchange for this Scrip a Definitive bond for One Hundred Dollars, when ready for delivery.” The installments were to be paid to the government’s agent, N. M. Rothschild & Sons in London. This bond issue was completed in order to avert a gold panic similar to what had brought about the Panic of 1893 amid fears of currency depreciation. N. M. Rothschild & Sons along with J. S. Morgan & Company contracted to sell the loan. An important example of a bond issued to fund the U.S. government during a period financial uncertainty. This bond was one of four which surfaced in the following denominations: $100, $500, $1,000 and $5,000. Excellent condition.

February 1, 1895. England. Light green. The $1000 bond was “Payable both Principal and Interest in the United States. One Half of This Loan is Reserved For Issue In America…The bearer, having paid the sum of fifty pounds in accordance with the terms of the Prospectus of the 19th February, 1895, will , on payment of the remaining Installments, amounting to One hundred and seventy-seven Pounds, at the periods specified, be entitled to receive in exchange for this Scrip a Definitive bond for One Thousand Dollars, when ready for delivery.” The installments were to be paid to the government’s agent, N. M. Rothschild & Sons in London. This bond issue was completed in order to avert a gold panic similar to what had brought about the Panic of 1893 amid fears of currency depreciation. N. M. Rothschild & Sons along with J. S. Morgan & Company contracted to sell the loan. An important example of a bond issued to fund the U.S. government during a period financial uncertainty. This bond was one of four which surfaced in the following denominations: $100, $500, $1,000 and $5,000. Excellent condition.

1868, Paris. Bond for 500 francs with partial coupons attached to the right. Green/Brown. Ornate border. Three engraved, detailed vignettes of some type of printing machinery. Uncancelled and in extremely fine condition.

1967. Montana. Stock certificate for 30 Shares. Blue/Black/White. Vignette of mining scene flanked by allegorical figures. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1948. Montana. Stock certificate for 50 shares. Blue/Black. Engraved vignette of mining scene at top center. Punch cancelled. Excellent.

18--, Maine. $200 Bond. Black. Litho. Steam locomotive vignette at top center. Litho. In 1862, this road merged with the Penobscot & Kennebec Railroad to form the Maine Central Railroad. Nice, early New England piece. Punch cancelled and Very fine. Cancellation affects date.

1891, New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Black. Large center vignette of the state seal of NY, with ornate border and shields in each corner of the certificate. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

1889, Tennessee. An Anglo Teutonia Building & Loan Association Stock for 5 shares. Vignette of an allegorical female at center. Uncancelled and very fine.

1901, Texas. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Brown/Black. Vignette of oil wells at top center. Fine.

1922, Germany. Stock certificate Green/Black on tan paper. Decorative border. Very fine.

1858, Ohio. $500 bond bearing 7% interest. Black. Vignette of college building and train passing by at top center.

1980, California. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Small vignette of female bust at top center. Perferation cancelled. Very fine.

1967. Virginia. Stock certificate for 42 shares. Orange/Black/White. Vignette of male and female allegorical figures at top center. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1931, Delaware. Certificate for 50 shares. Green border and black text on light green paper. Top center engraved vignette of an eagle landing on a bare rock. Uncancelled and in very fine condition.

1923, Delaware. Stock certificate for 125 shares. Green/Black. Vignette of eagle with spread wings at top center.

1880, France. Black/Tan. A choice multi-vignetted certificate depicting construction scenes. Litho. Coupons below. Really graphic certificate from this construction company. Uncancelled and very fine.

1935, Bueno Aires. $1,000 Bond bearing 4 ½% interest. Red/Black. Vignette of the Argentinian Coat of Arms. Litho. Many coupons at right. Folds. Uncancelled and Fine.

1980, Delaware. Stock certificate for 50 shares. Blue. Vignette at to center of allegorical figures. Punch and perferation cancelled. Very fine.

190-, Arizona. Unissued stock certificate. Green / White. Green seal at lower left. Ornate border.

1928, Maine. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Green/Black. Vignette at top cente of miners at work. Stamp and punch cancelled. Fine.

1929. Maine. Stock certificate for 40 shares. Brown/Black. Vignette of miners working at top center. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1920, Nevada. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Green/Black. Uncancelled and very fine.

1916. Arizona. Stock certificate for 500 shares. Green/Black with green overlay. Vignette of miners at work at bottom center. Uncancelled and Extremely fine.

1892, Arkansas. $1,000 bond bearing interest at 6%. Triple vignette at top center. Vignette of a steam locomotive passing through the countryside flanked by other vignettes of black farm workers picking cotton and cultivating land. Litho. Coupons at right. This bond has become somewhat scarce in recent years. Punch cancelled and extremely fine.

1901, Louisiana. Stock certificate. Black on light green background with red seal. Vignette of eagle with spread wings at top center. Lightly pen cancelled and Extremely Fine.

1900, Arkansas. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Black on light green background. Vignette of eagle at top center and ornate border. Pen cancelled.

1915, Washington. Stock certificate for 250 shares. Black with gold seal. Small vignettes of miners within ornate border and miners at work at top left. Three red revenue stamps attached at bottom left. Stamp cancelled. Very fine.

1973. Ohio. $10,000 bond bearing 5.90% interest. Purple/Black/White. Vignette of allegorical male figure at top center. Light perferation cancellation. Very fine.

1971. Delaware. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Aqua/Black/White. Vignette of seated male and female allegorical figures flanking company seal at top center. Perferation cancelled. Very fine.

[Specimen]. ----, New York. 9 % seven year note in Asian Development Bank. Red / Black. Vignette of an allegorical female at top center. Company logo at bottom center. Specimen stamp at lower left. Perforation at signatures and right edge. Very Fine.

1930, New York. Stock certificate for 4 shares. Green/Black. Vignette of three allegorical figures at top center. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1927, New York. $2000 bond bearing 7%. Green with green overlay throughout entire document. Stamp and perferation cancelled. Very fine.

1936, Delaware. Stock certificate for 1 share. Brown\Black. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

1975. Indiana. $1000 bond bearing 7 3/8% interest. Orange/Black. Vignette of two seated allegorical figures flanking company logo at top center. Punch cancelled. Very fine.

1968. Indiana. $10,000 bond bearing 7 3/8 interest. Gold/Black. Lightly perferation cancelled and very fine.

1890, Kansas. $50 gold bond scrip. Brown/Black. Vignette of train facing right at top center. Stamp and punch cancelled. Very fine.

1894 Kansas. $100 General Mortgage Gold Bond Scrip. Brown / Black. Vignette of a railroad worker cleaning a locomotive at upper left. Ornate border. Coupon attached. Punch. Coupons attached. Punch and stamp cancelled.

1894, Kansas. $100 General Mortgage Gold Bond Scrip. Green / Black. Vignette of a locomotive at top center. Green underprint. Coupons attached. Punch and stamp cancelled.

1894, Kansas. $300 General Mortgage Gold Bond Scrip. Brown / Black. Vignette of a locomotive at top center. Red underprint. Coupon attached. Punch and stamp cancelled.

1894, Kansas. $300 Gold Bond Scrip. Olive /Black. Vignette of a railroad worker cleaning a locomotive at upper left. Ornate border. Olive underprint. Coupons attached. Punch cancelled.

1889, Kansas. General Mortgage Gold Bond Scrip. Black / White. Vignette of a coalman at his furnace at top left. Punch and stamp cancelled.

1893, Kansas. Stock certificate for six shares issued to and signed on verso by ALEXANDER MELVILLE BELL (1819-1905) Educator and the father of Alexander Graham Bell. Brown / Black. Vignette of a seated female and male bordering an interior vignette of a farmer working in his field. Brown underprint. Stamp and punch cancelled. Punch cancellation lightly affects Bell’s signature. Very Fine. A lecturer on philology and elocution, Alexander Melville Bell devoted himself to the education of deaf mutes beginning in 1881. Using the “Visible Speech” method, which used alphabetical characters of Bell’s own invention. A renowned authority on physiological phonetics, Bell authored more than a dozen works on the subjects of orthoepy, elocution and education. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was one of the largest railroads in the United States. The brainchild of Cyrus K. Holliday, the company was first chartered in February 1859. Although the railway was named in part for the capital of New Mexico, its main line never reached there as the terrain made it too difficult to lay the necessary tracks; rather, the Santa Fe was ultimately served by a branch line from Lamy, New Mexico. In 1873, The Santa Fe's first tracks reached the Kansas/Colorado state line and expanded to reach Pueblo, Colorado, by 1876. In order to help fuel the railroad's profitability, the Santa Fe wisely set up real estate offices and sold farm land from the land grants that the railroad was awarded by Congress, thus creating a demand for transportation wherever its lines ran.

1888,Kansas. Stock certificate for fifteen share. Brown/Black. Engraved vignette of reclining male and female on either side of a vignette of a farmer plowing his field. Punch and stamp cancelled. Very Fine.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad in Chicago was established in order to secure terminals in Chicago. 1888, Illinois. Stock certificate for one share. Black / White. Vignette of a locomotive at top center. Orange company seal. Stamp cancelled.

1889, Kansas. Four Gold Bond Scrip certificates, $45 (black), $50 (black), $300 (olive) and $400 (orange). All bear vignette of a railroad worker cleaning a locomotive at top left, except for $45 scrip that bears a vignette of a locomotive at top left. $50, $300 and $400 have coupons attached. $50, $300 and $400 punch cancelled, $45 punch and stamp cancelled.; 1889, Kansas. Six General Mortgage Gold Bond Scrip. $ 9 and 37/100 (black), $50 (brown), $100 (green), $200 (blue), $300 (brown) and $400 (brown). $9 and 37/100 bears a vignette of a coalman and his furnace at top right. The remaining scrip bear a vignette of a locomotive at top center. All but the 9 and 37/100 scrip have coupons attached.