1928, New York. Stock certificate for One share of the Aviation Corporation of the Americas issued to World War I ace JOHN A. HAMBLETON and signed by him on verso. On the front, the stock is signed by CORNELIUS VANDERBILT WHITNEY as the company’s president. Whitney, the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt and the son of Harry Payne Whitney, was a financier who co-founded the Aviation Corporation of the Americas and Pan American Airways. Orange border and background on white paper with black printing. Punch holes affecting some of Whitney’s signature and Hambleton’s; it is in fine condition.

CORNELIUS VANDERBILT WHITNEY. 1928, Delaware. Green/Black. An Aviation Corporation of the Americas stock certificate signed twice by CORNELIUS VANDERBILT WHITNEY; he signed once on the front as company president and once on the back, since the 100 shares were issued to him. The certificate is punch cancelled, not affecting either signatures. It is in fine condition overall.

1933, Delaware. Stock certificate for 100 shares of Pan American Airways Corp. Purple/Black. Issued to and signed on verso by CORNELIUS VANDERBILT WHITNEY Financier, co-founder of Aviation Corporation of the Amercas and Pan American Airways. The son on Harry Payne Whitney and the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, Whitney was one of the wealthiest men in America and provided critical financial support for Juan Trippe's plans for the airline business during the late 1920's and early 1930's. Facsimilie signature of Juan Trippe. Punch cancellations not affecting signature. Very fine.