Sunday, May 30, 2010

August Belmont

August Belmont was born (December 8, 1813) in Alzey, Hesse, to a Jewish family. He immigrated to New York City in 1837 after becoming the American representative of the Rothschild family's banking house in Frankfurt.

After marrying Caroline Slidell Perry in 1849, her uncle John Slidell became interested in Belmont, a Democrat, seeing him as an able and enthusiastic protégé. Belmont was originally asked by Slidell to campaign for James Buchanan in New York. Although Franklin Pierce ended up winning the nomination, Belmont supported him and gave him large contributions.

President Pierce appointed Belmont chargé d'affaires for the United States at the Hague, as well as the American minister. In 1860, as a delegate to the Democratic Convention, he supported Stephen A. Douglas, who subsequently named Belmont the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Belmont dissuaded the Rothschilds and many other bankers, European business and political leaders from providing the Confederates with loans.

An avid sportsman, the famed Belmont Stakes thoroughbred horse race is named in his honor.

Dresden Bank in Dresden, Germany. Signed by August Belmont and payable in Reichsmarks. Years: 1880-83

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Collectible Bahamian $3 dollar

The Bahamas' unit of currency is the Bahamian dollar ($B) which is based on the U.S. dollar. One Bahamian dollar equals 100 Bahamian cents (pennies). As the Bahamian and U.S. dollars are equivalent (1 $B = 1 $US), residents or visitors may spend either Bahamian or U.S. dollars in the Bahamas, though outside the Bahamas, Bahamian money is not too valuable (trading at times at nearly half its face value), except as a popular collector item, so make sure to get rid of all your Bahamian dollars before you leave.
  • Security features on Bahamas notes include:
  • Watermark of the Spanish Galleon: All Banknotes
  • Security threads: All Banknotes
  • See-through feature of the Sand dollar: All Banknotes
  • Hologram: Bahamas $100 banknotes only
  • Series: All banknotes (except B$3 banknotes)
  • Foil: $10, $20, $50
  • 100% cotton banknote paper: All banknotes
  • Security fibres fluorescent green or yellow: All banknotes
  • Latent image: All banknotes (except B$3 banknotes)
Bahamian dollar banknotes are printed by De la Rue, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, while coins are minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, which is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Country: Bahamas
Years: L.1974 (1984)
3 Dollars, P-44a. Ships on reverse side of note.
Condition: C.U.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Collectible Brooklyn Academy of Music Certificate

Founded in 1861, the Brooklyn Academy of Music is a major performing arts venue located in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Known as a center for avant garde performance, the Academy was the first home of the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn.

Printed by Hamilton Bank Note Co., New York. Superb vignette featuring a woman with doves next to a fountain. This stock certificate bears the signatures of the company's president and treasurer.

Condition: Excellent. New York; 1924.

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Monday, May 24, 2010

Washington Chesapeake Beach Railway Company

This exquisitely engraved uncancelled bond certificate from the Washington and Chesapeake Beach Railway Company issued in 1893.

The document was printed by Homer Lee Bank Note Company of New York and features a vignette of George Washington and the Capitol.

$100 Uncancelled Bond. Superb! Rare! Excellent condition. Maryland; 1893.

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Societe Miniere Joltaia-Rieka

Belgium mining stock with great vignettes! 1899
Condition: Excellent

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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Bull and Bear Gold Mining Company

This rare certificate certifies that the owner has “claim #-- on Tract A. Section --, Lot -- of the Bull & Bear Gold Mining Co. located on the Nenana River in Alaska as indicated on Alaska State Land Survey No. 79-237. This is north of Mount McKinley and states so on the certificate.

The graphics originating from the rare classic “Caribou” mining stock. Originally sold by American and German issuers. Unissued and Fresh Near Mint Condition. Quite large 11.75”x15”. Rare!

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Selma, Inc.

Payroll check issued out of Selma, North Carolina. It was first introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina in 1898 by Caleb Bradham, who made it at his pharmacy where the drink was sold. It was later named Pepsi Cola, possibly due to the digestive enzyme pepsin and kola nuts used in the recipe. Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was delicious and would aid in digestion and boost energy.

In 1903, Bradham moved the bottling of Pepsi-Cola from his drugstore to a rented warehouse. That year, Bradham sold 7,968 gallons of syrup. The next year, Pepsi was sold in six-ounce bottles, and sales increased to 19,848 gallons. In 1909, automobile race pioneer Barney Oldfield was the first celebrity to endorse Pepsi-Cola, describing it as "A bully drink...refreshing, invigorating, a fine bracer before a race." The advertising theme "Delicious and Healthful" was then used over the next two decades.

In 1926, Pepsi received its first logo redesign since the original design of 1905. In 1929, the logo was changed again. In 1931, at the depth of the Great Depression, the Pepsi-Cola Company entered bankruptcy - in large part due to financial losses incurred by speculating on wildly fluctuating sugar prices as a result of World War I. Assets were sold and Roy C. Megargel bought the Pepsi trademark.

Eight years later, the company went bankrupt again. Pepsi's assets were then purchased by Charles Guth, the President of Loft Inc. Loft was a candy manufacturer with retail stores that contained soda fountains. He sought to replace Coca-Cola at his stores' fountains after Coke refused to give him a discount on syrup. Guth then had Loft's chemists reformulate the Pepsi-Cola syrup formula.

On three separate occasions between 1922 and 1933, the Coca-Cola Company was offered the opportunity to purchase the Pepsi-Cola company and it declined on each occasion. The original trademark application for Pepsi-Cola was filed on September 23, 1902 with registration approved on June 16, 1903. In the application's statement, Caleb Bradham describes the trademark as an, "arbitrary hyphenated word "PEPSI-COLA," and indicated that the mark was in continuous use for his business since August 1, 1901.

The Pepsi-Cola's description is a flavoring-syrup for soda water. The trademark expired on April 15, 1994.

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Collectible Germania Fire Insurance Co Stock

Beautifully engraved certificate from the Germania Fire Insurance Company issued in 1884. This historic document features an unusual vignette of woman at base of tree.

Washington Revenue stamp. Uncancelled Stock. Excellent Condition. Very rare; a classic! New York; 1864.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Fabric from the Chair of President Jefferson Davis

Fabric from the Chair of President Jefferson Davis taken during the Fall of the City of Richmond on April 3, 1865.

The period note that was attached to this souvenir fabric remnant attests that it was removed from the Presidential chair of Jefferson Davis in the Confederate House of Representatives as Union troops and support forces entered the city.

Condition: Excellent. Virginia: April 3, 1865

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Collectible Thomas Alva Edison Autograph

Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" (now Edison, New Jersey) by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production and large teamwork to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.

Thomas Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,093 U.S. patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. He is credited with numerous inventions that contributed to mass communication and, in particular, telecommunications. His advanced work in these fields was an outgrowth of his early career as a telegraph operator.

Edison originated the concept and implementation of electric-power generation and distribution to homes, businesses, and factories – a crucial development in the modern industrialized world. His first power station was on Manhattan Island, New York.

This certificate #2 stock is signed twice by Thomas A. Edison. Two great signatures at stub and back. Condition: Excellent. State: New Jersey Year: 1899

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Coney Island and Gravesend Railway


Printed by Homer Lee Bank Note Co-NY, this rare, 1890s - 1900s collectible certificate features a great title: Coney Island & Gravesend Railway. Available Issued or Unissued.

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Clifton Forge Historic Stock Certificate

Clifton Forge boasts quite the railroad heritage. During its heyday, the C & O railroad employed nearly 2,000 people.

This historic document, printed by C.R.Van Pelt & Company features an ornate border and unusual vignettes of town and bank building. The certificate bears the signatures of the Company's President and Secretary.

Clifton Forge, Virginia, Stock. Uncancelled. Larger format stock.Years: 1891-1903. Excellent Condition!

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Historic Sesquicentennial Exposition Stock Certificate

In 1926 Philadelphia hosted the Sesquicentennial Exposition, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Exhibitors from around the world attended. Highlights included sporting events, guest speakers, and an eighty-feet tall replica of the Liberty Bell.

This stock certificate from the Sesqui-Centennial Exhibition Association issued in 1925, features an ornate border with a vignette of old Philadelphia. The certificate bears the signatures of the Association's President, W. Freeland Kendrick (Mayor of Philadelphia) and Secretary.

This historic stock certificate was printed by the E. A. Wright Banknote Company.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Attention Celtics Fans

We have a collectible, 1999 stock certificate for The Boston Celtics Limited Corporation Partnership in excellent condition. This won't last long, so contact us today.

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