Sunday, February 28, 2010

Collectible 1853-56 Alabama Slavery Document


Estate caring for a Minor with rental income of "Negro Hire."
Measures 14.25" x 9.125".
State: Alabama; Year: 1853-56
Only 1 available.


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Friday, February 26, 2010

Collectible Beaver Oils, Ltd Stock Certificate


This stock is a fine example of printing by the Art Printing & Embossing Co. of Calgary.
The stock features a superb red beaver overprint. Extremely rare. Country: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Year: 1915

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Rare Alabama Slave Document




"1837 Jan 15th To Ride $8.00 Visit & Administration (for Black Woman) 10.00" Measures 7.5" x 12.25". Only 1 available. State: Alabama; Year: 1837





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Monday, February 22, 2010

George Washington Banking Office

This certificate features a nice portrait of George Washington and with Washington revenue. Neatly cut cancelled. Excellent Condition. Scarce. State: New York; Year: 1866

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P.S. Happy Birthday, Mr. President.

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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Alabama Slave Appraisal Document

This Alabama slave appraisal lists "Negro woman named Nancy-$200". It measures 8" x 10". State: Alabama.

Update: SOLD.

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Signed Pierre S. Du Pont Letter

Pierre S. Du Pont Letter

Pierre S. duPont, (born 1870), the most important of the modern du Ponts. President of Du Pont 1915-1919. Biographers have described him “as one of the business giants responsible for the American industrial pre-eminence and as the ablest member of his clan since the founder.
Typed Letter dated May 26th, 1928 and signed on his Wilmington, Delaware stationery. Addressed to a Rev. C. J. A. Holmgren, Forum of Conscience & Love, Concord, NH. Year: May 26, 1928.



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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

1854 Estate of Slaves

This 1854 Estate of Slaves Alabama document lists slaves and ages. Probate requesting to sell these slaves. Document measures 7 1/2" x 12 1/2". State: Alabama; Year: 1854.

Update: SOLD.

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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Collectible Advertising Calendar

Illustrator F. Earl Christy (1905-1906) essentially invented the illustrated image of the "All-American Girl." His early works glorified the society college girl, always beautifully dressed at football games, golf and tennis tournaments, riding in automobiles or playing instruments.

Christy's first College Girl postcard series was published in 1905 by the U.S.S. Postcard Company. When the college girl fad had run its course, he went on to paint more mature men and women, movie stars and political figures, still romantically idealized.

His work can be found on the covers of vintage fan magazines like Photoplay, Modern Screen, Pictorial Review, Popular Songs, Radio Stars, Screen Album, Screen Romances, and Shadowplay - not to mention sheet music, fans, blotters, book illustrations, boxes, jigsaw puzzles, posters, serving trays, bookmarks, advertising mailers, catalogs, programs, china, and textiles.

Northwest Buick Co., Milwaukee, WI Calendar, 11.625" x 21.125". Artwork by NY artist F. Earl Christy, illustrator of female figures. Automotive-A rare topic.Year: 1926

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Friday, February 12, 2010

Seven Collectible Oil Bonds

This lovely collection of seven oil company bonds includes:
  • two types of Shell Oil bonds
  • Pennzoil United, Inc.
  • Phillips Petroleum Co.
  • Socony Mobil Oil Co. dated 1963
  • Sun Oil Co.
  • Transocean Gulf Oil Co., dated 1968.
The others dated 1970s.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Alabama Slave Document

"Negro girl named or called Nelly. Negro girl named or called July." etc.
Fold Separations. Measures 8" x 12.75". Only 1 available.
State: Alabama; Year: 1826

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Collectible Galveston, Houston & Henderson RR Co. Bond

The railroad operated by the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad Company, hereinafter called the carrier, consisted principally of a single-track, steam railroad, located in southeastern Texas, extending from Houston to Galveston. The wholly owned property included that portion of the main line projecting from Houston to the beginning of the joint causeway zone at Virginia Point and from the end of the joint causeway zone to Thirty-third Street on Galveston Island, aggregating 46.527 miles of road. The separated sections were connected by means of a concrete causeway with approaches about 2 miles in length across Galveston Bay which in part was jointly owned and used by the carrier, The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company, and the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company.

This company granted to The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas and the International and Great Northern Railway Company the joint use of its tracks and facilities between Houston and Galveston, Tx.

The property of the carrier was operated by its own organization from December 1, 1882, to March 6, 1883; from the latter date to December 22, 1895, it was operated by the International and Great Northern Railroad Company under an operating agreement. During the period from December 23, 1895, to December 31, 1917, it was operated by its own organization.

On January 1, 1918, its common-carrier property was taken over for operation by the United States Railroad Administration, which still operates it on date of valuation. As of date of valuation no separation has been made between the corporate accounts and those of the United States Railroad Administration.

The carrier was organized December 1, 1882, by Russell Sage and Jay Gould and associates under the original charter granted to the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad Company (of 1853), for the purpose of acquiring the property of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad Company (of 1871). $100 Bond printed by John F. Trow.

It is particularly interesting to note that most of these bonds have been bought up by speculators. As a result, they are now extremely rare.
State(s): New York
Texas
Years: Oct. 8, 1857
Condition: Excellent. Price on request. For more information call George LaBarre at 1-800-717-9529.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

February Is Black History Month

February is commemorated as Black History Month in the US. Black History Month began as "Negro History Week," and was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African-American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a month-long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass (one of the foremost leaders of the abolitionist movement which fought to end slavery decades before the Civil War) and President Abraham Lincoln, most remembered for his Emancipation Proclamation which declared slaves free.



"Two Slaves of the following description, Male 1 under 12 years, Female 1 between 12 and 50 years," Measures 7.75" x 5.5". Only 1 available! State: Virginia; Year: April 1, 1815



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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Wholesale Catalogs

Dealers and anyone involved in marketing collectibles, promotional gifts, premiums, or incentives should ask for our wholesale catalogs. We encourage phone calls related to buying from us at wholesale.

History is the backbone of a collectible stock and bond hobby. Our extensive library enables us to support our clients with useful research.

We believe in personalized customer service and quick turnaround times. Most orders are filled the same day we receive them. Wholesale orders are normally a minimum of $200. Our prices are very reasonable and competitive. Wholesale prices range from $1 to several thousand dollars each. Of course, there are no minimum orders for clients who are working on marketing programs or promotions. In addition, no advance purchases are required with such projects. We are happy to “freeze” inventory for reasonable periods until actual sales are achieved.

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