Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Collectible Imperial Russian Government Bond

Collectible Imperial Russian Government Bond

Years: 1916
5 1/2% Bond printed by American Bank Note Company.
Great Graphics!
Condition: Excellent

- Price Upon Request

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Collectible John D. Archbold and W.H. Tilford

Collectible John D. Archbold and W.H. Tilford

State(s): Ohio
New York
Years: 1890s
Color: Brown
STANDARD OIL TRUST. Stock signed by John D. Archbold and W.H. Tilford, and issued to and signed by W.C. Whitney. Archbold and Tilford were very important officers in the Standard Oil Trust. W.C. Whitney was the most important of the great Whitney Family.
Price: $1500.00

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Boston, Clinton, Fitchburg, & New Bedford Railroad

Boston, Clinton, Fitchburg, & New Bedford Railroad

State(s): Massachusetts
Years: 1870's
Various Banks and Beautiful Colors. Rare!!! Each

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Societe Miniere Joltaia-Rieka

Collectible Societe Miniere Joltaia-Rieka....




Country: Belgium
Years: 1899
Belgium mining stock with great vignettes!
Condition: Excellent

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Monday, November 22, 2010

1773 Insurance Promissory Note

1773 Insurance Promissory Note

This note may be signed by John Coffin at the age of 17? Possibly, but would require further research. At least, this is a rare Boston insurance related note of 1773. John Coffin (1756-1838), Massachusetts Loyalist, had gone to sea as a boy and by the time he was 18 was given command of a ship. In 1775, his ship took part in bringing nearly a whole regiment under General Howe to Boston. He fought gallantly at Bunker Hill for the British. Later, it is said that the Colonials offered $10,000 for his head. In the War of 1812 he raised 700 men. At his death in 1838, he was the oldest general in the British army!

A John Coffin signed this very early “Promise to pay to Nathaniel Barber, or Bearer” 1773 Premium of Insurance note. Likely to insure cargo of a ship. It would be especially exciting to verify whether this is the very same Coffin. Regardless, this is the earliest American Insurance related piece we’ve had. Rare! Choice Condition!

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Selling to a Dealer

Selling to a dealer is often the quickest and simplest way to dispose of an unwanted piece. But a dealer will not be very keen on buying a piece that he already has in stock. If he is offered a whole collection, he will give a price that reflects the speed and ease of re-selling -- better pieces usually sell quickly, common or unattractive pieces may stay on his shelves for years; his offer will be calculated accordingly.

Sometimes a dealer will be willing to sell your pieces for you on commission. Tell the dealer what you have in mind, and he will be able to advise you as to the best way to sell.

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The Scripophily Guide by Howard Shakespeare. Reprinted with permission from International Bond & Share Society

Thursday, November 18, 2010

American League Baseball Club of New York, Inc.

American League Baseball Club of New York, Inc.
State: New York
Year: 1947
New York City, New York. "Yankees" Important! Very Rare!
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1500.00

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Collectible J. Stevens Arms and Tool Co Certificate

1909, Massachusetts, Partly issued Stock not signed. Extremely Rare with a custom gun vignette titled “Stevens Premier”. Also includes biography of this important and famous gun company.

State: Massachusetts
Year: 1909
Mint Condition. Extremely Rare!

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

$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. The railroad operated by the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad Company, hereinafter called the carrier, consists principally of a single-track, steam railroad, located in southeastern Texas, extending from Houston to Galveston.

The wholly-owned property consists of 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 are connected by means of a concrete causeway with approaches about 2 miles in length across Galveston Bay which in part is jointly owned and used by the carrier, The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company, and the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company.

Located within the joint causeway zone are 2.539 undivided miles of road jointly owned with these same carriers. This company grants 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, Tex. On the other hand, it uses under agreements, passenger and freight terminals of other carriers at Houston and Galvestion. The carrier wholly owns 125.800 miles of all tracks, all of which it uses. It also wholly uses but does not own 0.378 mile of all tracks owned by an industry, jointly owns and uses with other carriers 7.668 undivided miles of all tracks, and jointly uses but does not own an undivided interest in 0.110 mile of all tracks. 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.

State(s): New York
Texas
Years: Oct. 8, 1857
PRICE ON REQUEST
Condition: Particularly Choice Condition! Excellent!

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Friday, November 12, 2010

A Complete Collection of America's Great Railroads


Superb collection of 50 different railroad company stocks and bonds. All with great engravings. Extremely fine or better condition!! A $725.00 value. A savings of $75.00.
Years: 1850s-1980s
Price: $650.00

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

St Louis American League Base Ball Co Collectibles

St Louis American League Base Ball Co
State: Missouri
Years: 1916 or so
Color: Blk-gold

Black with touch of gold in vignette and at seal. Issued to the President P. D. C. Ball. Exceptional Condition and Rare!!! Very Important Stock! Also available in Unissued.


St. Louis American League Base Ball Co.
State: Michigan
Years: 1903-11
Exceptional Condition and Rare!!! Very Important Stock!

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Monday, November 8, 2010

James C. Fargo (1829-1915), Signs as President and William C. Fargo signs as Secretary of the American Express Co. Both sign at front of this great stock with slight cancellation affecting the W. C. Fargo signature.

Great vignette of the mascot dog. Excellent condition and Extremely rare with both signing.

Price: $900.00


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Saturday, November 6, 2010

1649 French Document

Very early document -- 1649! Over 2 pages. Likely insurance related.
France
Year: 1649
Condition: Excellent

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

History of Stock and Bond Printing

The first printing plates for binds and shares were made on blocks of dense wood. The artists first drew designs on smooth blocks, then carved the excess material away. The desired images remained as raised surfaces, which could be inked and transferred to paper.

Later, engravers developed ways to create better images by cutting into polished blocks of limestone.

Lithographs were created by squeezing ink into the grooves of the stones. This took considerable skill, but the results were better than from the woodcuts. However, the printing was still not very clear, and thus easy for forgers to copy.


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The Scripophily Guide by Howard Shakespeare. Reprinted with permission from International Bond & Share Society

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Monopoly Board Game Collectible Railroad Stocks and Bonds

Three important Railroad Stocks of the most popular board game ever!
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with "Tom Thumb" engraving, Pennsylvania Railroad with the famous "Horseshoe Curve" scene, and the Reading Company with Train artwork.
Set of 3.
Years: 1940s - 1970s
Price: $30.00

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