Sunday, December 30, 2012

Friday, December 28, 2012

Imperial Chinese Government Loans

The 5% Hukuang Railway Loan of 1911 was, according to author John M. Thomson, secured upon a first charge of salt, rice, and likin taxes of Hunan and Hupeh. This resulted in opposition from provincial governments as well as from a “rich merchant group who were advocates of the ‘Rights Recovery Movement’” who demanded cancellation of the Hukuang Railways Loan “mainly as they wished to promote their own business interests” and gain shares in various “infra-structure development programmes.”

Attempts by the central Imperial Government to “pacify the leaders” of the movement failed and opposition groups actively “mobilised students, workers and peasants to make protest against the Chinese Imperial Government.”

Reference: Historic Foreign Bonds of China: A Collector’s Compendium by John M. Thomson.

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Collectible Farmers Deposit National Bank Stock Certificate

Collectible Farmers Deposit National Bank stock certificate, one of the greatest American stocks ever!

Features large impressive engraving of dog titled, "PRINCE," the Bank President's pet dog. Stub at left border.

American Bank Note Co. Maximum 5 per person.

State: Pennsylvania
Years: 1910-30s

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Chinese Government - Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913

The Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913 was for the capital sum of £25,000,000. The loan was, “…authorised by Presidential Order of 22nd April 1913 officially communicated by the Wai Chiao Pu1 to the Ministers in Peking of Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia and Japan.

The newly appointed President of the Republic of China, Yuan Shih Kai, initially approached Britain, France, Germany and United States of America seeking a substantial loan to assist the fledgling government of the Republic of China. Later this group was expanded to include Japan and Russia, but eventually the United States of America withdrew from participation, leaving five countries which agreed to assist the Chinese Government with financial aid.

The principal financial institutions which participated in the loan arrangements were the Deutsch-Asiatiche Bank, Banque de l’Indo-Chine and Russian Asiatic Bank. The Yokohama Specie Bank participated on behalf of Japan, but did not issue separate bonds, countersigned by the bank. Arrangements were made as to convertibility into Japanese Yen of the bearer bonds issued by the other four issuing banks. The banks all received 6% commission for handling this loan.
 
Reference: Historic Foreign Bonds of China: A Collector’s Compendium by John M. Thomson. 

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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Electric and Musical Industries Ltd Stock

This is a collectible Electric & Musical Industries Ltd general stock certificate. EMI is a very important music recording company and was the first company to record the Beatles after many major recording companies rejected them!

Especially important to Beatles collectible fans.

Excellent Condition.

State: New York
Year: 1960s
Color: Green 

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

1911 5% Hukuang Railway Loan

The 5% Hukuang Railway Loan of 1911 was, according to author John M. Thomson, for the capital sum of £10,000,000 of which only the first £6,000,000 was issued.

The historical events linked to this loan included “opposition agreements coupled with public outrage at the Imperial Chinese Government’s decision to not only nationalize all of China’s Railways, but also to grant major concessions to foreigners, significantly contributed to the downfall of 3,000 years of imperial dynastic rule.,” according to Thomson. The financial institutions that handled the arrangements for the issuance of bearer bonds against the loan included:
  • Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation 
  • Deutsch-Asiatiche Bank St Book Nook Banque de l’Indo-Chine 
  • New York Banks (jointly issued £1,,5000,000 in New York at 97%) 
    • J.P. Morgan &Co. 
    • Kuhn, Loeb & Co. o First National Bank of the City of New York 
    • National City Bank of New York 

The initial loan agreement was negotiated by the British & Chinese Corporation, however, French and German interests exerted pressure to be allowed to participate in the financing of the project. An intervention by U.S. President William H. Taft secured a share of the project for American capital enterprises.

Reference: Historic Foreign Bonds of China: A Collector’s Compendium by John M. Thomson.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Collectible Wells Fargo & Company Stock

Collectible Wells Fargo & Company stock. Stock printed by Banknote Corporation of America. Rare!

Condition: Excellent

State: Delaware
Year: 2001 

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Collectible Robert Morris signed Document

Exquisite collectible Robert Morris signed document, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Rare!

Condition: Excellent

State: Pennsylvania
Year: 1787


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Friday, December 14, 2012

Collectible Jedediah Huntington Treasury Office Exchange of Notes

Jedediah Huntington - Treasury Office Exchange of Notes

Treasury Office Document dated 1789 showing exchange of various Revolutionary War Army Notes that were presented in exchange of "Certificates in pursuance of an Act of the General Assembly passed in May 1789."

Boldly signed by (Revolutionary War General) Jedediah Huntington as Treasurer. Exceptionally Choice Condition.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Civil War Collectible Gidion Welles Naval Appointment

This September, 1861 Gidion Welles Civil War Navy Department Appointment for "William Bilifeldt M. Meeks" to Acting Midshipman in the Navy of the U.S. The appointment reads "If after the course of attendance at the Naval Academy prescribed by the Revised Regulations etc."

Gidion Welles (1802-1878), Journalist, Connecticut Legislator and Official. He signs as Secretary of the Navy.

Rare! Excellent Condition.

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Monday, December 10, 2012

"Maximilian" £500 1864 - Mexican Empire

This is an exquisite "Maximilian" £500 1864   Mexican Empire bond!  £500 3% Sterling Bond. Very rare find.
Excellent condition.

Mexico:
Year: 1864

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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Collectible Oil Stocks

Collectible Pepper Well Petroleum Company oil stock.

Incorporated under the laws of Canada and the office located in Boston, Massachusetts. Unusual! Very Rare!

Country: Canada
State: Massachusetts
Year: 1866
Condition: Excellent

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Electus Glove Button Shoe Company

Electus Glove Button Shoe Company bank notes stock printed by E.A. Wright Bank Note Engraver, Phila. Baltimore, Maryland.

Great Custom Vignette! Rare!

Condition: Excellent

State(s): Maryland West Virginia
Year: 1901

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Collectible Boston Celtics Stock Certificate

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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