Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Collectible Flair Card Inc Stock

Collectible Flair Cards Inc stock features cartoon vignette with "ticker tape machine." Minor stain or edge tear repair.

Very unusual! Rare and Very Nice!
State: New York
Year: 1962

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Collectible Masonic Document

Collectible Masonic Document testimonial to the admission of the third degree of Free Masonry.

Gorham, Maine. So Early! Rare!
Condition: Excellent

State: Maine
Year: 1824

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Friday, October 4, 2013

Apollo 11 Astronauts Plaque


 A Plaque to the Apollo 11 Astronauts  of August 13, 1969 signed by President Richard Nixon.
Rare!
 
Condition: Excellent

Country: United States
Year: 1969

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Collectible State of Illinois Census Card

Historic, collectible State of Illinois Census Card.

Illinois census card printed by Western Bank Note and Engraving Company Western Division-Am. Bank Note Co. Chicago. Measures 5 1/4" x 3 1/2".

Condition: Excellent

State: Illinois
Year
: 1910

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Max Baer signed Pennsylvania Railroad Company



Pennsylvania Railroad Company stock signed on back by Max Baer, Boxer.

Important Heavyweight Champion of the World beaten by James Braddock "Cinderella Man". Baer killed 2 men in the ring. He was truly great but most controversial. Recently his son, actor "Max Baer Jr" has defended his dad very strongly. He claims he was a good person.

Portrait and biography included with stock. Extremely Rare!

Condition: Excellent

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013

Information on Selling Collectible Stocks and Bonds - Part Two

VALUE: Back in 1981, the most valuable collectible stock sold for $3,000. This same railroad stock signed by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt now sells for $12,000. Stocks currently sell for as much as $130,000. Compare this record price to other collectibles. Single coins have sold for over $4 Million. A stamp can sell in the Million dollar range. Autographs have sold for over a Million Dollars. One could conclude that quality collectible Stocks and Bonds represent very good value in today’s market.

RARITY: Stocks and Bonds are becoming very difficult to find. Most of our inventory was acquired 10 to 20 years ago. Demand has grown steadily over the years as supply has gone down. It has taken 20 years to build these collections that we can now offer.

VARIETY: Collecting topics offer something for every taste.. Railroads, Automotive, Aviation, Mining, Oils, Communications, Insurance, Banking and Autographs. Stocks and bonds can be collected by state, city, or region.

FUN:
Most importantly, collecting stocks and bonds is “FUN” and most satisfying.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Information on Selling Collectible Stocks and Bonds - Part One

Thinking of Selling Collectible Stocks and Bonds. Here's what you need to know about Stocks and Bonds to decide whether you can sell them...

HISTORY: Financial history is exciting and fun. Stocks and Bonds were used in colonial times, early shipping, railroads, throughout the Industrial Revolution, into the automotive age, the Crash of 1929, and all through the past decades of economic growth. We can enjoy this rich history in collecting Stocks and Bonds. These documents are truly pieces of history and of great educational value.

ART: Engraved printing of Stocks and Bonds by American Banknote, Franklin Lee Banknote, International Banknote, etc., are considered serious art. They decorate dens, offices, boardrooms, and corporate headquarter buildings.

TREASURE HUNTING APPEAL: Collecting Stocks and Bonds is still so new, one can say it is still in its infancy. As a result, there are bargains and little treasures to be found. This is a fresh, new vibrant hobby!

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Monday, September 16, 2013

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Possible Chinese Paper Money

This interesting documents looks like China Paper Money. While we are not certain, it is worthy of further research.

Condition: Excellent

Country: China

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Collectible Stocks and Bonds Wholesalers

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 the 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. If you have questions, please ask for George LaBarre.

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.

We have been in business for over 35 years and have specialized in collectible Stock and Bonds for over 25 years. We offer a great opportunity to start your own business of stocks and bonds. Stocks and Bonds have been on National TV, newspapers, magazines and in the movies!

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Merchants Storage and Warehouse Company


Merchants Storage & Warehouse Company  $100 6% Uncancelled Bond. Loag Printer, Phil. All 40 coupons remain. R. E. Mortgage Loan. Attractive!

Excellent Condition!

State: New York
Year: 1885

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Gilbert Transportation Company Gold Bond

Gilbert Transportation Company Gold Bond. $1,000 6% Gold Bond. Certificate #3, 4, or 22 are available in the orange.

Color: Orange or Brown

Condition: Excellent

State: Connecticut
Year: 1906

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Friday, September 6, 2013

When The Somme Ran Red by Captain A. Radclyffe Dugmore

When The Somme Ran Red by Captain A. Radclyffe Dugmore.

Hardcover published by George H. Doran Company, 285pp.
Autographed by the author, A. Radclyffe Dugmore on title page with ink drawing.

State: New York
Year: 1918

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Lord John Press Signatures Book of Portraits and Autographs of Famous People

Lord John Press Signatures Book of Portraits and Autographs of Famous People

A collection of autographs of President Ford and famous writers such as:
Norman Mailer, John Updike, Robert B. Parker, William Kennedy, Ray Bradbury, etc.

Photo credits are John Barth, Shelly Barth, James Blaylock, Viki Blaylock, Robert Bloch, Christian Legay, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Pablo Campos, Harry Crews, Maggie Powell, James Crumley, Michael Gallagher, Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris, Jerry Bauer, Dennis Etchison, Kris Etchison, Gerald R. Ford, Shelley Dennis, Richard Ford, John Foley, Bruce Francis, Wayne Holder, Ellen Gilchrist, Rhoda Faust, Tony Hillerman, Barney Hillerman, Ursula K.Le Guin, Jill Paton Walsh, John L'Heureux, Jerry Bauer, Elmore Leonard, Joan Leonard, Norman Mailer, Nancy Crampton, Thomas McGuane, Marion Ettlinger, Brian Moore, Kent Nason, Robert B. Parker, Herb Yellin and Pearl, Bill Yellin, Tim Powers, Serena Powers, Reynolds Price, Jerry Bauer, Dan Simmons, Karen Simmons, Peter Straub, Beth Gwinn, Ross Thomas, Robert Witkowski, Anne Tyler, Jerry Bauer, and John Updike.

Published in 1991 with an introduction and signed by Stephen King. Only 400 copies printed.

Condition: Excellent

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Monday, September 2, 2013

4 Zimbabwe Notes

The dollar is the official currency of Zimbabwe, although due to massive inflation, dollarization has meant other currencies are frequently used for transactions in Zimbabwe instead. The Zimbabwean dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively Z$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is also one of the lowest-valued currencies in the world.

The first Zimbabwean dollar was introduced in 1980 and replaced the Rhodesian dollar at par. At the time of its introduction, the Zimbabwean dollar was worth more than the U.S. dollar, with ZWD 1 = USD 1.47. However, the currency's value eroded rapidly over the years. On 26 July 2006, the parallel market value of the Zimbabwean dollar fell to one million to the British pound.

The Zimbabwean dollar is now largely irrelevant with the economy being almost completely dollarised. Even the national postal service, Zimpost, is said to be charging customers postage in US Dollars, even though some of the stamps are in Zimbabwean Dollar denomination. “Zimbabwe finance minister, Tendai Biti, said in his first budget report, "The death of the Zimbabwe dollar is a reality we have to live with. Since October 2008 our national currency has become moribund."

On April 12, 2009, media outlets reported that economic planning minister Elton Mangoma has announced the suspension of the local currency "for at least a year", effectively terminating the fourth dollar.

Set includes 10, 20, 50, and 100 Trillion Dollar notes.

Condition: C.U.
Year: 2008

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Monday, August 26, 2013

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Aktiebolaget Kreuger and Toll Bond

Aktiebolaget Kreuger and Toll Bond 40 Kroner 5% Bond. Ivar Kreuger.

Only 1 available.
Condition: Excellent

Country: Sweden
Year: 1928

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Winner Investment Company Stock

Collectible Winner Investment Company uncancelled stock. Kansas City, Missouri. Rare!
 
Condition: Excellent
 
State: Missouri
Year: 1890

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Collectible Russian Check

Collectible Russian check with a revenue stamp.
Needs further research.

Condition: Excellent

Country: Russia
Years: 1917 or 1918

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Brooklyn Academy of Music

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.

State: New York
Year: 1924.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Edison United Phonograph Company Gold Bond

Edison United Phonograph Company $1,000, 4% Uncancelled Gold Bond.

This company was an attempt to reorganize the Edison United Phonograph Company which had been organized in New Jersey on February 24, 1890, to manufacture and market phonographs and graphophones outside of the United States and Canada. It had complex stock and contractual relations with Edison, the Edison Phonograph Works, and the International Graphophone Company. The company entered receivership in the spring of 1894; it was probably dissolved in 1902 and this financing appears to be an attempt to fund a reorganization of the company. It is signed by long time Edison associate Stephen F. Moriarty as vice-president.

Condition: Excellent

State: New Jersey
Year: 1903

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Collectible MIning Company Stock

This collectible stock certificate of Gold Dirt Mining Company located in Silver Mountain, Upper Union District, (Empire District) Clear Creek, Colorado is very rare and features a great vignette.

State: Colorado
Year: 1926
Condition: Excellent

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Collectible Bank of the United States Bond

Highly collectible Bank of the United States bond printed by Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co., Philadelphia.
Features
9 Vignettes!

Price on Request.
Condition: Excellent

State: Pennsylvania
Year: 1838

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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Collectible Hawaiian Bell Telephone



Collectible Hawaiian Bell Telephone
Honolulu, Hawaii, Unissued Stock. Hawaiian Gazette Print.

Condition: Excellent
State: Hawaii
Years: 188-

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Friday, August 2, 2013

Collectible Euclid Candy Company Stock



Collectible Euclid Candy Company of New York, Inc. certificate.

Rare and popular topic. "Love Nest" candy bars were made by Euclid Candy Company. A splendid collectible candy company stock certificate.
Condition: Excellent

State(s): Delaware and New York
Year: 1930

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Banco Oriental De Mexico Uncancelled Bearer Stock Certificate

Uncancelled Banco Oriental De Mexico Bearer stock certificate for 10 shares/1,000 Pesos.

Founded in 1899, the Banco Oriental de Mexico began operations in March of 1900 operating primarily as a lender to magnates of the textile industry. 18 more coupons not illustrated.

Extremely Rare!
Condition: Excellent
PRICE ON REQUEST

Country: Mexico
Year: Dec. 31, 1900

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Chinese Bonds dating from 1898 to 1940

It is fair to say that many of our favorite foreign bonds are the Chinese bonds dating from the late 19th Century to the 1940’s. They are appealing for their fascinating history as well as their impressive graphics. Of course, there has also been much speculation in these bonds due to the hope or anticipation that China would someday pay these old debts. There is no question that prices have risen rather dramatically and excitement in this field has grown. The Chinese have become more and more interested in their heritage in the form of coins, paper money, and recently in stocks and bonds. Such new interest as well as other speculation is likely to cause prices to escalate further.

We now have a very large inventory of Chinese bonds of the most popular types including the following…..

1898 Anglo-German Gold Loan
, £25, £50, £100.
1904-07 Chinese Imperial –
Shanghai-Nanking Railway Gold Loans, £100.
1908-10 Imperial Chinese Gov.,Tientsin-Pukow Rwy Loan, £20, £100. 3 Types.
1911 Imperial Chinese Government – Huquang Railway, £20, £100.
1912 Chinese Government Gold Loan, the “CRISP LOAN”, £20, £100, £500, £1,000.
1913 Chinese Republic, Lung-Tsing-U-Hai Railway Gold Loan, £20.
1913 Chinese Republic, Province of Petchili Gold Loan, £20.
1913 Chinese Government, “Reorganisation Gold Loan, £20, £100.
1925 Chinese Government Loan of £6,866.046,10/10. Skoda Loan II,
1937 “Liberty Bonds, $5, $10, $50, $100, $1,000 (and $10,000 which have not been on the market for several years as they are extremely rare).
1938 Republic of China, 27th Year, English face, Chinese back. $5, $10, $50, $100.
1940 Republic of China, 29th Year, Chinese face, English back. $5.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

History of the Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913

The Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913 was for the capital sum of £25,000,000. The loan was authorized by Presidential Order of 22nd April, 1913 officially communicated by the Wai Chiao Pu to the Ministers in Peking of Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan. (The Wai Chiao Pu was the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the government of the Republic of China).

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 U.S. 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 Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Deuthsch-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 Japnanese Yen of the bearer bonds issued to by other four issuing banks. The banks all received 6% commission for handling this loan and the capital amounts allocated to each bank together with bonds issued are detailed in the data below…..

Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. £7,416,000
Deutsch-Asicatiche Bank £6,000,000
Banque de l”Indo-Chine £7,416,660
Russian Asiatic Bank £2,777,780
Russian Asiatic Bank (Belgium) £1,388,880

The purpose of the loan was to enable the new government of the Republic of China to meet financial liabilities inherited from the previous Chinese Imperial Government, for the reorganization of government institutions and to meet the administrative costs.

As an interesting footnote to this loan, Mr. M. E. Weatherall, who was a senior official of the Chinese Maritime Customs Service in 1921 was quoted in the publication “Wayfoong” as making the following observation.

“I believe that I am correct in saying that the greater part, if not all of the reorganization loan of 1913 was accounted for by statements and vouchers, but in actual fact very little of it was ever applied to the purposes for which it was lent. It disappeared mysteriously and nobody knows where it has gone.”

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*Source: Historic Foreign Bonds of China by John M. Thomson (2012)

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Chinese Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913

Chinese Reorganization Gold Loan of 1913

In our 34 years of specializing in collectibles stocks and bonds, we have had the good fortune of buying and selling many historic and especially graphic bonds. The Reorganization bonds truly stand out for so many reasons. We are proud to offer the largest inventory of these bonds available today. Over 4,700 pieces of both the 20 Pound and 100 Pound denominations.

1. Superb Graphics including 3 exceptional vignettes.
2. Outstanding quality engraved printing by Waterlow & Sons, London
3. Rich in History.
4. Great colors of Green, Brown, and Blue.
5. International appeal as England, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan were all involved.
6. Text in 4 languages.
7. 4 Denominations.
8. Extensive details at back related to quantities issued, etc.

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Beware of Fraudulent Chinese Liberty Bonds

Unfortunately there are inferior copies and fraudulent examples of Chinese Liberty bonds. Crude copies and fabrications of the $10,000 exist as well as fantasy pieces of $500,000 and $1,000,000. These high denominations are rather foolish, yet fairly well executed. Of course, they have no value.

There are also 1912 fantasy pieces which read “Certificate of Deposit LIBERTY BOND – THE HONKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION – This certifies that there have been deposited in the treasury of the REPUBLIC OF CHINA – 1,500 METRIC TONS OF A.U. METAL 999.5 – DATE OF ISSUANCE OCTOBER 12, 1912” These orange, green, and red printed documents were printed in the Philippines for the sole purpose of committing fraud. They are not valid in any way and are not copies of legitimate financial instruments. These should be avoided at all cost. It is truly bazaar that there has been active demand for such nonsense.

It should always be stressed that we sell these bonds for their historical, graphic, and collectible merits only. We always make it clear (though these bonds are uncancelled) that all Chinese bonds are not negotiable. On the other hand, these are the very same bonds that are so sought after and popular. There is absolutely no difference. We sell all these Chinese bonds with accompanying PASS-CO authentications.

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*Source: Historic Foreign Bonds of China by John M. Thomson (2012)

Saturday, July 20, 2013

$1,000 Republic of China Liberty Bond


$1,000 United States Dollar Bond (considered Liberty Bonds). Please click on "View Larger Image" to see the english side of the bond.

PRICE ON REQUEST
Condition: Excellent

Country: China
Year: 1937

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Republic of China Liberty Bonds

The Republic of China was founded in 1912 and it governed mainland China until 1949, when it lost the mainland
during the Chinese Civil War and withdrew to Taiwan. In 1937 in the 26th Year of the founding of the Republic, “Liberty Bonds” were issued in denominations of $5, $10, $50, $100, $1,000, and the $10,000.

Not one example of the $10,000 denomination has been reported on the market in about 5 years.

The set of 5 denominations of the $5, $10, $50, $100, and the rare $1,000 is sometimes referred to as an “Excalero” suite, or set. The demand for this set is exceptional and the single $1,000 is the backbone of the set. We sell sets and singles of these popular bonds.

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*Source: Historic Foreign Bonds of China by John M. Thomson (2012)

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Queen Victoria - Banco de Londres Y Mexico

Queen Victoria - Banco de Londres Y Mexico Uncancelled Bearer Stock certificate for ten shares of $100 (pesos) each/1,000 Pesos, thus totaling $1000 (pesos). Known as the "Queen Victoria". The bank was one of only two Mexican national banks that was chartered to conduct business across state lines and was the second largest in the nation.

Extremely Rare!
Condition: Excellent
PRICE ON REQUEST

Country: Mexico
Year: May 10, 1905

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

£20 Government of the Province of Petchili - Part 2


The following brief history is from “Historic Foreign Bonds of China” published in 2012 by John M. Thomson.
The loan was, “Created by virtue of a resolution of the Assembly of the Province of Petchili. By agreement entered into on the 27th January 1913, the Government of the Chinese Republic has sanctioned the above mentioned resolution by guaranteeing absolutely and unconditionally the punctual payment of principal and interest of the present loan”.

The participating financial institution was the Banque de Reports, de Fonds Publics et de Depots. Bearer bonds were floated in both Brussels and Antwerp.

The purpose of the loan was for public works and improvements to be executed in the Province of Petchili. The loan was secured upon a first mortgage on taxes collected and raised by the Province of Petchili on wine and tobacco yields with an additional guarantee from the central government of the Republic of China. Coupons were payable on 1st February and 1st August each year.

It should always be stressed that we sell these bonds for their historical, graphic, and collectible merits only. We always make it clear (though these bonds are uncanceled) that all Chinese bonds are not negotiable. On the other hand, these are the very same bonds that are so sought after and popular. There is absolutely no difference. We sell all these Chinese bonds with accompanying PASS-CO authentications.

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*Source: Historic Foreign Bonds of China by John M. Thomson (2012)

Friday, July 12, 2013

£20 Government of the Province of Petchili - Part 1


We have had the pleasure of buying and selling several thousand pieces of Chinese bonds of many types. In this period of over 34 years, we have never seen demand to equal that of the “Petchili” bonds. The degree of enthusiasm related to the speculation of these bonds is truly unprecedented.

It should be made very clear that only the £20 denomination was issued and this should not be confused with the Capitalization of £500,000 Sterling. This lofty amount is simply the total face value of the entire issue of 25,000 bonds.

There was only one type of Petchili and so it should not be confused with other Chinese bonds. There has been a rash of requests for “Super Petchili’s”. It appears that this nickname has been given to the Government of the Chinese Republic 5% Gold Loan of 1913 for the Lung-Tsing-U-Hai Railway, Capitalization of £10 Million.
Petchili’s are now very rare as few pieces enter the marketplace. Prices have risen steadily over the past year and demand is strong.

For more information visit our web site, http://www.glabarre.com, or call George LaBarre at 1-800-717-9529.

George H. LaBarre Galleries - Collectible Stocks and Bonds and Old Stocks and Bonds
http://www.glabarre.com
A foreign antique stock and bond company.


*Source: Historic Foreign Bonds of China by John M. Thomson (2012)

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

China’s External Loan Bonds


Tientsin-Pukow Railway Loan of 1910 - Deutsch-Asiatische Bank - Berlin Issue, 5%, Capitalization 5 Million Pounds Sterling, £100.
PRICE ON REQUEST
Condition: Excellent

Country: China
Year: 1910

Nearly all the bonds that we sell are External Loan Bonds which the Chinese Government negotiated with foreigners. The various bonds that we deal with are of particular interest to collectors for several reasons as follows:

Language: The language of the text on the bond certificates relating to external loans is at least partially in a western language. This allows a small insight into events that took place in China and provides a documentary record of those events. By contrast, the bond certificates from internal loans were usually written in Chinese characters and it is difficult for a foreigner to translate and understand the text.

Historical Appeal: China bonds have an inherent historical appeal as some of the loans were related to very specific historical incidents or political situations that occurred in China.

Aesthetic Appeal: Many China bonds are attractive documents which are aesthetically pleasing, larger and more ornate than most other foreign bonds coupled with quality printing makes them almost “works of art”.

Collection Range: There were a limited number of Chinese external loans and most are affordable. The possibility of forming a complete collection is quite possible.

Redemption Hope:
Some investors hope that China bonds relating to loans which are in default by trhe Chinese Government, might at some time in the future be redeemed with re-payment of principal and with substantial compensation for lost interest.

In the unlikely event that the current Chinese Government did decide to honor the outstanding debts from the previous Chinese administrations of the turbulent period during the early part of the last century, then the unredeemed bearer bonds may have substantial value.

For more information visit our web site, http://www.glabarre.com, or call George LaBarre at 1-800-717-9529.

George H. LaBarre Galleries - Collectible Stocks and Bonds and Old Stocks and Bonds
http://www.glabarre.com
A foreign antique stock and bond company.


*Source: Historic Foreign Bonds of China by John M. Thomson (2012)

Monday, July 8, 2013

About Bearer Bonds

We are constantly asked for histories of ownership of bearer bonds. In all our 34 years of buying uncanceled bonds, such histories have never been available. It is extremely rare that owners would ever save receipts of purchases of bonds dated in the late 19th Century to the 1940’s. It is important to stress that all these bonds are “BEARER” bonds, not Registered Bonds.

There is no official records that could verify the ownership history of bonds. One could compare a “BEARER” bond to a $20 bill in one’s pocket. It would be rather absurd to ask for a history of ownership of such a piece of paper money. Such demands of histories only encourage legitimate owners of bonds to simply make up histories which cannot be proven or unproven.

Bearer bonds were unregistered negotiable financial instruments up which interest and principal were payable to the holder of the bond. As the ownership of a bearer bond was not registered with any financial institution, interest and principal would be paid to the holder of the bond regardless of who originally purchased the bond.

Coupons were attached to each bond, and individual coupons represented a single interest payment. The holder of the bearer bond would submit a coupon on a specific date to the issuer of the bond or a designated paying agent, such as a bank, to receive the interest payment. Payment due dates were normally detailed on the bond certificate and it was the usual practice that interest would be at six month intervals.

Bearer bonds were advantageous to certain investors who perhaps wished to shield their finances from the clutches of the tax authorities as owner’s details would not appear on any financial records.

Bearer bonds were easily negotiated between parties as the owner was not required to register any transfer of ownership.

For more information visit our web site, http://www.glabarre.com, or call George LaBarre at 1-800-717-9529.

George H. LaBarre Galleries - Collectible Stocks and Bonds and Old Stocks and Bonds
http://www.glabarre.com
A foreign antique stock and bond company.

*Source: Historic Foreign Bonds of China by John M. Thomson (2012)

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Anglo-German Chinese Imperial Government Gold Loan of 1898


Chinese Imperial Government Gold Loan of 1898, 4 1/2%, Capitalization 16 Million Pounds, £100.
PRICE ON REQUEST
Condition: Excellent

Country: China
Year: 1898

For more information visit our web site, http://www.glabarre.com, or call George LaBarre at 1-800-717-9529.

George H. LaBarre Galleries - Collectible Stocks and Bonds and Old Stocks and Bonds
http://www.glabarre.com
A foreign antique stock and bond company.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Celebrating Great Americans

Happy Fourth of July everyone. We Americans have a proud history. This outstanding calendar created by The Thos. D. Murphy Co. stands testament to our heritage.


WWII collectible; calendar size 12.75" x 24".
Year: 1942
Price: $175.00

For more information visit our web site, http://www.glabarre.com, or call George LaBarre at 1-800-717-9529.

George H. LaBarre Galleries - Collectible Stocks and Bonds and Old Stocks and Bonds
http://www.glabarre.com
A foreign antique stock and bond company.


Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Chinese Bonds - Part 1

It is fair to say that many of our favorite foreign bonds are the Chinese bonds dating from the late 19th Century to the 1940’s. They are appealing for their fascinating history as well as their impressive graphics. Of course, there has also been much speculation in these bonds due to the hope or anticipation that China would someday pay these old debts.

There is no question that prices have risen rather dramatically and excitement in this field has grown. The Chinese have become more and more interested in their heritage in the form of coins, paper money, and recently in stocks and bonds. Such new interest as well as other speculation is likely to cause prices to escalate further.

We now have a very large inventory of Chinese bonds of the most popular types including the following . . .


China-Belgian Issue, 1921, Green-Red, 500 Belgian Francs (equivalent of £20), 8% Bond.
Uncancelled. No coupons
PRICE UPON REQUEST

Country: China
Years: 1920-21

For more information visit our web site, http://www.glabarre.com, or call George LaBarre at 1-800-717-9529.

George H. LaBarre Galleries - Collectible Stocks and Bonds and Old Stocks and Bonds
http://www.glabarre.com
A foreign antique stock and bond company.

Sunday, June 30, 2013