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Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Co., 1856 to 1872, Lot of I/C Stock Certificates

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Certificates Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:130.00 - 260.00 USD
Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Co., 1856 to 1872, Lot of I/C Stock Certificates
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The auction will take place on October 9, 2924 at AIA's office located at 1060 Main St., Suite #202, River Edge, NJ 07661 beginning at 11:00 AM
Baltimore, Maryland, 1856-72. Lot of 19 I/C Capital Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts, Black text with black border printed on thin paper, Train passing on tracks at top center, allegorical women at top left and right, POCs and/or cancellation handstamps. All are signed by John W. Garrett as company president. John Work Garrett (July 31, 1820 - September 26, 1884), was an American merchant turned banker who became president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) in 1858 and led the railroad for nearly three decades. The B&O became one of the most important American railroads by the time Garrett died, and Garret would also become a noted philanthropist. He provided crucial support for the Union cause during the Civil War, expanded the railroad to reach Chicago, Illinois, and competed with the Pennsylvania Railroad for access to New York City. All are in Fine-VF condition. Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. (19). Sold "AS IS" no returns accepted.