U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes and Scripophily

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On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 24th exciting auction we have held over the last eight years. We are offering over 800 lots of U.S. and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily & Security Printing Ephemera at our offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
The auction begins with over 160 lots of worldwide banknotes and will be followed by 30 additional lots of U.S. banknotes and Security Printing Ephemera including a interesting assortment of U.S. Obsoletes from an old collection that has been off of the market for close to 30 years. Additionally we are offering further selections from the “Hamtramck Collection”, put together by a career military officer over a 50 year period beginning in the late 1940’s.
There are close to 600 lots of scripophily including banking, finance, navigation and railroads including the first part of an amazing Texas, Mexico and related area railroad stock and bond collection that comes from a serious Texas collectors holding with many rarities and desirable items that rarely if ever come to auction. Additionally, we will be offering a discovery “Santa Claus” specimen stock certificate that is new to the market as well as hundreds of rare and desirable stocks and bonds.
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The auction will take place on May 7th at our offices located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite 7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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A.P.B. Investment Co. Ltd., 1945-1952 , Share Certificate Group.351 - A.P.B. Investment Co. Ltd., 1945-1952 , Share Certificate Group.
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Israel and Palestine. Lot of 47 certificates, Mostly cut cancelled in signature area, staples, rust and cancellations, condition varies between VG to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to Y*****7 for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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El Banco Nacional Panama, ND (ca.1910-20), Specimen "R.De P, Domiciliado En La Ciudad De Panama" - 7352 - El Banco Nacional Panama, ND (ca.1910-20), Specimen "R.De P, Domiciliado En La Ciudad De Panama" - 7
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Panama. Specimen bond. ND (ca.1910-30). 100 Balboas, Series A. Brown border, small view of steamships in middle over curving title. XF condition. Coup
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Republica de Panama, 1933 Specimen "Bonos De Conversion 1933-1943" Bond.353 - Republica de Panama, 1933 Specimen "Bonos De Conversion 1933-1943" Bond.
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Panama, 1933, B/500.00 Balboas, 6% Specimen Bond, Black on chestnut brown border and underprint, Angels top center flanking logo, POC's and blue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Republic del Peru June 30, 1879 Bank Note Specimen and Issued Grouping.354 - Republic del Peru June 30, 1879 Bank Note Specimen and Issued Grouping.
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Lima, Peru. Lot of 3 notes, includes 1) One Sol, P-1, black on yellow brown, woman center, cherub, F-VF. 2) 2 Sols, P-2, Specimen, black on green bro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Republic del Peru June 30, 1879 Bank Note Specimen.355 - Republic del Peru June 30, 1879 Bank Note Specimen.
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Lima, Peru. 20 Sols, P-7 Unlisted Specimen, black on yellow and green, woman writing, green 20s, Unc. To CU. ABNC. Rare as specimen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Republic of Peru 1928 Specimen Bond.356 - Republic of Peru 1928 Specimen Bond.
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Peru, 1952, $500, 3% Sinking Fund Dollar Bond, Black on purple border and underprint, Country seal top center flanked by two winged allegorical women,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to k**u for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Manila Electric Railroad & Lighting Corporation Specimen Shares. 1903.357 - Manila Electric Railroad & Lighting Corporation Specimen Shares. 1903.
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Manila, Philippines. Green frame, Specimen for 10 shares, exquisite and rarely seen vignette of a semi-nude angel holding an electric globe, ABNC, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. 1958. Specimen Bond.358 - Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. 1958. Specimen Bond.
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Philippine. 1958. 1000 Pesos 7% Specimen Bond with coupons attached. Black print with orange border and underprint. Vignette of allegorical woman top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Philippine Lumber & Commercial Co., 1903 Issued Stock Certificate.359 - Philippine Lumber & Commercial Co., 1903 Issued Stock Certificate.
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Philippines, 5 Shares, I/U, Black on yellow undertint and border, Eagle on top left, Corporate offices located in Chicago. XF condition with original
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v*****d for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Philippine Railway Construction Co., 19xx ca.1900, Specimen Stock Certificate.360 - Philippine Railway Construction Co., 19xx ca.1900, Specimen Stock Certificate.
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Philippines, Odd Shares, Specimen, Black on brown border, Locomotive with ore cars and factory behind them. Specimen overprints, POC's, VF. ABNC...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Republic of Poland Specimen Bond with Repeal of the Gold Standard Notice on Front. 1920.361 - Republic of Poland Specimen Bond with Repeal of the Gold Standard Notice on Front. 1920.
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$1000 Twenty Year Six Per Cent Gold Specimen Bond, brown frame and underprint, crowned eagle in circular frame near the top, bi-lingual text, endorse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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City of Ponce Gas Company Specimen Shares. 1915.362 - City of Ponce Gas Company Specimen Shares. 1915.
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Southern Puerto Rico location. Green border, woman holds light bulb, streetcar and gas tank, shares of $100 each, FLB, ABNC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to t*****r for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Credito y Ahorro Ponceno, 1893 Specimen Bond.363 - Credito y Ahorro Ponceno, 1893 Specimen Bond.
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Ponce, P.R. 1893. 200 Pesos. Olive Green border and undertint. Ornate title with "Sailor" on right and portrait of notable on left. Cou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to t*****r for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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El Banco Espanol de Puerto Rico Issued Stock Certificate.364 - El Banco Espanol de Puerto Rico Issued Stock Certificate.
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Puerto Rico, 1894, 50 Shares, Issued stock, Extracto De Inscripcion, Black on dark green underprint, seated allegorical woman with globe on upper left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to t*****r for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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El Banco Espanol de Puerto Rico Issued Stock Certificate.365 - El Banco Espanol de Puerto Rico Issued Stock Certificate.
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Puerto Rico, 1894, 25Shares, Issued stock, Extracto De Inscripcion, Black on light brown underprint, seated allegorical woman with globe on upper left
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to t*****r for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Mayaguez Electric Co. 1901 "Mayaguez Division" Specimen bond.366 - Mayaguez Electric Co. 1901 "Mayaguez Division" Specimen bond.
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Puerto Rico, $1000, Specimen 6% Gold Coupon Bond, Black on green border, Series A, VF, rare Puerto Rico specimen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to t*****r for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Russian Bond and Banknote Assortment.367 - Russian Bond and Banknote Assortment.
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Russia, Lot of 22 different Russian Bonds, highlights include Russian Imperial Banknotes, ca. 1910 (8), mostly VF to XF and on Konshin Signature; Aust
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Russian Railroad Bond Assortment of 26 Different ca.1879-1914.368 - Russian Railroad Bond Assortment of 26 Different ca.1879-1914.
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Russia, Lot of 26 different Russian Railroad Bonds, highlights include 1879, 125 Roubles Transcaucasian Railway Co.; 4 different varieties of 1895 and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to c********-.. for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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World War I Emergency Certificate. Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. Specimen Shares. 1918369 - World War I Emergency Certificate. Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. Specimen Shares. 1918
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Cham, Switzerland. Red border and full tint, Specimen for 1000 shares, ABNC, EF. One of a series of only 20 Evidentiary Certificates temporarily takin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to B****T for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Republic of Venezuela, 6% Sterling Loan of 1862.370 - Republic of Venezuela, 6% Sterling Loan of 1862.
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Venezuela, 1863, 100 Pounds Sterling, Series C, Black on thin translucent paper, Venezuela Arms on top under title, coupon on right and ornate border
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Telegrafo Electrico De Venezuela, 8 Shares of Stock, Issued in 1866.371 - Telegrafo Electrico De Venezuela, 8 Shares of Stock, Issued in 1866.
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Caracas, Venezuela, July 3rd, 1866, 8 Shares, Issued and uncancelled stock certificate, Black on light yellow paper, counterfoil on left, no vignette,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (290.00) = 290.00
 
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Lamport and Holt Limited Issued Share Certificates. 1912-14.372 - Lamport and Holt Limited Issued Share Certificates. 1912-14.
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Great Britain. 1) Preference Share Certificate, 1912, light violet underprint, steamship, VF+. 2) 6% Preference Share Certificate, 1914, green with li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Puerto Rico, Belgian Congo and Other Certificates. 1825-1944.373 - Puerto Rico, Belgian Congo and Other Certificates. 1825-1944.
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Banco Territorial y Agricola de Puerto Rico 100 Pesos 7%; Compagnie Agricole Commerciale & Industrielle de Badikaha 1927; Societe des Mines d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t*****r for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Connecticut Arms and Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate Gun Manufacturer.374 - Connecticut Arms and Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate Gun Manufacturer.
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Hartford, CT, 1868. 300 Shares, Issued and uncancelled stock certificate, Black with ornate title with Connecticut Arms in middle and detailed and orn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to v*****d for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 1969 Specimen Stock Certificate.375 - Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 1969 Specimen Stock Certificate.
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1969, 100 Shs, Specimen stock certificate, orange border, man and boy with rifle on top and Lugar pistol underprint, XF, ABNC. Scarce gun related ce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Justin Projectile Company, 189x Specimen Ammunition Manufacturer Stock Certificate.376 - Justin Projectile Company, 189x Specimen Ammunition Manufacturer Stock Certificate.
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Jersey City, New Jersey, 189x (Ca.1892), Odd Shares, Specimen, Black on green border and underprint with Civil War Battle scene of iron clad ships and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Remington Arms Company, Inc. ND ca.1900-1920 Specimen Stock Certificate.377 - Remington Arms Company, Inc. ND ca.1900-1920 Specimen Stock Certificate.
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<100 Shares, Black on orange border and underprint, Allegorical woman reclining on lion, VF-XF condition, ABNC. 7% Cumulative Preferred Stock Ser...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Remington Arms Company, Inc., 1922 Specimen Bond.378 - Remington Arms Company, Inc., 1922 Specimen Bond.
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Delaware. $500, Specimen1st Mortgage 6% Sinking Fund Gold Coupon Bond, Black on orange border and underprint, reclining woman on sleeping lion on top,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to J**********s for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Savage Arms Corp. 1915, Specimen Stock Certificate.379 - Savage Arms Corp. 1915, Specimen Stock Certificate.
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100 Shares, Black on green border and underprint, Allegorical woman with sword flanked by two men, VF-XF condition, Scarce certificate from this well
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Providence Washington Insurance Company Issued Shares. 1886.380 - Providence Washington Insurance Company Issued Shares. 1886.
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Providence, Rhode Island. 2 shares, George Washington, left, fire hydrant and hose, bottom, VF, age spots.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1st Liberty Loan Bond of 1917 $50 3 1/2 % Gold Bond.381 - 1st Liberty Loan Bond of 1917 $50 3 1/2 % Gold Bond.
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U.S LibertyÊÊLoanÊBond of Ê1932-1947, issued in 1917.ÊSerial number: 1959164.ÊBond GradesÊXFÊwith 4 hole pun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*****x for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Fort Dearborn Inn & Glass Company Successors to (penned above) Chicago Raised Prismatic Light and Sa382 - Fort Dearborn Inn & Glass Company Successors to (penned above) Chicago Raised Prismatic Light and Sa
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Chicago, Illinois. Gold border and seal, $100 underprint, #35, 20 shares, IU, VF+, lightly age toned at the top.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to v*****d for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Alaska Gold Company, 1888 Issued 7% Gold Coupon Bond.383 - Alaska Gold Company, 1888 Issued 7% Gold Coupon Bond.
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Alaska, 1888, $500, Issued and uncancelled 1st mortgage gold bond, black on red-brown border and underprint, Miners working underground on top and min
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Alaska Riverbed Mining and Development Co. Stock.384 - Alaska Riverbed Mining and Development Co. Stock.
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Alaska, 1910. 1000 Shares. Issued and uncancelled stock. Black border. Lion vignette. XF condition. Goes style certificate. Rare Alaska mining certif
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Grecian Alaska Gold Dredging Company Stock Certificate.385 - Grecian Alaska Gold Dredging Company Stock Certificate.
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Alaska, 1915, 100 Shares, #312, I/U stock certificate, Black border with unique Photograph vignette of Dredging Equipment on top left, Gold Company S
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 210.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Mother Lode Copper Mines of Alaska Specimen Shares. CA 1920.386 - Mother Lode Copper Mines of Alaska Specimen Shares. CA 1920.
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Brown border, Abraham Lincoln portrait in oval frame, ABNV, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Mother Lode Copper Mines of Alaska Specimen Shares. CA 1920.387 - Mother Lode Copper Mines of Alaska Specimen Shares. CA 1920.
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Green border, Abraham Lincoln portrait in oval frame, 100 shares Specimen, ABNV, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Newsboy Mining Co. Alaska Stock Certificate.388 - Newsboy Mining Co. Alaska Stock Certificate.
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Fairbanks, Alaska, 1914, 500 Shares, Issued and uncancelled stock certificate, Black on gold border and underprint, Miners on upper left corner, XF co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to c********-.. for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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The Yukon Mining Co.389 - The Yukon Mining Co.
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Alaska. 1897. 250 Shares. Capital Stock. Issued and uncancelled stock. Black border with ornate title. No vignette. XF condition. Rare and early cer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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United Yukon Company, Ltd. 1899 Stock Certificate.390 - United Yukon Company, Ltd. 1899 Stock Certificate.
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Alaska (Incorporated in West Virginia), 890 Shares, I/U, Miners working with sluice, dredge on right in and men congregating around a building on righ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Meteor Crater Exploration & Mining Company Specimen Shares. 1925.391 - Meteor Crater Exploration & Mining Company Specimen Shares. 1925.
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Crater located near Winslow, Arizona. Blue border, Eagle, preferred stock Specimen, FL-ABNC, EF. Original known as Franklin's Hole, Meteor Crate...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Rosebud Mining Co., 1915 Stock Certificate.392 - Rosebud Mining Co., 1915 Stock Certificate.
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Arizona, 2000 Shares, I/U, Mining camp in middle, Pick and shovel on left and right, gold undertint, attractive and scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to c********-.. for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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California Mining Stock and Bond Pair.393 - California Mining Stock and Bond Pair.
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California. Lot of 2 certificates, Includes 1853 Anglo-Californian Gold Mining Co., 1 Share, I/U, VF and 1865, Oro Fino Gold and Silver Mining Co.,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Chance Silver Mining Issued Shares. 1874.394 - Chance Silver Mining Issued Shares. 1874.
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San Francisco office, Cherry Creek, Nevada mines. 100 shares, mills and horse drawn ore cart illustrate the first letter in the title, IU, VF+. Silve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Golden Eagle Mining Issued Shares. 1872.395 - Golden Eagle Mining Issued Shares. 1872.
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San Francisco, California offices, Ophir Mining District, Placer County, 20 shares, #31, patriotic eagle, blue 25 cents revenue affixed, VF+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Handily Mining Company Issued Shares. 1878.396 - Handily Mining Company Issued Shares. 1878.
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San Francisco office, Bodie District, Mono County, California. 7,000 shares at $100 per, miner with pick at lower right, IU, EF. Located between the G
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 420.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Judson Manufacturing Co., 1887 $500 6% Gold Bond Signed by Egbert Judson.397 - Judson Manufacturing Co., 1887 $500 6% Gold Bond Signed by Egbert Judson.
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Oakland, California, $500, I/U, No coupons attached, S/N 289, XF, Judson Manufacturing Company was founded in 1882 and the operations comprised of a c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to F**********t for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Kearsarge Consolidated Quicksilver Mining Company Issued Shares. 1875.398 - Kearsarge Consolidated Quicksilver Mining Company Issued Shares. 1875.
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San Francisco office, Lake County, California. 100 shares at $100 per, Indian on cliff, IU, EF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Standard Consolidated Mining Co. 1881 Proof Stock Certificate with Coin Vignette.399 - Standard Consolidated Mining Co. 1881 Proof Stock Certificate with Coin Vignette.
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Bodie Mining District - California. Unique signed approval proof stock certificate printed on india paper. Black border. "Location Bodie Mining...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Tuolumne County Water Company Issued Shares. 1858.400 - Tuolumne County Water Company Issued Shares. 1858.
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Columbia, California. One share, #3325, wonderful gold sluice vignette occupies the entire left portion of the certificate, issued, neat slit cancel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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