U.S. & Worldwide Scripophily, Part IX, Sessions 1 & 2

California, 1919, Vertical $1000, State Highways Constitutional Amendment of 1919, State highway specimen bond certificate, brown border with jalopies

San Francisco, California. May 1912. $1000. Exposition Bond, Issued and cancelled, olive green, Angel standing on bow of wooden ship with steamship an

California, July 21st, 1854, $250, Issued and ink cancelled bond for “Expeditions Against the Indians “, Black with no underprint, Native American wit

Key West, Florida, 1908, $100, 8% Bond Specimen, Sailboat under full sail on top, black on orange, POC's, VF-XF, ABNC. Rare and very attractive ...

Territory of Hawaii, 1924, $1,000. 4 1/2%. Public Improvement Bond Specimen. Orange border with Hawaii Seal, coupons attached. XF, ABNCo., Rare bond w

Louisiana, 1917, $1000, 4 1/2% Serial Gold Specimen Bond, Black on green border and underprint, Louisiana arms of Pelican feeding her young top center

Maine, Portland, 1896, $1000, Specimen bond, Harbor scene, horses, Maine arms below, Green, ABNC, POC's, XF.

Missouri, Jefferson, 1867, $1000 bond, State arms, bearded man below, Green, Trimmed close at the sides, Interest paid stamp, left, some age toning, o

City of Jefferson, Missouri, 1853, $1,000 bond, Issued and cancelled, Allegorical female representing Prosperity, Payable at the Bank of Commerce in N

New York, NY 1xxx (ca,1890-1910), $-Odd, Specimen Bond, “For constructing a public driveway along the Harlem River “, Purple “Return to Issue Room… To

New York, NY, 1890, $-Odd, Specimen Bond, Black on brown border and underprint, Patriotic eagle, flag and shield on top right, Seated allegorical woma

New York, NY, Nov.20, 1907, $10,000 - 2070 Pounds Sterling, 6% bond payable at J.S. Morgan & Co., 22 Old Broad Street, London, England, Bond is ...

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1901, $500, 3 1/2% Street Extension Bond, Specimen, Black on brown border and underprint, Panoramic view of Cincinnati top center wi

Porto Rico, 1921, $1000, Series L Improvement Bond, Specimen Bond, Black on orange border and underprint, Coupons attached, VF-XF condition, SBNC. Rar

Charleston, South Carolina, 1866, $500 bond, State arms, train below, 25cts imprinted revenue stamp, ABNC, Numerous POC's, otherwise VF.

Columbia, South Carolina, 1892, $1000 bond, Specimen, Palm tree, Brown, ABNC, POC's, XF.

Galveston, Texas, 1923, $1000, Specimen 6% Gold Bond, Brown border with seaport vignette, Coupons attached, POC's, XF. Scarce and attractive bon...

Austin, Texas, 1867, $1000, Issued and ink cancelled bond, Black with no underprint, ornate design by National BNC with Allegorical figures flanking A

Virginia, 1891, $10000, Funded Debt of Virginia, Specimen, Black on brown border and underprint, Thomas Jackson statue bottom center with notable on u

Virginia, 1891. $1000 Coupon Bond of the Funded Debt of Virginia, Ornate border and underprint in green with portrait of notable man with moustache in

Georgia, 1996, Shares, Specimen, Blue, SC USB, XF. Major Wall Street Scam Stock.

Omaha, Nebraska, 1894, 500 Shs, Issued and POC's in the signature area, Speeding horse drawn express wagon loaded with boxes and packages under ...

New Hampshire, 1886, 135 Shares, #13, I/U stock certificate, Grey border with a Pipe and Coupling vignette, Company Seal, XF condition. Scarce and int

New Hampshire, Feb.19, 1801, 1 Share, Issued stock, Printed on off white paper, folded lightly in 1/2 with inner sheet with transfer information (not

New Jersey, 1885, 100 Shs., Papst, Guttenberg & Schoeffer with printing press, state arms, ABNC, XF.

Keyport, New Jersey, 1851, 50 Shs, Issued stock, Ships center, State arms left, Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, XF.

Waterville, New York, 1894, 10 Shs., Clouds behind title, Red frame, gold seal, VF.

New York, ND (ca. 1906), <100 shs., Specimen Stk. certificate, Red border with Allegorical woman and birds on top middle, Specimen overprints, PO...

1881, 25 Shares, I/UC, Typeset, no vignette, gold foil seal, Cert.#32, XF condition, rare early elevator certificate.

New York, NY, 1977, Less Than 100 shs., Specimen stock, Orange border with allegorical architect seated in front of large buildings, POC's, XF c...

New York, NY 189x, Odd Shares, Specimen, Black on blue border and underprint, Adams flanked by steamship at dock and locomotive at station, Specimen,

New York, 1838, $1=1 Share, Issued stock certificate-scrip note, Black with no underprint, seated allegorical blacksmith on right, ornate counterfoil

New York, 1928, Specimen Certificate of Merit for Exhibition at Exposition. Red specimen overprint and POC's. Allegorical man, woman and child o...

New York, 19xx (ca.1900-1910), Certificate of Associate Membership, Specimen, Agricultural products, #A00000, ABNC, POC's, XF.

New York, 1899, $100, 4% Bond. Black on brown, ornate border around it with a vignette of New York City Arms in circle flanked by field hands harvesti

New York, 1897, $1000, 2nd Mortgage 5% Gold Bond, Black on green border, Allegorical figures flank title with angel on top, Specimen overprints, POC...

Ohio, ND. (Ca.1920-40), Odd shares, specimen stock certificate, red border with allegorical women with musical instrument flanking factory, specimen o

Mansfield, Ohio, 1939, 1 Share, Issued and uncancelled, Green with an embossed red seal, showing 1892 incorporation. Vignette of a rotund and mustache

Brandt, Ohio, 1868, 28 Shs, Issued and uncancelled, black with no vignette, Cert.# 28, Stamp on left, ornate counterfoil. VF condition.

Philadelphia, PA, 19xx (ca.1900-1910), Odd Shares, Common, Specimen stock certificate. Black on green, Globe at bottom with fancy title. Company made

Pennsylvania, 1926, Certificate of Membership, Black on green border and underprint, Benjamin Franklin underprint portrait center, VF-XF condition, E.

Dallas, Texas, 1876, 1 Share, Issued and uncancelled, Written in English, French and German, allegorical Liberty with flag in middle flanked by farmer

Windsor, Vermont, 1846, 1 Share. Issued and uncancelled stock certificate. Black with no undertint. Vignettes include Franklin on lower left; Allegori

Massachusetts, April, 1779, 150 Pounds, Issued and uncancelled, Pine tree on upper left, ornate counterfoil with curved cut and text on right border A

Northampton County, Pennsylvania. 1780, Indentured receipt with ornate frame. Issued for “One good Horse… “ furnished to the state for the use of the

San Francisco, California, 1876, $50 Warrant , #31, Issued to William Broderick, Black border with patriotic man holding flag, XF condition.

Stockton, California, 1869, Issued Bill of Exchange, $2000, Signed by Geo. Kidd as president, Red with seated allegorical woman with cornucopia, Cert.

New Braunfels, Texas, 187x, Unissued Check or Draft, sailor on left, RN-D9 in middle with “Good Only For Sight Draft “ on lower left, GOLD overprinted

Cooperstown, May 2nd, 1845, Issued and handstamp cancelled check made out to John Colbar for $14.50. Signed J. Fenimore Cooper on bottom right. VF to

Sonoma, California, January 31st, 1876m Issued check for $75 to Vallejo and signed by him. Vallejo was chosen to be one of eight California members of

New York, NY , October 31st, 1868, Issued check for $166.66 issued to and signed by William M. Tweed ( “Boss Tweed “) for salary as supervisor. Blue o

Buffalo, New York, January 13th, 1868, 20 Shares, Issued and uncancelled stock certificate, black on white paper, Imprinted Revenue RN-T4 in middle, A

1871, Autographed legal document in regards to bankruptcy. Revenue stamp attached. Oakes Ames well documented involvement with the Credit Mobilier cau

Richmond, Virginia, November 11, 1845, Manuscript 2 page letter from J.C. Rey to the governor of Virginia, Governor Mc Dowall. Vf condition with light

Philadelphia, ND (ca.1900), Max Rosenthal Mezzotint engraved portrait of Alexander Hamilton, Proof printed in black and gray, 4.8 by 6.4 inches with e

Massachusetts, ND (ca.1760-70), Lot of 2 items, Includes Proof letterhead, 8 by 2.75 inches, Black printing only, Standing Allegorical woman on left w

Massachusetts, 1821, 113 Issued Stock, VF-XF condition, True & Green Printers. Signed by Henry Dearborn as president. Minor scattered aging, oth...

Illinois, Chicago, 1925, $1000 bond, Specimen, Woman with globe, Green, ABNC, POC's, XF.

ND, (ca.1900-1920), Less Than 100 Shares, Specimen Capital stock certificate. Blue border. Ornate vignette of old fashioned safety razor with “Gillett

New Jersey, 1917, $1000, Ser.A, 5% Gold Note Issue, Black on brown border and underprint, Eagle with U.S and Mexican shields and flags on top, Specime

Schenectady, New York, 1907, $500, Specimen, 5% Convertible Gold Coupon Debenture Bond. Orange-red border and undertint. Allegorical woman flank “GE “

New York, NY, 1983, Odd Shares, Common Stock, Black on blue and yellow with a cartoon version of Crazy Eddie on the top right, Choice uncirculated. Sp

New York, 1906, $1000, Specimen Registered 3%, 20 Year, Debenture Gold Bond. Green border. No vignette No coupons attached. Red specimen overprints, P

New York, 1912, $500, Specimen 5% Coupon Gold Debenture Bond. Blue border and undertint. Allegorical woman flying over city holding an electric light

NY. 1987. Unique Approval Model or mockup for Odd 100 shares of common stock certificate in turquoise green. Certificate has been designed with differ

New York, NY, 1873, 20 Shares, Issued and punch and ink cancelled, Black on light pink-orange underprint, Capital Stock 180,000 Shares, Type VI, Willi

New York, 191x, Specimen stock, Odd Shares, Common stock, Black on brown border and underprint, NY arms in middle, No S/N, POC's, Gustav Stickle...

New York, NY, 1865, 1 Shares, Issued and uncancelled but transferred, Black with no underprint, Capital Stock 6,000 Shares, Unlisted Type, Henry Wells

New York, NY, 1858, 2 Shares, Issued and uncancelled, Capital Stock 7,500 Shares, Type II, William Fargo and Henry Wells autographs, Locomotive left-r

New York, NY 1923, 15 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled, Patriotic eagle on top, light brown border, Cert. #2153, Vf to XF condition with 2 vertical fold

Hawaii, 19xx (ca.1900-1920), Less Than 100 Shs., Specimen, Sugar mill, Yellow, POC's, XF.

Chicago, Illinois, 19xx (ca. 1940-1950), 100 Shs., Specimen Stk., Green border with Mayan or Aztec with parrot referring to the South ad Central Ameri

Kentucky. 1969. More Than 100 Shares. Specimen Common Stock Certificate, Orange border. Vignette of Colonel Sanders and company title logo. Rare certi

New York, NY, 1978, Odd Shares, specimen, Bazooka Bubble Gum wrapper logo on top, XF, Attractive and rare stock certificate.

New York, 1888, $1000, Specimen Refunding 5% Bond. Green border and underprint. A seated Mr.Knickerbocker relaxing and reading a paper flanked by Grif

Ohio, ND (ca. 1960's), written in top margin, Shares, Specimen, Star of David with corporate monogram, Green, ABNC, POC's, XF.

Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1920, $500, Specimen First Lien 7-1/2% Gold Bond. Chocolate-brown border. Seated allegorical woman with two children. Red speci

Washington, 1986 (ca. 1986-1992), Odd Shares, Specimen Stock Certificate, Brown title and text with green border and underprint, Large Starbucks Logo

Nevada, 1982, Specimen Stock, Black on purple border and underprint, Company logo top center “ACE “ with Dice and underprint of 4 Aces in middle,, VF-

New Hampshire, 190x (ca.1905), Odd Shares, Black on red border and underprint, Wild horses in middle. Red “Specimen “ overprints, “00000 “ serial numb

Ohio, (ca. 1930s), Specimen shares, Woman and globe, Orange, ABNCO, POC's, XF.

Canada, ND (ca.1915-1940), Less Than 100 Shs, Black on blue border and underprint, Allegorical Deadalus in front of globe, Red Specimen overprint, POC

XYZ Company demonstration certificate, Shares, #N, Blue frame, ABNC, XF. Pink and blue security chips in the paper.

Boston, Massachusetts. ND (Ca.1992). Odd-Units. Green border and undertint. 2 Celtics basketball players flank Boston Celtics Logo. Pin punch specimen

Massachusetts.1976. Odd Shares. Specimen stock certificate. Red “Specimen overprint and POC's. Blue border with crazed Revolutionary War Patriot...

New York, 1904, Horizontal $50 Certificate, #32, Black border, VF. Rare and early Bowling certificate.

New York, 1987, Odd Shs, Specimen stock certificate, blue side border, red Topps company logo, XF condition, Pin punch Specimen with 1989 date. SC-USB

Australia, 1976, $1000, 8 3/4% 10-Year Specimen Registered Bond, Black on light brown border and underprint, Australian arms top center, VF-XF conditi

Hamilton, Bermuda Islands, 19xx (ca.1940-60), Black on orange border, Harbor scene in middle with steamship, Specimen overprint, POC, S/N 00000, XF co

La Paz, Bolivia, “Lei de 22 de Julio de 1869 “ Issue, dated 19xx (ca.1900-1920), 100 Bolivianos. Serie 1aA. Purple border and undertint with sailor wi

Ottawa, Canada. Nov. 1, 1918. $50. 5 Year 5 1/2% Gold Bond. Principal Due 1923. Issued and uncancelled War bond. Blue border. Cargo ship and train at

Cayman Islands, 1985, Common Shares, Vacationers, Blue panel, Pin cancels, XF.

Valparaiso, Chile, 19xx. (ca.1900-1920), Lot of 2 specimen bonds, both with portrait of Native Indian Maiden at left, both with coupons attached, Incl

Santiago, Chile, 19xx. (ca.1900-1920), Lot of 2 specimen bonds, both with portrait of distinguished gentleman flanked by angels and coupons attached,

Concepcion, Chile, 18xx (ca.1880-90's), Horizontal $100, 7% Bond Specimen certificate, black on Brown border and underprint with Columbus sighti...

China, 1913, 20 Pounds Sterling - 189.40 Rubles, Issued and uncancelled, coupons attached, Green border and underprint with allegorical Mercury sittin

China, 1910, 5 bonds, 4 are 100 Pounds, 5% Bond, Issued and uncancelled, with 5 coupons remaining and 1 is a 20 Pound Bond, numerous foreign embossed

China, 1913, 20 Pounds Sterling, Issued and uncancelled, coupons attached, Black on orange brown border and underprint with allegorical Mercury sittin

Lot of 4 Bonds, all the same variety, China, 1913, 20 Pounds Sterling - 189.40 Rubles, Issued and uncancelled, coupons attached, Brown border and unde

Shanghai, China, 1933. $1000 Chinese Standard Silver Dollars, 1st Mortgage 6% Silver Dollar specimen bond. Vignette of “Shanghai Telephone System “ lo