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Archives International Auctions - Sale 36
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October 22&25,2016
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comEphemera
New York
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29 New York World’s Fair 1939 Engraved Invitation for Official Opening Ceremony.New York, 1939, Attractive invitation with silver
embossed logo of the fair at top and request for attendance, along with
Pres. Roosevelt, at the opening ceremonies, Accompanied by the mailing
envelope addressed to a Dr. George McCreevy of NY City. Invitation
folded in half and with a tiny tone spot. Fine condition, Unusual and rare
World’s Fair souvenir. ������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$100-150
Ephemera - Autographs
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30 Sulzbacher,Granger andCo., 1936Stock BalanceSheet For Meyer Lansky, Famous Mafia Figure.New York. Balance sheet from a Stock
Broker of securities owned by Meyer Lanksy. Meyer Lansky was a major
“mob” figure. Lansky developed a gambling empire that stretched across
the world. Although he was a member of the Jewish Mob, Lansky
undoubtedly had strong influence with the Italian Mafia and played a
large role in the consolidation of the criminal underworld. Lansky was
never found guilty of anything more serious than illegal gambling, He
has a legacy of being the most powerful gangster in American History.
XF condition.���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$200-300
Scripophily - Autographs
Indiana
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31 Indianapolis &St. Louis RailwayCo., 1882 StockCertificate signed by T.A. Hendricks.Indianapolis, IN. 1882, 100 Shares, I/C, S/N 12,
ITASB T.A. Hendricks who was Vice President under Grover Cleveland
fromMarch to November 1885 when he passed away unexpectedly. Rare
signature. VF. (From the collection of John E. Herzog)�������������Est.
$160-250
Maine
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32 Lake Torpedo Boat Co., 1916 Stock Certificate Signed by Simon Lake.Maine, 1916, 100 Shares, I/C stock certificate signed by Simon
Lake, Fine. Simon Lake (1866-1945). *Inventor; Submarine pioneer.
Beginning in the early 1890s, and continuing for over 40 years, Lake built
a succession of submarines through which he developed some portion
of the submarine technology in use today. He is generally credited
with developing the first workable periscope, and pioneering the use
of hydroplanes fore and aft to achieve submergence while maintaining
an even keel. *Winslow & Associates. Also includes booklet on Lake.
(From the collection of John E. Herzog)����������������������������������������Est.
$65-120
Mexico
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33 Bond signed by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna in 1866.Vera Cruz.
1866, $500, 1st Mortgage 7% Issued and uncancelled bond, Mortgage
deed of trust naming properties in Vera Cruz and palaces on St. Thomas
and Turbaco in New Granada. Ornate building with garden and trees
on top middle under title, distinguished gentleman at left, green and
orange seals, Old tape mounting remnants on top and bottom middle
where previously mounted. Fine, edge tone. Attractive and rare bond
previously selling for up to $75,000 during the bond craze.�������Est.
$750-1500