Archives International Auctions Auction 106 September 24, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 106 95 September 24, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Autographs - Aviation Ohio 446 446 OH. Winters National Bank & Trust I/C Check Signed by Orville Wright, Aviation Pioneer in 1937. Dayton, Ohio, 1937. $25.14 I/C Check signed by Orville Wright. Orville Wright, along with his brother Wilbur Wright, is credited with inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful airplane. Their groundbreaking flight took place on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first successful flight, which lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. Lot also includes Photograph of Kitty Hawk - the brothers airplane. Check is in VF to XF condition. The least expensive signed check ������������������������������������������ Est. $180-350 Ephemera - Autographs - Business & Finance New York 447 447 Standard Oil Trust 1882 Issued Stock Certificate Signed by John D. Rockefeller as President. New York, April 5, 1882. 500 Shares I/C Stock Certificate, S/N 301, Black text with green border, United States Capitol Building at top center, Counterfoil sheet at left. Signatures have been cancelled, Cancelled notation as well. Signatures are: J. D. Rockefeller as President; J. A. Bostwick as Treasurer; and H. M. Flagler as Secretary. Choice VF to XF condition with glue staining near counterfoil, FBN. John Davison Rockefeller Sr. ( July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was an American business magnate and philanthropist. He is widely considered the wealthiest American of all time and the richest person in modern history. Rockefeller founded the Standard Oil Company in 1870. He ran it until 1897, and remained its largest shareholder. The certificate was issued to a co-founder W.G. Warden, and is signed by him on the left margin. Henry Morrison Flagler ( January 2, 1830 - May 20, 1913) was an American industrialist and a founder of Standard Oil, which was first based in Ohio. He was also a key figure in the development of the Atlantic coast of Florida and founder of the Florida East Coast Railway, much of which he built through convict leasing. Very rare trio of signatures from some of the most influential American businessmen of the time........... ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $900-1800 Ephemera - Autographs - Cartoonist 448 448 Original Charles Schulz Drawing of Charlie Brown with Signature Rare and charming original drawing of Charlie Brown, created and personally signed by Charles M. Schulz, the beloved creator of the Peanuts comic strip. AU to UNC condition. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 Ephemera - Autographs - Historical Various States & Countries 449 449 Eclectic Autograph Collection Featuring Signed Checks, Letters, Invitations, and Original Art Worldwide Autograph collection..........Lot of 7 diverse group of signed items featuring notable figures from literature science the arts and American history. Includes: Check signed by William Bagley, 1892; Signed letter from Canadian author Naim Kattan, 1945; Signed letter from literary scholar J P Stern, 1945; Autograph from Madame Sow of Guinea on a dinner party invitation, 1962; Dinner party invitation signed by physicist and Exploratorium founder Frank Oppenheimer; and Pair of original ink drawings with autographs from cartoonist Marty Links. A well rounded and unique lot ideal for collectors of literary artistic and historical autographs. (7). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-300