Archives International Auctions - Auction 107 October 29, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 107 73 October 29, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 315 315 NY. Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc 1985 Unique Proof Model of Registered Bond New York, 1985. $-Odd. Allegorical woman on left holding globe and torch. “Shearson Lehman Bothers Holding, Inc. - An American Express Company” title and logo in middle. The model is made up of pieces of border, text, and vignettes that were glued to a thin cardboard backing. Green side panels. Unique Proof model of Lehman certificate. SC-USBNC. ������������������������������������ Est. $200-400 North Carolina 316 316 NC. Bank of North Carolina, 1862 I/U Stock Certificate. Raleigh, NC, 1862, Bank of North Carolina, 10 Shares Stock Certificate (I/U). Printed in black with an ornate border and multiple detailed vignettes: at left a cotton field scene with workers, at right allegorical maidens representing agriculture and industry, at bottom a female figure with cornucopia, and at top center a portrait of an older statesman; incorporated and chartered to support commerce, agriculture, and industrial development statewide during the Civil War era; issued to George McNeill of Fayetteville and hand-signed by the president and cashier, dated April 8, 1862, with embossed seal and manuscript entries; Choice Fine to VF condition or better. Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $160-280 Pennsylvania 317 317 PA. Allegheny National Bank of Pittsburgh, 1888 I/U Stock Certificate. Pittsburgh, PA, 1888, Allegheny National Bank of Pittsburgh, 34 Shares Stock Certificate (I/U). Printed in black and gray with an ornate geometric border; allegorical female figures at left and right and a pastoral top vignette showing livestock herding with farmers in discussion; embossed corporate seal present; issued to The Fidelity Insurance Trust and Safe Deposit Co. of Philadelphia as trustee for Sarah G. Cunningham; hand-signed by the president and cashier and dated November 9, 1888; founded amid Pittsburgh’s late-19th-century industrial expansion, the bank served the city’s growing commercial and manufacturing base tied to steel, coal, and allied trades; the condition ranges from Choice Fine to VF condition or better. Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 318 318 PA. Bank of the United States, 1837 I/U Stock Certificate signed by Nicholas Biddle. Philadelphia, PA. 12 Shares, I/U Stock Certificate. Black on thin parchment type of paper, Liberty with eagle, shield and sailing ship, Signed by Nicholas Biddle, Issued to John Harris, Esq, VF condition, S/N 4343. Scarce. Nicholas Biddle ( January 8, 1786 Ð February 27, 1844) was an American financier who served as the third and last president of the Second Bank of the United States (chartered 1816- 1836). He also served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He is best known for his role in the Bank War. VF condition. UBSH. ����������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-300 Various States 319 319 Insurance Company Stock and Bond Certificates Collection, ca. 1900s to 1960s Various States...., ca.1900-60s. Lot of 35+ certificates and related documents, 6 are I/c with the balance I/U, by a wide range of U.S. insurance companies. The collection includes colorful engraved stock and bond certificates from firms such as 1884, NY. Co-Operative Life and Accident Association I/U; 1905, Indiana, Wabash Insurance Co., I/U; Public Agency Co.; Victory Life; Alliance Life Insurance Co.; Insurance Investment Corp.; Insurance Securities Co.; Franklin National Life; Lutheran International Insurance Co.; Missouri Insurance Co.; The Connecticut Fire Insurance Co.; International Life & Trust; and many others. Designs feature allegorical figures, eagles, classical vignettes, and decorative borders in a variety of colors. Several items are accompanied by period correspondence, stockholder notices, and beneficial interest certificates, adding further historical context. Condition varies from Fine to XF+, with some folds and minor edge wear present. (35+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. � Est. $140-280