Archives International Auctions - Auction 107 October 29, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 107 79 October 29, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Scripophily - Express Companies, Shipping & Transportation 341 341 NY. Merchants Union Express Company, 1866 I/U Stock Certificate. New York, NY, 1866, Merchants Union Express Company, 20 Shares Stock Certificate (I/U). Printed in black with an ornate decorative border; central vignette of a steam locomotive arriving at a station alongside horse-drawn express wagons; red 5¢ U.S. Internal Revenue stamp at left; engraved “20 Shares”; issued to J. C. Cressy and hand-signed by company officers; organized in 1866 as a rival to American Express to capture the rapidly expanding rail and overland express trade; merged into American Express in 1868; the condition ranges from Choice Fine to VF condition or better. �� Est. $130-260 Scripophily - Famous Names New York 342 342 NY. Broadway Joe’s, Inc. Stock Certificate Collection, ca.1960s to 1970s Includes Founding Share Made out to Joseph W. Namath. Florida & New York. Lot of 35 I/C Stock Certificates from Broadway Joe’s, Inc., a restaurant chain famously associated with New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, Highlighted by a founding share S/N 9, made out to Joseph ( Joe) Namath, but not endorsed by him, for 145,000 Shares. Also included are certificates that are similar unvignetted designs, made out to Clarence Achee, for 37,500; 37,500; and 10,000 Shares, who was Secretary and trustee of the company; Thomas Marshall, for 95,000 shares; and, S/N 8 issued to Michael H. Bite, Jr., for 95,000 shares. Also Features 22 public shares with the Broadway Joe’s logo, green-bordered certificates in denominations of 100 shares, and, 7 blue-bordered certificates in denominations of 5, 25, or 100 shares. All certificates prominently display the red “Broadway Joe’s” logo and are signed by company officers. Included with the lot are two original corporate letters on Broadway Joe’s letterhead dated 1969, referencing shareholder information. A nostalgic and visually engaging group tied to a unique intersection of sports celebrity and American business history. Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $150-250 Scripophily - Food & Drink Various States 343 343 Candy, Chocolate, and Sugar Assortment, ca. 1900s to 1950s, Stock and Bond Certificates Various States...., ca. 1900-50s. Lot of 30+ certificates from candy, chocolate, beverage, and sugar companies. Highlights include: American Caramel Co.; Orange-Crush Holding Corp.; Gurinian Candy Co.; Wilbur- Suchard Chocolate Co., Inc.; Lancaster Caramel Co.; United Sugar Companies, S.A. (Mexico); and The Central Teresa Sugar Co. Mix of issued, cancelled, and specimen pieces with colorful borders and allegorical vignettes. Condition ranges VF to XF with folds, punch/ink cancellations, and light handling. (30+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $150-300 344 344 Food and Beverage Companies, ca.1900s to 1970s, Issued Stock Certificate Assortment Various States....., ca. 1900-70s. Lot of 30+ food and beverage-related stock certificates, highlights include: National Tea Co. (multiple varieties in different colors); General Foods Corp.; Breakfast Brownies Co.; Chicago Potato Co.; International Banana Food Co.; Thompson’s Malted Milk Co.; Cream of Rice Co.; International Cereal Co.; Van Camp Packing Co.; Osceola Fruit Products Co.; Ohio Ozonizing Butter Co.; Chicago Nut Meat Co.; Dilbert’s Supermarkets; Maritime Fruit Carriers Co., Ltd.; Cooperative Dairy Products Assn.; and Mandarin Restaurant Inc. Certificates feature vignettes of allegorical figures, eagles, farmers, and industrial scenes. Condition ranges VF to XF, with folds, light handling, punch/ink cancels, and minor edge wear. (30+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $120-180