Archives International Auctions - Auction 107 October 29, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 107 85 October 29, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 365 365 General Industrial and Manufacturing Stock and Bond Certificate Collection, ca. 1890s to 1960s Various States, ca.1890s-1960s. Lot of 75+ issued stock and bond certificates, a majority are I/U, highlighted by Serial #1 certificates, from a wide range of American corporations spanning various industries, including transportation, utilities, real estate, manufacturing, construction, food, and investment companies. Highlights include The Georgetown Tunnel Transportation Company; Globe Automatic Sprinkler Company of the United States; The George Wittholz Company; Great Southern Sulphur Company; Greenbaum Sons Investment Company; Guerdon Industries, Inc.; Golden West Markets, Inc.; Gulf States Land & Industries, Inc.; Great Lakes Terminal Warehouse Company of Toledo; General Telephone Corporation; General Panel Corporation; Great Eastern Lumber Company; George Seaton Thompson Company; G & G Shops of Virginia, Inc.; Giant Publishing Corporation; and many others. Certificates display an array of detailed engraved vignettes, multicolor borders, and company logos typical of the period. A number of supporting documents and related materials are also included. An expansive and varied group showcasing a cross-section of American corporate activity from the early to mid- 20th century. Condition ranges from Fine to Extremely Fine, with expected light wear and occasional cancellations. (75+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. This lot is from an old estate and has not been checked for signatures or even better companies. ��� Est. $120-200 366 366 Manufacturing, Utilities, and Industrial Stock & Bond Certificates Collection, ca. 1900s to 1970s Various States, ca.1900-70s. Lot of 100+ Issued & Uncancelled (80+), I/C (20+), Remainder and specimen stock and bond certificates including 3 or 4 Serial #1 certificates, representing a wide variety of American manufacturing, utilities, and industrial companies from the early to mid-20th century. Included are certificates from George M. Forman & Co.; Georgia Power Co.; Geotechnics and Resources, Inc.; Hydraulic Press Brick Co.; Gary and Loveless Co.; Gary Home Builders Co.; Gas-O-Gen Corp.; Galesburg District Fair Association; Hygienic Liquid Package Co.; R. H. Hyland Co.; and Gediminas Building and Loan Association, among others. Several pieces feature detailed allegorical vignettes, industrial motifs, or regional company seals, with engraved borders in colors such as orange, green, purple, and brown. Certificates range from common and preferred stock to trust certificates and corporate bonds, reflecting the wide scope of American industrial and utility enterprise. Condition ranges from Fine to Extremely Fine, with some edge wear and minor archival notations. (60+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. This lot is from an old estate and has not been checked for signatures or even better companies. ��������������������������������� Est. $120-200 Scripophily - Land Companies & Real Estate California 367 367 CA. Pacific Land Company, 1863 I/U Stock Certificate. San Francisco, CA, 1863, Pacific Land Company, 1 Share Stock Certificate (I/U). Printed in black with a bold border and striking vignettes: at left an allegorical female figure beside a shield marked “$1,100,000,” at center a detailed steamship at sea, and the title in large gothic script across the top; red 25¢ U.S. Internal Revenue stamp at upper right; incorporated in February 1863 to acquire, manage, and develop real estate during San Francisco’s rapid post–Gold Rush expansion, with many such firms organized to ride the speculative urban growth of California’s port cities; issued to W. Harwood and hand-signed by company officers, dated May 17, 1863, with embossed seal; the condition ranges from Choice Fine to VF condition or better. Printed by H. P. Butler’s Lith., San Francisco. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 Kansas Territory 368 368 KS. Kansas Territory, Land & Mining Certificates, ca.1861 & 1886 Issued Pair Kansas Territory & Kansas, 1861 and 1886. Issued Stock certificate and Mining Claim pair comprising: Union District, Kansas Territory, Apr. 27, 1861, Mining Claim Ownership Certificate, printed in black with ornate left side scrollwork and territorial shield; certifies ownership of “one Mining Claim, No. 7 M.E. from Discovery … as of record in Book A, page 157”, signed by J.J. Bell, President, with recorder’s signature at lower right, Printed by Denver Mountaineer, Denver, no cancels noted; and, Garden City, KS, Oct. 11, 1886, The Greeley Land & Town Company, 25 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, No.101, issued to John Habligel for 25 shares, black print with decorative title panels including shaded “25 Shares”, embossed white corporate seal at lower left, signed by J.W. Glover, President, and O.W. Hays, Secretary, printer imprint not seen. Both are Choice VF condition or better for both. (2) ����������������������������� Est. $100-150