Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 123 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com New York 628 628 NY. Sandy River Petroleum Prize Co., 1868, I/U Stock Certificate. New York, 1868. 150 Shares Capital Stock I/U Certificate, Black print with black border and oil rig/refinery set up at top center, S/N 668, Certificate is in Good to Fine condition with tears, rips, and stains. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160 Pennsylvania 629 629 PA. The Peoples Equitable Oil Company, 1865 I/U Stock Certificate. Philadelphia, PA, 1865, The Peoples Equitable Oil Company, 100 Shares Stock Certificate (I/U). Printed in black with an ornate border and a decorative shield at left topped by an eagle, with a central vignette of oil derricks, tanks, and laborers at work in Venango County; a red 25¢ U.S. Internal Revenue stamp is affixed at upper left and an embossed company seal appears at bottom; incorporated in 1865 with capital of $250,000 to participate in the Pennsylvania petroleum boom that followed Edwin Drake’s 1859 discovery; issued to Thomas S. Standridge and hand-signed by the president and treasurer, dated May 24, 1865; Choice VF condition or better. Printed by J. Haehnlen, Philadelphia. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $100-200 Scripophily - Railroads Canada 630 630 Canada. Toronto Railway Co., 1892,Cancellation Progress Proof Coupon Bond Trio. Canada, 1892. Lot of 3 pieces, includes $1000 Progress Proof 4.5% First Mortgage Bond, Black intaglio on white cardstock, Allegorical woman with lightning at top center, Streetcar at bottom center, includes handwritten plate cancellation notes; $1000 Green intaglio border and undertint background corresponding to the $1000 bond, white paper; and a green and black intaglio bond back, also corresponding to the progress proof bonds. All are in VF to XF condition with some handwritten plate information. Very rare, unlisted proof in Cox. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $130-260 Colorado 631 631 CO. Colorado Midland Railway Co., 1897, I/U 50Year Gold Coupon Bond. Colorado, 1897. $1000, I/U 4% First Mortgage Fifty Year Gold Coupon Bond, Black with green border and underprint, Central vignette of rail yards and mountains flanked by allegorical female figures, with a cherub above holding a laurel branch and shield, Fine to VF condition with splitting at fold lines. Chartered in 1883, the Colorado Midland was the first standard-gauge line to cross the Continental Divide in Colorado, linking Colorado Springs to Leadville, Aspen, and later Grand Junction, and it played a key role in hauling silver, coal, and ore during the late-19th-century mining boom; financial pressures and competition led to multiple reorganizations, with this long-term bond part of efforts to stabilize capital. ����������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260