Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 126 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Illinois 641 641 IL. Bellville & Illinoistown Rail-Road Co., 1853, I/U Coupon Bond Rarity, Unlisted in Cox. Illinois, 1853. $1000 I/U 7% First Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print with simple black border and vignettes in every corner, S/N 595, Fine to VF+ condition with archivally Reinforced fold lines and toning. The Belleville & Illinoistown Rail-Road Company was chartered by Illinois in 1853 to construct a branch between Belleville and Illinoistown (now East St. Louis); the short line opened about October 1853 and quickly figured in right-of-way litigation. This railroad is unlisted in Cox for any type of Bond or Share, though the railroad is known. Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting. Unlisted in Cox and first time offered by us at auction (or by anyone). ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 642 642 IL. Bellville & Illinoistown Rail-Road Co., 1853, I/U 7% Coupon Bond Rarity Discovery Bond, Unlisted inCox. Illinois, 1853. $1000 I/U 7% First Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print with simple black border, Multiple vignettes cover certificate with Agriculture on each corner, Locomotive at top and trains, allegorical figures and Native American at bottom, S/N 594, VF condition with toning and minor splits at fold lines. Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting New York. Unlisted railroad in Cox. This outstanding bond is sure to attract attention from the serious collector of Illinois railroads. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 643 643 IL. St. Louis and Chicago Railway Co., 1885 Specimen 2nd Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond. Illinois, 1885. $1000 Specimen 6% Second Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black with black border and green undertint, Men at work at left and right, Red specimen overprints and POCs, VF condition, ABNC. Only known as a specimen in Cox, only 3 examples found in the ABNC Archives in 2002. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 Illinois & Indiana 644 644 IL & IN. Illinois and Midwest Railroads, 1855 to 1904, Issued and SpecimenGold Bonds. Illinois and Indiana, Lot of 4 Issued and Specimen Bonds, Includes: 1855, Cincinnati, Peru and Chicago Railway Co., $1000, I/U 7% Coupon Bond; 1894, Illinois Central Railroad Co., $1000 Specimen 4% Coupon Bond; 1897, Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad Co., $1000 I/U 4% Coupon Bond; 1904, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co., $50,000 Registered 4% Specimen Bond. Specimens are marked with overprints and POCs. Certificates range from VF to AU condition. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-300