Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 135 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Scripophily - Security Printers New York 680 680 NY. United States Banknote Corp., 1990 to 1992, Lot of 370+ Issued Stock Certificates New York, 1990-92. Lot of 370+ I/C Stock Certificates for various share amounts, All are back with green border and underprint and bald eagle at top, Pin punched cancelled at side, VF to XF condition. S-C USBNC. (371). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. United States Banknote Corporation is a company that specializes in producing and printing secure documents, including banknotes and stock certificates. Founded in the early 20th century, it has focused on implementing advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting, such as watermarks, holograms, and specialized inks. The corporation has played a significant role in the U.S. currency system, collaborating with government agencies and financial institutions. As technology and security needs evolved, the company adapted its offerings to remain competitive, expanding into commercial and governmental applications. Overall, United States Banknote Corporation is recognized for its innovative printing techniques and commitment to the integrity of financial transactions. �� Est. $250-350 Scripophily - Turnpikes Ohio 681 681 OH. Zanesville and Maysville Turnpike Road, 1843, I/U Stock Certificate. Ohio, 1843. 1 Share I/U Capital Stock Certificate, Black print with black border and stage coach and train at top center, Certificate is in VF to Choice VF condition with a small ink burn on the lower left corner. The Zanesville-Maysville Turnpike Road was located in Ohio. The road followed the general alignment of a historic pathway known as Zane’s Trace, which was the first road built through Ohio, authorized by an act of Congress in 1796. Cities: The route connected Wheeling (now in West Virginia) and Zanesville, Ohio, and continued toward Maysville, Kentucky, passing through Ohio cities like Lancaster and Chillicothe. Modern Alignment: Portions of the turnpike’s route later became known as the Aberdeen & Zanesville Turnpike, and the general path is paralleled by segments of modern U.S. Route 40. Ornate intaglio engraving by Doolittle, Ivy & Munson, Cincinnati. �� Est. $75-150 Pennsylvania 682 682 PA. Harrisburg, Carlisle, and Chambersburg Turnpike Road Co., 1819, I/U Stock Certificate. Pennsylvania, 1819. 1 Share I/U Stock Certificate, Black print with black border, No vignette of embellishments, S/N 896, Fine to VF+ condition with light toning. The Harrisburg, Carlisle and Chambersburg Turnpike Road Company was incorporated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1819 to construct a vital roadway linking Harrisburg with towns to the west. Such turnpike companies played a crucial role in 19th-century economic development, allowing private investors to fund and profit from transportation improvements. This certificate, signed by early Pennsylvania officials, reflects a formative period in American infrastructure history when toll roads connected the state’s interior markets and industrial centers. �� Est. $100-200 683 683 PA. President, Managers, and Company of the Germantown and Perkiomen Turnpike Road, 1801, I/U Stock Certificate. Pennsylvania, 1801. 1 Share I/U Stock Certificate, Black print with black border, No vignette or embellishment, Fine to Choice Fine condition with minor staining. The Germantown and Perkiomen Turnpike Road Company was chartered in Pennsylvania in the early 19th century to build and maintain a toll road connecting Germantown and Perkiomen. This 1805 stock certificate, signed by company officers including Benjamin Chew Jr., represents one of the earliest American transportation corporations. Companies like this were precursors to modern infrastructure investment, financed through public subscriptions to improve regional commerce before the advent of railroads and state- funded road systems. �� Est. $200-400