Archives International Auctions - Auction 110 January 20, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 110 76 January 20, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Illinois 353 353 IL. Atlantic and Pacific Insurance Company, 1873, I/U Stock Certificate Chicago, Illinois, 1873. 10 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, Extremely attractive large format stock certificate, Black on green underprint with a map of the U.S. showing both the West & East coasts, with patriotic Eagle at center under curved title flanked by allegorical Liberty at left and bee hive at right, VF-XF condition. � Est. $160-280 Maine 354 354 ME. Biddeford, Thomaston & Bath Banking Stock Certificates, 1850s to 1870s Maine, 1850s to 1870s. Lot of 4 Issued Banking Stock Certificates representing mid-19th-century state-chartered and national banking institutions, Includes: 1859, City Bank, Biddeford, Maine; 1877, Thomaston National Bank, Maine; 1865, I/U, Thomaston (National) Bank, Maine; and, 1865, I/U, Lincoln National Bank of Bath, Maine. Certificates feature finely engraved vignettes with allegorical figures, pastoral and industrial scenes, and ornate borders typical of American bank stock engraving of the period. Two are cancelled. Several certificates show endorsements, revenue stamps, embossed seals, and period signatures. Conditions range from VG to XF overall, with expected folds, toning, edge wear, and handling consistent with age. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $90-140 Massachusetts 355 355 MA. National Rockland Bank of Boston, with Santa Vignette, Specimen Share Certificate, ca.1900-1920s Boston, Massachusetts. ca.1900-1920s, Specimen Stock Certificate, All blue, Santa Claus, his sled full of toys, and his reindeers on a rooftop, shares of $20 each, Order # B58406 in red at top left, ABNC, Uncirculated. Banks and other financial institutions often gave careful consideration to the symbols they selected for use on their bank notes, drafts, and stock certificates. They picked symbols that conveyed a feeling of strength, trust and friendliness to their potential clients, and that is precisely why the officers of the National Rockland Bank of Boston chose Santa Claus. This universal symbol of trust and friendship is highly coveted by collectors, and opportunities to obtain certificates like these are few and far between. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-240 Massachusetts, New York, & Missouri 356 356 Life Insurance and Mutual Assurance Certificates, 1869 to 1900 Massachusetts...., New York, & Missouri. 1869-1900, Lot of 7 Issued and Specimen Insurance Bonds and Certificates representing nineteenth-century life insurance, mutual benefit, and endowment policies. Includes a large-format Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Thirty-Year Endowment Bond, five percent guaranteed, Spanish-language text, marked SPECIMEN; an engraved Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Specimen certificate; Franklin Insurance Company, St. Louis, stock paid up $200,000, stock certificate; Citizens Insurance Company stock certificate; Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, dated 1872, with eagle vignette; New England Mutual Life Insurance Company policy certificate; and The Manhattan Life Insurance Company policy document. Designs feature classical figures, eagles, seals, and ornate engraved borders typical of major American security printers of the period. Condition ranges from VF to XF overall, with expected folds, light staining, and age toning consistent with use and archival survival. (7). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200