Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 115 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Washington, dC 567 567 Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad Co. 1863 Unique Specimen Bond. Washington, D.C., 1863 Specimen $500, 1st Mortgage 7% Coupon Bond. Horizontal format, Black with red “500” undertint. U.S. Capital in middle, upper right Locomotive being boarded and upper left with stately manor, bottom with river or harbor view, Good to VG condition due to faults, tears, taped reinforcement from back at vertical folds and small chips out of the top margin and a few small holes near the bottom, 40 coupons attached, POC’s, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s. ABNC. Spectacular and unique bond from ABNC archives. Rarely do you find specimen railroad bonds from the Civil War time period. Though there are condition issues, this impressive certificate survived over 150 years relatively intact and would be the centerpiece of any advanced railroad collection. Unlisted as a bond in Cox. ................................................................................................................................. Est. $600-900 sCriPoPHiLY - soCiaL & FraternaL organiZations Missouri 568 568 MO. Merchants Exchange of St. Louis, 1900, Membership Certificate Trio St. Louis, Missouri, 1900. Lot of 3 Membership Certificates, each issued to a different named member. All feature matching engraved designs with industrial and architectural vignettes, ornate borders, and original signatures of officers. Certificates show typical folds, light toning, edge wear, and minor stains consistent with age and handling. Overall VG condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ..... Est. $80-120 Various states 569 569 Medical, Educational & Social Institutions, ND (1900) to 1940 Stock Certificate Assortment. Various States...., Lot of 16 Stock Certificates, Bonds, and Membership Certificates representing a wide range of educational institutions, athletic clubs, fraternal organizations, social clubs, and civic or institutional associations. Includes examples from Harvey Medical College; Judson Tyler School of Art, Inc.; Montemare Academy; University Clubhouse Company; River Forest Athletic Club; Riding Academy Company; South Shore Country Club; The New Country Club of Garden City, Inc.; Irving Park Auditorium Association; Sokol Slávský Gymnastic Ass’n; Alpha Phi Association of Phi Gamma Delta; Alpha Epsilon Pi National Holding Corp.; Rho Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon; Muncie National Institute; Mid-West Business Exchange; and The Refrigeration Engineering Company. Conditions range from VG to XF overall, with typical handling wear, folds, toning, cancellations or punch cancels on some, and occasional stamps or seals present. (16). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ................................................................................................................................... Est. $70-100 570 570 Religious Institutions Issued Stocks and Bonds, ca.1900 to 1930s. Various States....., ca.1900-30s. Lot of 19 stock and bond Certificates related to churches, synagogues, fraternal religious associations, benevolent societies, and temple building funds. Strong range of religious-institution financing pieces including bonds, debentures, and subscription certificates. Includes examples from Congregation Anshe Emet; Congregation Anshe Mavro; Congregation Beth-El Property; Congregation Knesses Israel; Knights of Columbus West Side Building Corp.; Knights of Pythias Castle Assn.; United Odd Fellows Hall Assn.; Methodist Episcopal Church Conference Claimants Board; Bethesda Baptist Church; Church of the Epiphany (South Haven, Michigan); Lutheran Campsite Assn.; Huron Lodge No. 444 B.P.O.E.; and others. Conditions range from VF to XF with typical cancellations, folds, and light handling. (19). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ..................................................................................................... Est. $100-150