Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 69 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 345 345 Banking, Trust & Finance Stock Certificate Assortment, 1880s to 1940s Various States......, Lot of 53 issued stock certificates representing banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, mortgage firms, and related financial institutions. Notable companies visible in the group include Baltimore National Bank; The Iron National Bank; Foreman-State National Bank; The Penn Valley National Bank; First National Bank of South Bend; Old Colony State Bank; Maryland Trust Company; Iroquois Trust Company; National Mortgage Corporation of Detroit; Southwest Mortgage Company; Farmers State Bank of Sheldon; and Wood River Building and Loan Association, among others. Certificates feature engraved vignettes of eagles, allegorical figures, cityscapes, bank buildings, and classical portraits, with ornate borders, period typography, serial numbers, handwritten signatures, and applied seals. A variety of capital structures and formats are present, including national banks, state banks, trust companies, and building and loan associations. Conditions range from VG to XF overall, with typical folds, cancellations, edge wear, and handling consistent with age. (53). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ............................................................ Est. $100-150 346 346 Trust,LoanandBuildingFinance IssuedStockandBondCollection, ca.1900 to 1940s. Various States........, ca. 1900-40s. Lot of 14 Mortgage, Trust, Loan and Building Finance Certificates and Bonds, representing investment companies, mortgage associations, building corporations, and trust entities. Includes examples from The Guarantee Investment Co.; The Franklin Mortgage Co.; Columbian Investment Co.; Stewart-Warner Corp.; Illinois Building and Supply Co.; Great Lakes Holdings Co.; Commercial Building & Loan Assn. of Baltimore; Metropolitan Temple Building Corp.; Great Lakes Trust Co.; and Real Estate Mortgage Bonds guaranteed by Equitable Trust Co. Conditions range from VF to XF with typical cancellations, folds, and light handling. (14). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ..................................................................... Est. $100-150 sCriPoPHiLY - Casinos, gaMBLing & entertainMent California 347 347 CA. Speedway Corp. of Los Angeles, 1924, I/U Stock Certificate ITASB Art Pillsbury. California, 1924. 10 Shares Capital Stock I/U Certificate, Black print with black border and green underprint, Bald eagle with shield at top center, Green embossed seal at lower left, S/N 31, VF to XF condition. Speedway Corp. of Los Angeles reflects the surge of interest in automobile racing and speedway promotion in Southern California during the early 1920s. This period saw numerous corporations organized to finance or operate purpose-built motor speedways, particularly wooden board tracks, as racing grew into a major spectator attraction. The Culver City Speedway (often referred to in the context of 1924 Los Angeles racing) was a 1.25-mile wooden board track featuring 45-degree banked turns, operating from December 1924 to March 1927. Built by Jack Prince and Art Pillsbury near Culver Blvd and Overland Ave after the nearby Beverly Hills Speedway closed, it hosted major auto races with seating for 85,000. It is issued to and signed by A. (Art) C. Pillsbury. ................................. Est. $200-300 sCriPoPHiLY - Casinos, gaMBLing, sPorts & entertainMent Colorado 348 348 CO. Glenwood Hot Springs Co. 1893 I/U Stock Certificate. Colorado, 1893, 10 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #78, Black on black border and underprint, Company logo mid-center with ornate border on the margins, Issued by The Glenwood Hot Springs Company, formed in the early 1890s to develop and operate the natural mineral hot springs at Glenwood Springs, Colorado, among the largest geothermal spring systems in North America. Long valued for their reputed healing properties, the springs gained national prominence after the arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, which made the Colorado River valley accessible to health and leisure travelers. By the early 1890s, Glenwood Springs had become a leading Western spa destination, and the company’s incorporation marked the transition from small- scale bathhouses to a capitalized resort enterprise modeled after major American and European health resorts. Financial backing typically came from local and regional investors with ties to real estate, railroads, and tourism, reflecting confidence in the long-term growth of Western resort development despite the economic disruption of the Panic of 1893., VF-XF condition, Pioneer Lithography Co. .......................... Est. $160-280