Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 70 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com illinois 349 349 IL. Chicago Riding Club, 1925, I/U Bond. Illinois, 1925. $1000 I/U 6% Coupon Bond, Black print on orange border and underprint, Vignette of horse in profile at top center, S/N 436, Fine to VF condition with splitting at fold lines, CBNC. .... Est. $75-120 kentucky 350 350 KY. Churchill Downs Inc., Kentucky Derby Horse Race, ND (1970s to 1980s), Specimen Stock Certificate. Kentucky, ND (1970-80s). Common Stock Specimen Certificate, Black print with green border, Photograph of horse race as underprint, Specimen overprints, AU to UNC condition. S-CBNC. Churchill Downs Inc. is one of the oldest and most continuously operating names in American thoroughbred horse racing. The company is best known as the owner and operator of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby first run in 1875. By the early 20th century, Churchill Downs had developed into a nationally recognized racing venue with permanent facilities and an established corporate structure. Material related to the company reflects the long-term stability and prominence of a racetrack enterprise that outlasted many early competitors. .................................................................. Est. $130-260 Various states 351 351 Motion Picture & Film Industry Securities Assortment, 1917 to 1961 Various States....., 1917-61. Lot of 4 I/U Stock Certificates, Includes: 1917, Titan Pictures Corp.; 1931, Paramount Publix Corp. (with famous Paramount logo vignette); 1937, Grand National Films, Inc.; 1961, National Telefilm Associates, Inc. Certificates range from VF to XF condition. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ................... Est. $90-140 sCriPoPHiLY - CoMMUniCations, teLeCoM & Printing new York 352 352 NY. Earl Radio Corp., 1929, I/U Stock Certificate Pair, Issued Right before andAfter the 1929 Stock Market Crash. New York...., 1925. Lot of 2 I/U Stock Certificates: 25 Shares Capital Stock with red border and 100 Shares Capital Stock with green border. Both have company logo with buildings in background and are both signed by President, Walter C. Earl. Certificates are in VF to VF+ condition. E. A. Wright BNC. Earl Radio Corporation emerged from the reorganization of Chas. Freshman Co. in 1928, with Walter C. Earl as its president and founder. The company grew rapidly during the 1920s radio boom, employing thousands at its peak, but the 1929 market crash forced it into receivership, and its assets were liquidated in 1930. Walter C. Earl represents the wave of early radio entrepreneurs whose firms rose quickly and disappeared just as fast during the volatile early years of consumer broadcasting. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted............................................................................. Est. $100-150 Various states 353 353 Communications Giants Telegraph & Telephone Specimen Bond Quartet, 1890s to 1910s. Various States, 1890-1910s. Lot of 4 Specimen Coupon Bonds, Includes: 1891, Mutual Union Telegraph Co., $1000 Bond; 1888, Metropolitan Telephone and Telegraph Co. $1000 Bond; 1926, Western Union Telegraph Co. $500 Bond; 1905, United Message Co., $5000 Bond. Certificates all have Specimen overprints, POCs, and range from Fine to VF+ condition with minor splitting at fold lines. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted..................................................................................... Est. $300-450