Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 95 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com sCriPoPHiLY - MisCeLLaneoUs Various states 471 471 Coal Mining, Industrial, and Real Estate Coupon Bonds, 1890s to 1930s, Various States, 1890-1930s. Lot of 86 Issued bonds and certificates representing coal companies, industrial concerns, utilities, and real estate interests. Includes examples from National Bituminous Coal and Coke Company; Park Hill Coal Company of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Hawthorne Coal Company; Maritime Coal Company; Standard Bituminous Coal Corporation; Pennsylvania Smokeless Coal Mining Company; Connellsville Foundry, Machine & Steel Casting Company; Madison Clark Building; Times Square–46th Street Building; Frank IV and Sons (Virginia Corporation); Graham; Frederick; W.A. Stone Fuel Company; Fundamental Trust Shares, Series B; and other similar issuers, among others. Mix of denominations and formats, featuring engraved designs, decorative borders, and varied vignette styles typical of the period. Conditions range from Good to Very Fine overall. (86). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ................................................................................................................................. Est. $200-300 472 472 Mixed Collection of Issued and Unissued Stocks and Bonds, 1890s to 1977. United States stocks and bonds issued between the 1890s and 1977, representing a variety of industries including mining, food, utilities, insurance, entertainment, and manufacturing. Highlights include Lenore Coal Co., Marwin Food Co., Universal Lock-Tio Co., Overland Investment Co., Protection Lease & Royalty Co., Arizona Preserving Co., Poulsen Wireless Corp., Franklin Fire Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Lowe’s Theatres, Inc., and Phelps Dodge Corp., among others. Condition ranges from Fine to XF. (22)...................................................................................... Est. $60-120 473 473 U.S. & Canada, Radio, Insurance, Municipal & Other Industry Bond and Share Assortment, ca.1910 to 1980s Various States, 1910-80s. Lot of 7 Stock & bond certificates in the lot including Cable Radio Tube Corporation, 100 shares, associated with the late-1920s to early-1930s expansion of radio and electronics manufacturing; The Metropolitan Publishing Company (Maryland), $5 shares, representing an early 20th-century regional publishing enterprise; Out- Takes, Inc., common stock, a late-20th-century media-related company from the final decades of physical stock certificate issuance; American Air Filter Company, Inc., specimen stock, an industrial manufacturer tied to post-World War II commercial and infrastructure growth; The Washington Water Power Company, $1,000 bond dated 1955, issued to finance mid-century electric utility and hydroelectric development in the Pacific Northwest; City of New Britain, Connecticut, $10,000 temporary municipal note dated 1910, issued through the First National Bank of Boston for short-term civic financing; and a Retirement System Certificate of Membership for the International Nickel Company of Canada, Limited (INCO), mid-20th century, reflecting corporate employee benefit programs at one of the world’s major nickel producers. Together, the group presents a cohesive overview of industrial manufacturing, utilities, publishing, broadcasting-era electronics, municipal finance, modern corporate equity, and employee retirement systems, offering strong visual variety and broad historical coverage across much of the 20th century. VF to Uncirculated Condition. (7). ................................ Est. $80-120 sCriPoPHiLY - naVigation, sHiPPing & transPortation delaware 474 474 United States Lines, Inc., 1929 to 1963, I/C Stock Certificates Delaware, 1929-63. Lot of 40+ I/C Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts and Colors, Certificates are all Cancelled and range from Fine to VF condition, HBNC. (44). United States Lines, Inc. was an American shipping company founded in 1921, known for its transatlantic passenger and freight services. It operated luxurious passenger liners, including the famous *SS United States*, launched in 1952, which was one of the fastest ocean liners ever built. The company also provided cargo shipping services. However, the rise of air travel in the 1960s and 1970s led to a decline in passenger shipping, and United States Lines ceased operations in the 1980s. It is remembered for its contributions to maritime travel and iconic vessels......................................................................... Est. $75-150