Archives International Auctions - Auction 112 6th & 7th April 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 150 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Delaware 763 763 DE. RichmondTank Car Co. Production File Archive, 1979, Proofs, Specimens, Mockups, and Correspondence. Delaware, 1979. Archive group relating to the production of Richmond Tank Car Co. common stock certificates, including multiple proof and specimen-style certificate layouts, vignette proof featuring allegorical figures with “R” emblem, company name proof strips, correspondence on United States Banknote Corp. letterhead dated May 22, 1979, and a detailed plant order form outlining engraving, paper, border stock, and printing specifications. A behind- the-scenes security printing archive from a major rail tank car manufacturer. Condition ranges from Good to Very Fine with handling wear, folds, and production annotations as seen. (8 pieces). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 764 764 Invader Oil Corp., 1921, I/U Stock Certificate. Delaware, 1921. 100 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, Black on brown border and underprint, Allegorical woman at top flank company title, S/N 2885, Fine to VF+ condition with stains. ABNC. �������������� Est. $30-50 Illinois 765 765 IL. General Motor Fuels, Inc., 1935, I/U Stock & Bond Pair. Illinois, 1935. 1000 Share Common Stock Certificate and $500 6% Coupon Bond I/U Pair of Certificates, Both are black print with orange border, Conditions range from VF to VF-XF, with typical folds, light handling, and margin wear. (2). Sold ‘AS IS’ no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-80 Pennsylvania 766 766 PA. ExcelsiorOil Co., 1864, I/CStockCertificateQuartet. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1864. Lot of 4 stock certificates, each for 100 Shares, Black print with black border and mining refinery scene at top center and arms of Pennsylvania at left, S/Ns 86, 87, 88, 89, Stocks are all hand cancelled, VF t condition but all have been cut from a book cutting a 1 to 2 inch portion off the left margin. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $45-75 767 767 PA. The Peoples Equitable Oil Company, 1865 I/U Stock Certificate. Philadelphia, PA, 1865, The Peoples Equitable Oil Company, 100 Shares Stock Certificate (I/U). Printed in black with an ornate border and a decorative shield at left topped by an eagle, with a central vignette of oil derricks, tanks, and laborers at work in Venango County; a red 25¢ U.S. Internal Revenue stamp is affixed at upper left and an embossed company seal appears at bottom; incorporated in 1865 with capital of $250,000 to participate in the Pennsylvania petroleum boom that followed Edwin Drake’s 1859 discovery; issued to Thomas S. Standridge and hand-signed by the president and treasurer, dated May 24, 1865; Choice VF condition or better. Printed by J. Haehnlen, Philadelphia. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $100-200 768 768 PA. Transocean Gulf Oil Co., 1968 to 1969, High Denomination Specimen Bond Trio. Pennsylvania, 1968-69. Lot of 3 Specimen Bonds worth $100,000,000 in bonds: 1968, $40,000,000 7% Guaranteed Debenture Bond with orange border; 1969, $30,000,000 8% Debenture Bond with orange border; 1969, $30,000,000 7% Debenture Bond with green border. All have Specimen overprints, and are in UNC to Gem UNC condition. ABNC. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������� Est. $130-200