Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 118 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Illinois 551 551 IL. Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Co., 1974 to 1984, Specimen Bond Quartet. Illinois, 1974-84. Lot of 4 Specimen bonds, includes: First Mortgage 11½% bonds dated 1974 in $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 denominations, and a First Mortgage 15½% bond dated 1984. All are specimen examples with overprints and punch cancellations, printed in distinct color schemes (blue, brown, green, and orange) with a central allegorical vignette of a seated figure overlooking an industrial/rail scene. Printed by a major security printer with engraved borders and corporate seals. Uncirculated to CU condition. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������� Est. $100-150 552 552 IL. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 1896 to 1926, Specimen Bond Trio. Illinois, 1896-1926. to of 3 Specimen bonds from Illinois Central Railroad Co., including an early First Mortgage Sterling bond, a later $500 Gold Bond due August 1, 1965, and a Louisiana Division Terminal First Mortgage Gold Bond. All have Specimen overprints, POCs, and are in VF to AU condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 553 553 IL. Illinois Central Railroad Co., St. Louis Division and Terminal, 1897 Specimen Gold Coupon Bond Rarity Illinois, 1897. $500 Specimen 3.5% St. Louis Division and Terminal First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with red border and underprint, Illinois State Seal at top left corner. Red specimen overprints, ‘00000’ serial numbers, POCs. VF condition, ABNC. Unlisted design, color and date in Cox. 4 examples found in the ABN Archives in 2002. �������������������������� Est. $100-200 Illinois & Indiana 554 554 IL & IN. Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co., 1877, Specimen Coupon Bond. Illinois & Indiana, 1877. $100 Specimen 6% First Mortgage Sinking Fund Coupon Bond, Black print with black border, Locomotive above company title at top with small image of bald eagle at bottom center, Specimen overprints and POCs, Fine condition with damage at top margin. NBNC. This was the only example found in the ABNC Archives and this design and type is unlisted in the Cox Railroad database. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-260 Indiana 555 555 IN. Cincinnati, Peru and Chicago Railway Co., 1855, I/U Bond Pair. Indiana, 1855. $1000 I/U 7% Coupon Bonds (2), Black print with black border, Multiple vignettes include a forge and a train S/Ns 120 and 282, Certificates range from XF to AU condition. Danforth Wright & Co. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������� Est. $90-160 556 556 IN. Evansville andCrawfordsville Rail RoadCo., 1876, IssuedStock Certificate. Evansville…., Indiana, 1876. 4 Shares Capital Stock I/U Certificate, Black print on blue paper with train moving on tracks at center under company title, S/N 3576, Fine to VF condition. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100