Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 154 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 713 713 Great Britian. Poyais Land Grant for 500 Acres, 1834, I/U Certificate - Gregor MacGregor Scheme. Great Britian, 1834. Land Grant for 500 Acres I/U Bilingual Certificate for the so-called Territory of Poyais, bearing the name and authority of Gregor MacGregor, Black print on over sized certificate with arms of ‘Poyais’ at top center, Class B, S/N 1736, VF to XF condition with splitting at fold lines. This document relates to the Poyais scheme of the 1820s to 1830s involving Gregor MacGregor (1786-1845). MacGregor was a Scottish soldier, adventurer, and self- styled “Cazique of Poyais,” In the early 1820s, MacGregor claimed to have been granted authority over this supposedly rich and developed land along the Mosquito Coast (modern-day Honduras/Nicaragua). He issued bonds, land grants, and promotional materials describing Poyais as a thriving colony with infrastructure, government, and economic opportunity. In reality, Poyais did not exist as described. When settlers arrived, they found undeveloped jungle with no support or governance. The scheme ultimately collapsed, resulting in financial losses and loss of life, and is now regarded as one of the earliest examples of large-scale international investment fraud and speculative mania. Despite arrests in Britain and France, Gregor MacGregor was never successfully convicted and ultimately lived out his later years in Venezuela, largely escaping punishment for one of the 19th century’s most infamous financial frauds. ���������� Est. $150-250 Scripophily - Social, Fraternal & Religious Organizations Missouri 714 714 MO. Order of Railroad Telegraphers, 1919, I/U Mutual Benefit Membership Certificate St. Louis, Missouri, 1919. Certificate of Membership from The Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Mutual Benefit Department, Issued for $1000, Document outlines membership terms, benefit conditions, and payout provisions upon death, representing an early 20th century railroad fraternal and labor organization. Ornate design features allegorical figures and decorative border. Condition ranges from Fine to VF overall, with folds and light handling. ����������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-100 Ohio & Pennsylvania 715 715 OH. PA. Fraternal and Financial I/U Bond Assortment, 1899 to 1959. Ohio & Pennsylvania, 1899-1959. Lot of 20 I/U Fraternal and Financial Related Bond Assortment from Exeter Club of West Pittson, PA; DuBois Knights of Columbus; Woodlawn Lodge No. 1221; and Income Foundation Fund Investment Plans. Bonds range from VF to AU condition. (20). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������� Est. $90-140