Archives International Auctions - Auction 115 July 28, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 115 118 July 28, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Texas and New York 506 506 TX. NY., Grand Belt Copper Co. 1885 I/U Stock Certificate With Company Established by Civil War General George McLellan. Texas and New York, 1885. 100 Shares I/U Capital Stock Certificate, S/N 799, Black text with brown border, Eagle with shield at center flanked by plowing and mining scenes. VF condition but cut close on left, ABNC. George B. McClellan, former commander of the Army of the Potomac, took up mining after the Civil War. He noticed copper deposits in northwest Texas while on an expedition in 1852. He formed the Grand Belt Copper Company in 1877 based on a geologic report and eyewitness accounts of plentiful copper deposits. The company purchased 200,000 acres in Hardeman County for 25 cents per acre. After a three-year suspension in operations while McClellan served as governor of New Jersey, mining resumed in 1884. He and his employees found ore mainly near the surface. They collected it from a broad area, including multiple sites within the present- day park. Up to 100 employees worked the steam-powered machinery and rock-crushing equipment. A nearby shantytown of saloons, brothels and other frontier businesses soon appeared. Major obstacles blocked McClellan’s dream of riches, including fuel and water shortages, transportation issues, and unfortunately his death in 1885. The company continued limited operations for three more years before closing. �������� Est. $130-260 Utah, Montana, Mexico, W. Virginia 507 507 UT. MT. Mexico. Coal and Mining Stock and Bond Assortment, 1916 to 1973. Utah, Montana, Mexico, W. Virginia, 1916-73. Lot of 12 Issued and Specimen Stocks and Bonds, Includes: Austen Coal and Coke Co. (3) I/U Bonds; Montana Coal & Coke Co. of New Jersey Specimen Bond; Utah Fuel Co., Specimen Coupon Sheet; Mexico. Bazonopa Mining Co. (5); Canada. Dome Mines Ltd. Specimen Stock Cert.; Consumers’ Brewing Co. I/U Bond. Specimens are marked with Overprints and POCs, Certificates range from Fine to XF condition. (12). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $150-250 Scripophily - Mixed Lots Various States 508 508 Railroads, Electric Utilities, Gas, Textiles, Manufacturing, and Finance Specimen Stock and Bond Collection, ca.1906 to 1970. Pennsylvania, Washington, Illinois, New York, Kentucky, Indiana, Delaware, and Minnesota. Group of 13 specimen stocks and bonds, ca. 1906–1969. Includes Seattle Electric Co. $1000 5% Gold Coupon Note; Commonwealth Edison $5000 Registered First Mortgage 4% Gold Bond; James Lees and Sons Co. 3.85% Cumulative Preferred (2 color varieties); American Reserve Corp.; National Industries, Inc.; Associated Gas and Electric Co.; Indianapolis Power & Light Co.; Ahlberg Bearing Co.; Susquehanna Corp. (2 color varieties); Soo Line Railroad Co.; and Affiliated Products, Inc. All with attractive allegorical vignettes, specimen overprints, and POCs. The group spans a broad cross-section of American industry, including railroads, electric utilities, gas, textiles, manufacturing, and finance. Fine to Uncirculated condition. �������������������������������� Est. $230-350 509 509 Coal Mining, Telephone, Railroad and Banking Issued &Specimen Stock and Bond Assortment, ca.1830s to 1970s Various States, Lot of 8 Stock, Bonds, and Documents, Highlights Include: New York, 1830s, Bank of the U.S., Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank, 2 Uncut sheets of 3 checks; Pennsylvania, 1902, Westwood Coal Co., 5 Shares, I/C stock certificate; WI. 1970s, Specimen Registered Bond, Madison Gas & Electric Co.; 1961, Ohio, $-Odd, Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Co., Specimen Registered Bond; 1890, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Co. I/C Stock Cert., 2 black $10 adhesive revenues on top left corner; Iowa, 1913, I/U, Charles City Engine Co., 1 Shares; Maine, 1912, Victor- American Fuel Co. Specimen $1000 Registered 6% Bond, ABNC. Documents range from VF to XF condition. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������� Est. $180-350