Archives International Auctions - Auction 115 July 28, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 115 124 July 28, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Illinois 530 530 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). This railroad is only known in specimen format, no issued examples are known. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-180 531 531 IL. Illinois Central Rail Road Co., 1899, I/C Stock Certificate Issued to Joseph N. Field. Illinois, 1899. 100 Shares I/C Capital Stock Certificate, Black print with orange border and underprint, Map of train lines from Illinois to Gulf of Mexico at left, Company title at top, Issued to but not signed by Field. The back is endorsed but signed by Stanly Field “for the estate of Joseph N. Field.” Joseph N. Field was an American businessman and corporate officer active in the late 19th century. He served as a trustee, director, or executive in a number of railroad, insurance, and financial companies during the post–Civil War industrial boom. By the 1890s he was well established in corporate circles, appearing on stock and bond issues as an officer or signatory. Field’s career reflects the generation of financiers who helped manage the rapid expansion of transportation and utilities in the United States at the turn of the century. POCs and stamp cancelled, VF to VF+ condition. ABNC. ���������������������� Est. $140-260 532 532 IL. Illinois Railroad Coupon BondTrio, 1862 to 1886. Illinois..., 1862-86. Lot of 3 Illinois I/U and I/C Bonds, Includes: 1862, Chicago and Alton Railroad Co., $1000 7% I/C Bond; 1875, Chicago and Illinois River Rail Road Co., $1000 7% I/U Bond; 1886, Rock Island and Peoria Railway Co., $5000 Registered I/C 6% Bond. Bonds are in Choice Fine to VF condition with archival reinforcement. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (From the Robert Kluge Collection). ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $100-200 533 533 IL. St. Louis, Alton and Springfield Railroad Co., 1887, I/UCoupon Bond. Illinois, 1887. $1000 I/U 5% First Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print with green border and underprint, Allegorical woman with shield waving to passing train at top center, S/N 472, Fine to VF condition. HLBNC. (From the Robert Kluge Collection). ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-160