Archives International Auctions Sale 50 The Milestone Auction U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 9 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Spain Impressive and Spectacular early Spanish stock certificates ca.1740 to 1760’s that rarely appear at auction. 43 43 Real Compania de San Fernando de Seville, 1740’s, One Share Certificate. Seville, Spain. Spectacular engraved view of the city of Seville, the Virgin Mary with Christ Child, top center, St. Fernando III below, a sailing ship aided by Neptune, right. King Fernando VI at the center. Ornate white paper seal, lower left. The margins are complete, though uneven. The printed images are sharp. Reportedly engraved by Pedro Tortolero, who can be seen signing a shipping case at lower right. EX Lot 2102, R. M. Smythe & Co. Auction 199, June 16, 2000. One of the nicest examples of this impressive issue we have ever offered. (John E. Herzog Collection)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $2500-5000 44 44 Real Compania de Comercio Establecida en Barcelona, One Share, 1758. Barcelona, Spain. 1758, One Share, No.1043. Virgin Mary and Christ Child flanked by priest, bishop and others at the top. The city of Barcelona across the center. Cherubs in the lower corners. An ornate white paper seal is affixed below. The condition is excellent, with full margins, bold text and images. You may wait years to find a nicer example. Organized in 1755 to broaden the export possibilities of Barcelona’s products, and to import colonial articles, the company enjoyed a trade monopoly with Puerto Rico and other Caribbean Islands. (John E. Herzog Collection) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $2000-4000