Archives International Auctions Sale 52 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins and Security Printing Ephemera May 14, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 52 90 May 14,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 623 623 Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association., 1940- 60 Specimen Stock Certificate. San Francisco, California. Odd Shares Common Capital Stock Specimen Certificate, Black print on green border and under tint, Allegorical figures at top above title, Specimen overprints and POC’s, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Bank of America, National Trust and Savings Association (NT&SA) was the primary bank subsidiary of BankAmerica Corp. A.P. Giannini chose this unusual extension for the bank’s name in order to highlight its multiple functions when it converted from a state charter to a national one. The bank was founded as Bank of Italy on October 17, 1904. The bank retained the “NT&SA” designation until being renamed to Bank of America, N.A., as part of BankAmerica Corp.’s merger with NationsBank in 1998. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $90-1180 Delaware 624 624 Bear Stearns Co. Inc., 1985 Specimen Stock Certificate Delaware. Odd Shares Series D Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Specimen certificate, Black print on brown border and under tint, Company title at top, Pin punched Specimen at bottom, VF-XF condition, SCUSBNC. Facsimile of Alan C. Greenberg Chairman of the Board from 1985-2001. The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. was a New York-based global investment bank, securities trading and brokerage firm that failed in 2008 as part of the global financial crisis and recession, and was subsequently sold to JPMorgan Chase. Its main business areas before its failure were capital markets, investment banking, wealth management, and global clearing services, and it was heavily involved in the subprime mortgage crisis. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280 625 625 The Lehman Corporation, 1950-60’s Specimen Stock Certificate. New York (Incorporated in Maryland), 100 Shares, Specimen Stock certificate, Capital Stock, Black on Orange border and underprint, Allegorical men flank Lehman Letter Logo, Lehman Corporation was formed in 1929. On September 15, 2008, the firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following the massive exodus of most of its clients, drastic losses in its stock, and devaluation of its assets by credit rating agencies. The filing marked the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history and is thought to have played a major role in the unfolding of the late-2008 global financial crisis. Rare Specimen certificate from this historic Investment company. ABNC.������������������������������������ Est. $450-900 Illinois 626 626 Chicago Board of Trade - Chicago Depositary Inc., 1982 Specimen Depositary Receipt. Chicago, Illinois, 1982, Black on pink border and underprint, Vignette of two allegorical women sitting, POC’s, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Leaded Regular Gasoline Depository Receipt on the Chicago Board of Trade. ���������������� Est. $100-200 Iowa 627 627 New England Loan andTrust Co., 1850s Specimen Bond Des Moines, Iowa. $500 Specimen 6% Debenture Coupon Bond, Black print on ornate brown border and under tint, Large company title at top with cows grazing above, Specimen overprints and Poc’s, Fine condition with uneven margins, HLBNC. ������������������� Est. $130-200 Massachusetts 628 628 Boston Market Association, 1872 Cancelled Stock Certificate Massachusetts. 1 Share Capital Stock Issued and Cancelled Stock Certificate, Black print with simple border and ornate title at top, Revenue stamp at left side, VF-XF condition. Boylston Market (1810-1887), designed by architect Charles Bulfinch, was located in Boston, Massachusetts, on the corner of Boylston and Washington Streets. Boylston Hall occupied the third floor of the building, and functioned as a performance and meeting space. The Boylston Market Association developed the building. John Quincy Adams served as the association’s first president. In 1809, the proprietors paid $20,560 for the land formerly belonging to Joseph C. Dyer (and to Samuel Welles before him). The new building “was named to honor the benevolent and philanthropic Ward Nicholas Boylston. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400