Archives International Auctions Sale 64 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Scripophily; U.S. & World Coins; Medals January 27, 2021

Archives International Auctions - Sale 64 68 January 27,2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 373 373 Monsanto Co., 8 1/2% Sinking Fund Debenture, 1975 Specimen BondTrio. Delaware. 1975, Lot of 3 specimen bonds, Includes: $1000 Specimen 8.5% Registered Sinking Fund Debenture Bond in green; $5000 Specimen 8.5% Registered Sinking Fund Debenture Bond in purple; and $10,000 Specimen 8.5% Registered Sinking Fund Debenture Bond in brown. All have either Specimen overprints and POCs or specimen POCs. Unc. condition, SCBN. The Monsanto Company was an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation founded in 1901. (3) �� Est. $150-250 374 374 Raytheon Co. 2005 Specimen Stock Certificate Delaware, 2005. Odd Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with purple border and underprint, Allegorical man with scroll and lightning at top center. Red specimen overprint, Specimen POCs, VF condition. ABNC. The Raytheon Company was a major U.S. defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in weapons and military and commercial electronics. ��������������������������������������������� Est. $90-140 Delaware & Pennsylvania 375 375 Bethlehem Steel Co., 1912 and 1940 Specimen Bond Pair Pennsylvania. Lot includes 2 pieces: 1940, $1000 Specimen 1.25% Serial Coupon Bond in brown; and 1912, $1000 Specimen 5% First Lien and Refunding Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond in green. Both have red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, POCs, and are in VF condition. ABNC. (2) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-150 Maine 376 376 Mansell Hell Machine Co. 1885 Stock Certificate Maine, 1885. 500 Shares I/U Capital Stock Certificate #106, Black text with black border, Machine depicted at center. VF condition. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-140 Maryland 377 377 Commercial Solvents Corp., 1966, Specimen Registered Bond Trio. MD. 1966, Lot of 3 Specimen Registered 4 1/2% Specimen Convertible Subordinated Debentures; $-Odd; $1000 and $5000. The Commercial Solvents Corporation was established at the end of World War I; earning distinction as the pioneer producer of acetone and butanol by fermentation processes developed and patented by Dr. Chaim Weizmann. Terre Haute, Indiana was chosen to be the site of CSC’s research as this location made possible the expedient translation of new processes from the laboratory and demonstration plant into full production. As early as 1917, the corporation began work in Terre Haute, Indiana; specifically the conversion of corn and other grains into ethanol by fermentation. They later produced riboflavin by microbial action. ABNC. (3) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 New Jersey 378 378 American Vitrified Products Co., ca. 1920-30’s Proof Stock Certificate New Jersey, ND (1940s). Odd Shares Proof 7% Cumulative Preferred Stock Certificate, Black text, Allegorical woman at top right corner. Cancelled stamps, writing at left. Fine condition. The American Vitrified Products Company was a successor to the American Sewer Pipe Company. ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $50-80