Archives International Auctions Sale 65 Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, World Coins,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 65 143 March 26,2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 900 900 Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Co., 1924 I/C Bonds Colorado. Lot includes 8 pieces, all are 1924 $1000 I/C 5% General Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Bonds. Fine condition with small faults. ABNC ������������������������������������� Est. $75-130 901 901 Denver Union Railway and Terminal Co., 1890 Specimen Bond Rarity Colorado, 1890. $1000 Specimen 5% First Mortgage Bond, Black text with brown border and undertint, Train exiting tunnel depicted at top. Red specimen overprints, 0000 serial numbers, POCs. Fine condition with some splitting along fold lines, ABNC. Discovery bond from the ABN Archives. Unique. Only known as specimen ad only example found in 2002. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $400-600 Colorado & Utah 902 902 RioGrandeWesternRailwayCo. 1889 (Reissued in 1900) Specimen Bond Colorado & Utah. $1000 Specimen 4% Registered First Trust Mortgage Gold Bond, Black text with green border and underprint, Train approaching at top left corner. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, POCs. Fine condition, FBN. Rare in specimen format in Cox and not previously seen or available for photographs. ��� Est. $130-260 Connecticut 903 903 Boston and NewYork Air Line Railroad Co. 1905 Specimen Bond Connecticut, 1905. $1000 Specimen 4% First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with orange border and undertint, Men turning large train on turntable at top center. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. Fine condition with Archivally reinforced splits along top horizontal fold line. ABNC. ���������������������������� Est. $40-75 Delaware 904 904 Cornelius Vanderbilt Signature on 1866 Accounting Ledger Document. New York.... Lot of 2 pieces, Includes: 1866 Handwritten balance sheet for Cornelius Vanderbilt “in account with the Saratoga & H.R. R.R. Co.” (Hudson River Rail Road Company) with calculations, Fine condition in his hand with his signature on the top left; Also includes a 50 Shares, 1962 I/C Capital Stock Certificate in brown with his portrait on top, XF condition with POCs. Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877) was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father’s business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry. Nicknamed “The Commodore”, he is known for owning the New York Central Railroad. As one of the richest Americans in history and wealthiest figures overall, Vanderbilt was the patriarch of the wealthy and influential Vanderbilt family. He provided the initial gift to found Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Autographed documents with his signature are rare. ( John E. Herzog Collection) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-800