Archives International Auctions Sale 66 April 23, 2021 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Historic Financial Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 66 116 April 23, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 826 826 First National City Bank, 1950-60’s Specimen Stock Certificate New York, ND (1950-60s). 100 Shares Specimen Capital Stock Certificate, Black text with blue border and underprint, Company logo at top center. Red specimen overprint, 00000 serial number and POC. VF condition, ABNC. �� Est. $110-160 827 827 Guardian Fire Insurance Company of the City of New York, 1865 I/C Stock Certificate. New York, 50 Shares, I/C, Black without underprint, Eagle feeding young with mountains in background, S/N 24, Ink Cancelled, Adhesive 25ct U.S.I.R. stamps on face and back. VF, H. Anstice & Co., Printer. Scarce Insurance Company �� Est. $90-180 828 828 Lehman Corporation, 1989 Specimen Stock Certificate. New York (Incorporated in Maryland), Not More Than 100,000 Shares, Specimen Stock certificate, Capital Stock, Black on blue 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. $300-600 Pennsylvania 829 829 Girard Trust Company 1900-1910 Specimen Stock Certificate. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. <100 Shares, Specimen Stock Certificate. Blue border, portrait of Stephen Girard, founder, Girard Trust Building below, ABNC, EF. This company became the successor to the Girard Bank, founded by Stephen Girard in 1811. �� Est. $110-180 830 830 Philadelphia National Bank Specimen Stock Certificate Pennsylvania, ND (1960s). 100 Shares Specimen Capital Stock Certificate, Black text with red border and underprint, Independence Hall depicted at top center flanked by allegorical men. Blue specimen overprint, 00000 serial number, and POCs. VF condition, ABNC. �� Est. $80-130 831 831 Social Trust Co. 1893 I/U Stock Certificate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1893. 35 Shares I/U Capital Stock Certificate, S/N 82, Black text with black border, Train passing over bridge into a tunnel at center. Fine-VF condition. Wm. M. Christy’s Sons & Co. �� Est. $55-110 Rhode Island 832 832 Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co. 1968 Specimen Stock Certificate Rhode Island, 1968. Odd Shares Specimen Capital Stock Certificate, Black text with black border, Rhode Island state seal at center. Red specimen overprint, 00000 serial number, and POC. VF condition. The Rhode Island Hospital Trust is a banking institution founded in 1867 to manage the financial affairs of Rhode Island Hospital, founded in 1863. Over time it grew to become a significant local commercial bank, and was acquired by Bank of Boston in 1985. �� Est. $85-140 833 833 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Specimen Bond Trio, ca. 1947-1989 U.S., Lot of 3 pieces, Includes: 1947 $1000 Specimen 2.25% Coupon Bond in red; 1972 $Odd Specimen 4.5% Registered Bond in red; and 1989 $Odd Specimen Zero Coupon Registered Bond in red-orange. All have specimen overprints. Fine-VF condition, ABNC. (3) �� Est. $160-280