Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 105 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com SCRIPOPHILY - ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, CASINOS & GAMBLING California 507 507 Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. 1929 Specimen Bond Delaware, 1929. $1000 Specimen 6% Optional Convertible Debenture Coupon Bond, Black text with orange border and undertint, Warner Bros. logo at top center flanked by allegorical figures. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. Fine-VF condition, ABNC. In 1927, Warner Bros. Pictures revolutionized the film industry when they released the first “talkie” The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson. Unfortunately, founding member Sam Warner died prior to the premiere of the film. From 1923 to 1967, Warner Bros. was known as Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. as their main focus was entirely on the motion picture industry. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-350 508 508 Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., 1950-60’s, Progress Proof Stock Certificate. Delaware. Progress proof stock certificate. Vignette featuring WB logo flanked by allegorical women with reel of film and book (of scripts). Black ink on white paper. No frame or numbers. Pencil annotations at top front and back. ABNC. ��� Est. $150-300 California and New York 509 509 Republic Pictures Corp., ca. 1940-50s Progress Proof Stock Certificate California and New York, ca. 1940-50s. Odd Shares Progress Proof Stock Certificate, Black text, Eagle in frame at top center flanked by allegorical women. VF condition. Republic Pictures Corporation was an American motion picture production- distribution corporation in operation from 1935 to 1967, that was based in Los Angeles. It had studio facilities in Studio City and a movie ranch in Encino. It was best known for specializing in Westerns, serials, and B films emphasizing mystery and action. Republic was also notable for developing the careers of John Wayne, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers. It was also responsible for the financing and distribution of a few A films directed by John Ford during the 1940s and early 1950s and one Shakespeare film, Macbeth (1948), directed by Orson Welles. Under Herbert J. Yates, Republic was considered a mini-major film studio. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 Delaware 510 510 Activision, Inc. 2001 Specimen Stock Certificate Delaware, 2001. Odd Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with blue border and undertint, Activision logo at top center. Specimen POCs, VF condition, ABNC. Activision Publishing, Inc. is an American video game publisher based in Santa Monica, California. ���������������� Est. $230-375 511 511 NetFlix.com, Inc. 2000 Specimen Stock Certificate - Pre IPO Issue Delaware, 2000. Odd Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with brown border and underprint, old Netflix logo at top center. Specimen POCs, VF condition, Netflix, Inc. is an American over-the-top content platform and production company. Rare specimen of stock certificate issued before the company went public and shifted branding. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750