Archives International Auctions Auction 74 February 23, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 74 96 February 23, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Delaware 523 523 Tucker Corp. ND (ca.1940s). Specimen Automobile Stock Certificate Delaware, ND (1940s). Class B Common Stock Specimen Certificate. Black on orange with Specimen overprints and POC’s. VF-XF condition. SBNC. Facsimile signature of company president Preston Tucker. Company was caught up in a stock trading scandal which led to its demise in the early 1950’s. �������������������������� Est. $250-375 524 524 Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., ca. 1920-40s Specimen Stock Certificate Delaware, ca. 1920-40s. 100 Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with green border and underprint, Allegorical Hermes in flight at top center. Specimen overprints, POCs. XF condition, ABNC. In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company and in 1912 renamed it Willys– Overland Motor Company. From 1912 to 1918, Willys was the second-largest producer of automobiles in the United States after Ford Motor Company. ���������������������������� Est. $90-180 England 525 525 Rolls-Royce PLC, Specimen ADR Stock Certificate with Rolls- Royce of America. 1931 Letterhead England and U.S., Lot of 2 items, Includes and Specimen ADR Stock Certificate, ca,1970-1980, and 1931, Rolls-Royce of America, Inc. Letterhead, Office of the Chairman H. J. Fuller, signed by same dated June 29, 1931. Letter discusses uses of ” stainless steel being extremely interesting and holds great promise.” Letter also continues to outline the fact that while Rolls-Royce of America, Inc. “is in the frame of mind to consider disposing of the Aircraft Division… producing parts for the Navy Department.” They would be willing to work with other parties to aid in continuing the development of new technologies. Significant early aviation related letter. Both pieces are in XF to Unc. condition. ��������������������������� Est. $120-200 Montana 526 526 Yellowstone Park Transportation Co., ca.1900-1910 U/U Stock Certificate. Helena, Montana. Odd Shares, unissued and Uncancelled Capital Stock Certificate, Black print on black border, Image of stage coach being pulled by horse team at top, VF-XF condition. After several conflicts between motorized vehicles and horse-drawn stagecoaches resulted in injuries, at Yellowstone Park, park officials made the motorization of all park transport mandatory by the fall of 1916. The Yellowstone Park Transportation Company contracted with White Motor Company in Ohio for the procurement of over 100 motor buses, also called touring cars. While functionally unimpressive, the vehicles’ bright yellow paint job, fleet size, and working conditions drew the attention of tourists and industry experts alike. By 1936, Yellowstone boasted a fleet of over 350 English Coach Yellow vehicles. These buses loaded up at popular places like the Old Faithful Inn, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, and the Canyon Hotel. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 New York 527 527 Elmira Commercial Motor Car Co. 1921 I/U Bond. NY. 1921. $100 Coupon Bond. Paper tone, rust. Issued, coupons remain. I/U, Choice Fine to VF. Est. $90-180