Archives International Auctions Auction 76 May 4, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 76 122 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 636 636 Ross Oil Co. 1865 I/U Stock Certificate Pennsylvania, 1865. 300 Shares I/U Capital Stock Certificate, Black text with black border, Oil field at top center, Embossed company seal at bottom left near internal revenue stamp. Fine condition with toning and staining. Krebs & Bro. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $85-140 637 637 The Dalzell Petroleum Co., 1866 I/U Stock Certificate. Venango County, PA...., 1866, 100 Shares, I/U stock certificate, Black without underprint, Oil well and tank at left along a bucolic river and hills view. VF condition but cut into the left margin slightly, 25ct adhesive 1st issue revenue stamps on lower left and back, Scarce oil certificate, Stein & Jones Lith, Phila. ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 Scripophily - Opera & Music 638 638 Metropolitan Opera House Co. of Philadelphia, 1900-1920 Specimen Stock Certificate & Metropolitan Opera Centennial Envelope Cover Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lot of 2 pieces, Includes: ND (1900- 1920s) Odd Shares Specimen Capital Stock Certificate in green, AU condition, SBN; Also includes a VF commemorative black and white envelope cover, 6.5 x 3.5 inches, New Opera Building at Lincoln Center, New York City at left, with the Old Opera Building in front. Commemorates the Metropolitan Opera Centennial, 1883-1983. Also includes a Metropolitan Opera adhesive stamp, with First Day of Issue black stamp underneath. (2) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-450 Scripophily - Railroads Illinois 639 639 Central Railway Company of Peoria, 1895 Specimen Bond. Illinois. 1895. Specimen bond. $1000. 1st Mortgage 5% Gold Bond. Brown border and undertint. Interurban electric street cars. Red “000” serial numbers and POC’s. XF condition. Only known as specimen. Coupons attached. Rare and attractive bond. WBNC. Unlisted railroad in Cox. Possibly unique. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-250 640 640 Chicago, Springfield and St. Louis Railroad Co., 1883 Bond. Illinois,1883, $1,000. I/U, 6% first mortgage gold bond. Black border with brakeman on left, man waving at train on right and train at station on bottom. ABNCo with coupons. VF, Scarce and attractive bond. Listed railroad in Cox. Unlisted without underprint in middle and as a specimen. 2 were found in the ABN archives in 2002, this is the only example available. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350