Archives International Auctions Auction 79 September 6, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 79 106 September 6, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com SCRIPOPHILY - CASINOS, GAMBLING, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT California 528 528 Walt Disney Co. 1992 Specimen Stock Certificate Delaware, 1992. Odd Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with blue border and Walt Disney Castle underprint. Walt Disney portrait at center surrounded by well-known Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and Bambi. Specimen POCs, VF-XF condition. JBN. The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 529 529 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. $140-280 530 530 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 Delaware 531 531 Chicago National League Ball Club, “Chicago Cubs” 1940-50’s, Specimen Stock Certificate Chicago, IL. ca.1940-50’s. Odd Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with green border and underprint, Eagle at top. Red specimen overprints, POCs. Printed by SCBN, VF condition. Chicago National League Ball Club operates the Chicago Cubs franchise of Major League Baseball. ������������� Est. $75-150 532 532 Playboy Enterprises, Inc. 1972 Specimen Stock Certificate Delaware, 1972. Playboy Enterprises, Inc., >100 Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with blue border and blue underprint, Nude woman reclining at top center, Facsimile signature of Hugh Hefner at bottom right as company President. Red specimen overprints and Specimen POCs. Uncirculated to CU condition, ABNC. Playboy Enterprises, Inc. is an American privately held global media and lifestyle company founded by Hugh Hefner to oversee the Playboy magazine and related assets. It is currently headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The company is structured with two primary business segments: Media and Licensing. ������������������������������������������ Est. $200-400