Archives International Auctions Auction 81 December 15th & 16th 2022

Archives International Auctions - Sale 81 111 December 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Georgia 507 507 Brunswick andAlbany Rail Road Co. 1869 Issued Bond Georgia, 1869. $1000 I/U 7% Second Mortgage Sinking Fund Coupon Bond, Signed by Henry Clews as Treasurer, S/N 63, Black text with green border and underprint, Train passing through the countryside at top center, Imprinted internal revenue stamps at center left and right, bright red embossed company seal at bottom left corner. Fine-VF condition with toning across fold lines, N.Y. Printing Co. Henry Clews (August 14, 1834 - January 31, 1923) was a British-American financier and author. He emigrated to the United States c.1850 and joined an import business as a junior clerk. His own firm, Clews and Company, was formed in 1877. Refusing public office, he nevertheless organized the “Committee of 70,” which deposed the Tweed Ring in New York City. He also was the author of ‘Fifty Years in Wall Street.’ ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 Illinois 508 508 Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway Co., 1887 Unique Specimen Bond Illinois. $1000 Specimen 4% First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with brown border and undertint, Scene of a train passing from left to right above company name. Red specimen overprints, “0000” serial numbers and POC’s, VF condition with small stain at left margin, ABNC. Not known as a specimen in Cox. This was the only example found. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $280-550 Kansas 509 509 Joplin Railroad Co. 1880 Unique Unlisted Specimen Bond Rarity Kansas, 1880. $1000 Specimen 7% First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Blue text with blue border, Train passing on tracks at top center. POCs, Large X on front of bond, “Issue Room” stamp and check mark on back. Fine condition with mounting remnants and rough edges and damage along margins, some staining as well. Unlisted design in Cox, Unique in the ABN Archives. ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 Kentucky 510 510 Maysville and Big Sandy Railroad Co. 1888 Specimen Bond Rarity Kentucky, 1888. $1000 Specimen 5% First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with green border and underprint, Train passing on tracks at top center. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. VF condition, ABNC. Rare bond in Cox. Only 2 specimens were found in the PMG census, this is the only example available. Est. $250-450