Archives International Auctions Auction 84 April 4, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 84 137 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Maine 680 680 Portland & Boothbay Steamboat Co., 1889, I/U Stock Certificate Portland, Maine, 1889. 4 Shares Capital Stock I/U Certificate, Black on simple black border with company title at top, S/N 93, Fine condition with staining on the margins, toning and slight edge faults. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $55-110 Michigan 681 681 Ogdensburg Transit Co., ND (1880-90s), Specimen Stock Certificate Ogdensburg, New York and Michigan, ND (1880-90s). Specimen Stock Certificate, Black printing with black border, Company title at top with small vignette of ships propeller at left, Specimen overprints and POC’s, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Est. $55-110 Pennsylvania 682 682 Union Canal Co. of Pennsylvania, 1851, I/U Stock Certificate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1851. 8 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, Blue on thin paper with company title at top, S/N 2045, VF condition with fold lines, Printer: John C. Clark Est. $75-150 SCRIPOPHILY - OIL, GAS & ENERGY Illinois 683 683 Illinois Pneumatic Gas Co., 1869, I/U Stock Certificate Illinois, 1869. Illinois Pneumatic Gas Co., 13 Shares I/U Capital Stock Certificate, Fine to VF condition. Black printing on white paper, Patriotic eagle on top right with ornate title at left, Adhesive 25 cts revenue stamp lower left, green corporate seal at left, S/N 36, In 1869 several individuals interested in a patent for the manufacture of illuminating gas, and gas machines known as “Rand’s Patent,” for the States of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, agreed to unite their interests, obtain an act of incorporation from the Legislature of Illinois, and do business in Chicago, resulting in the Illinois Pneumatic Gas Company’s organization that same year. A notable court case followed in 1885, regarding a decree whereby a director of a corporation can be released by that corporation of all claims, equitable or otherwise, arising out of transactions under a contract between the corporation and the director made in excess of its corporate powers is valid, if made in good faith and without fraud or concealment. Evidently a business partnership set a landmark legal case as its main claim to fame. ��������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 New Jersey & Pennsylvania 684 684 Vermont Electric Securities Co. & Gates Coal and Coke Co., 1902- 10, Pair of Bonds New Jersey & Pennsylvania, 1902-10. Lot of 2 Bonds, Includes: Vermont Electric Securities Co., $1000 U/U, 5% Coupon Bond, Black on green border and underprint with scenic vignette at top, S/N 480, Printer: Packard, Del, Phila, PA; and, Gates Coal and Coke Co., $1000 I/U 6% Coupon Bond, Black on dark green border with coal plant at top, S/N 71, Printer: RBNC. Both pieces are in VF-XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-70