Archives International Auctions Auction 86 July 18, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 86 117 July 18 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Maine 545 545 Maine Central Rail Road Co. 1872 Specimen Bond Maine, 1872. $500 Specimen 4% Consolidated Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black text with brown border, Maine state seal at top left, Train passing at center, Seated Justice at right. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. VF condition, Continental BN. Rare specimen in Cox. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 546 546 Maine Railroad Bond Specimen Trio, ca.1904-53 Maine, 1904-53. Lot of 3 Specimen Bonds, Includes: 1904, Naugatuck Railroad Co., $1000, 4% First Mortgage Coupon Bond with brown border; 1910, Augusta-Aiken Railway & Electric Corp., $1000, 5% Sinking Fund Gold Coupon Bond with green border; and, 1953, Maine Central Railroad Co., $1000, 5 1/8% First Mortgage and Collateral Coupon Bond with green border. All three have Specimen overprints, POCs, are in VF-XF condition, all are rare as specimens. ABNC. (3) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-300 Maryland 547 547 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. 1917, Lot of 3 Specimen Bonds Maryland, 1917. 3 pieces, all the same, Specimen 4% Registered Toledo-Cincinnati Division First Lien and Refunding Mortgage Bond: $10,000 in orange; $5000 in purple; and $1000 in brown. All have red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. All are in VF condition, printed by ABNC, and are listed as Rare in Cox. (3) �������� Est. $140-280 548 548 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co., 1860, Trio of Issued Stock Certificates Signed by John Hopkins as President. Baltimore, Maryland, 1860. Lot of 3, I/C Capital Stock Certificates for various share amounts, all signed by Johns Hopkins as president. Black printing on black border, Locomotive L-R at top flanked by allegorical women, POCs in signature, VG to Fine condition with toning, Printers: Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. All are signed by Johns Hopkins. He was a major entrepreneur, abolitionist and philanthropist. He founded many organizations and institutions most notably, Johns Hopkins University and Hospital. At the start of the Civil War one of the first campaigns was planned at his home. He continually gave money and use of his railroad to the Union Army. ������������������������������������������������ Est. $150-300