Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 87 159 September 12, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 750 750 Saint Croix and Lake Superior Railroad Company. 1860 Specimen Bond Rarity, Printed by WHW, NY. Wisconsin, 1860. $1000 Specimen 7% First Mortgage Bond, Black text with black border, Locomotive at top left corner, Steamboat at top right corner, Denomination flanked by allegorical cherubs at top center. POCs and annotations at top. VF condition but significant damage to top of bond with large pieces missing on top right middle and right top margins, archival reinforcement at fold lines, and toning. Printer: Wellstood, Hay & Whiting. Unlisted early design in Cox as well as being the earliest certificate known on this rare railroad, the bond was for the construction of the railroad from the Saint Croix River or Lake to the West End of Lake Superior and to Bayfield, Unique specimen from ABN Archives. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 751 751 Wisconsin Northern Railway Co., 1896 Specimen Bond Wisconsin. $10,000 Specimen 4% 1st Mortgage Bond, Black print with a large framed green border and under tint in a horizontal format, two small image at left and right corners. Men working on railroad tracks at left and men cutting trees at right corner, specimen overprints, POC’s, Fine-VF condition with minor stains and toning on certificate. ABNC. Only known as a specimen in Cox, this is the second example, the first was the plate note in Cox. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $80-160 Wisconsin & Illinois 752 752 Milwaukee, Peoria & St. Louis Railroad Co., 1886 Specimen Bond Rarity WI & IL. $1000 Specimen 6% First Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with green border and undertint, Passing train at top center. Red specimen overprints, 000 serial number, POCs. Fine condition, ABNC. Only known as a specimen in Cox. 2 examples found in the ABN Archives in 2002, this is the only example available. � Est. $250-500 Wisconsin & Michigan 753 753 Chicago and North Western Railway Co., 1871, Unmarked Specimen Bond Wisconsin & Michigan, 1871. $1000 Unmarked Specimen, Menominee Extension 7% First Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Coupon Bond, Black print with pink border and gold underprint, Small image of locomotive passing city in background, Large company title, AU condition, N.Y. Printing Co., the example pictured was from one of our previous auctions. 3 examples of this color were found and this is the only one that is available. Attractive and rare bond. ���������������������������������������� Est. $200-400