Archives International Auctions Auction 91 January 23, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 91 120 January 23, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 508 508 Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Co., 1852, Group of I/C Stock Certificates Baltimore, Maryland, 1852. Lot of 13 I/C Capital Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts, Black text with black border printed on thin paper, Hand pumped train carriage with people and barrels at top with allegorical women at top left and right, POCs and/or cancellation handstamps. Signed by Thomas Swann as company president. Thomas Swann (February 3, 1809 – July 24, 1883) was an American lawyer and politician who also was President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as it completed track to Wheeling and gained access to the Ohio River Valley. Initially a Know-Nothing, and later a Democrat, Swann served as the 19th Mayor of Baltimore (1856–1860), later as the 33rd Governor of Maryland (1866–1869), and subsequently as U.S. Representative (“Congressman”) from Maryland’s 3rd congressional district and then 4th congressional district (1869–1879), representing the Baltimore area. All are in Fine-VF condition. Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. (13). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������ Est. $60-120 509 509 Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Co., 1860, Group of I/C Stock Certificates Baltimore, Maryland, 1860. Lot of 8 I/C Capital Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts, Black text with black border printed on thin paper, Train passing on tracks at top center, allegorical women at top left and right, POCs and/or cancellation handstamps. All are signed by John W. Garrett as company president. John Work Garrett ( July 31, 1820 - September 26, 1884), was an American merchant turned banker who became president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) in 1858 and led the railroad for nearly three decades. The B&O became one of the most important American railroads by the time Garrett died, and Garret would also become a noted philanthropist. He provided crucial support for the Union cause during the Civil War, expanded the railroad to reach Chicago, Illinois, and competed with the Pennsylvania Railroad for access to New York City. All are in Fine-VF condition. Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-70 510 510 Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Co., 1860, Group of I/C Stock Certificates Baltimore, Maryland, 1860. Lot of 8 I/C Capital Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts, Black text with black border printed on thin paper, Train passing on tracks at top center, allegorical women at top left and right, POCs and/or cancellation handstamps. All are signed by John W. Garrett as company president. John Work Garrett ( July 31, 1820 - September 26, 1884), was an American merchant turned banker who became president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) in 1858 and led the railroad for nearly three decades. The B&O became one of the most important American railroads by the time Garrett died, and Garret would also become a noted philanthropist. He provided crucial support for the Union cause during the Civil War, expanded the railroad to reach Chicago, Illinois, and competed with the Pennsylvania Railroad for access to New York City. All are in Fine-VF condition. Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-70 511 511 Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Co., 1860, Group of I/C Stock Certificates Baltimore, Maryland, 1860. Lot of 8 I/C Capital Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts, Black text with black border printed on thin paper, Train passing on tracks at top center, allegorical women at top left and right, POCs and/or cancellation handstamps. All are signed by John W. Garrett as company president. John Work Garrett ( July 31, 1820 - September 26, 1884), was an American merchant turned banker who became president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) in 1858 and led the railroad for nearly three decades. The B&O became one of the most important American railroads by the time Garrett died, and Garret would also become a noted philanthropist. He provided crucial support for the Union cause during the Civil War, expanded the railroad to reach Chicago, Illinois, and competed with the Pennsylvania Railroad for access to New York City. All are in Fine-VF condition. Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. (8). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-70