Archives International Auctions Auction 91 January 23, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 91 96 January 23, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Puerto Rico 409 409 Compania De Los Ferro-Carriles De Puerto-Rico Stock. Puerto Rico, 1888. 1 Obligation or Share, black on Light blue underprint, train and harbor scene on bottom with images of San Juan, Ponce, Paris and Madrid on the sides and corners, Printed in Spanish and French, Printed in Paris with coupons. Edge faults o/w VF. Scarce Puerto Rico railroad. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $75-150 Russia and Germany 410 410 Russia and Germany, Assortment of Stocks and Bonds, 1911 to 1928 Russia. Lot of 11 Stock and Bond Certificates printed in Russian and German, condition ranges from Fine to XF condition. (11). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Est. $75-150 South America 411 411 Caja de Depositos y Consignaciones, ND (ca.1940), Pair of Specimen Certificates ND (ca.1940s). Lot of 2 Specimen Certificates, Deposit and Consignment Box, Collection Department, One with blue printing and the other with green printing, Both have Specimen overprints and POC’s, XF-AU condition. ABNC. (2). ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 United Kingdom 412 412 Bertram Mills Circus Ltd., ND (1947), Specimen Stock Certificate London, England, ND (1947). Specimen Stock Certificate, Black on blue border with company title at top, POCs at bottom along with archival notations, uncirculated condition, BWC. Bertram Wagstaff Mills became interested in the “Wilkins and Young Circus”. He made a wager with a friend that he could form a circus company and within a year be as good as they were. He did just that, thus the “Bertram Mills International Circus” was formed. The circus very quickly became a household name, and the annual Christmas event became especially well-known. He made a point of inviting orphans to see the shows free. By 1930 (its heyday would last for the next 30 years, when it was the best and most famous live show), he had inaugurated a touring circus, which became unique amongst British circuses, always appearing at Olympia for the Christmas season. The guest lists indicate the show’s renown; the royal family, who were great supporters, attended every year, and Winston Churchill and similar dignitaries were also annual guests. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350