Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 97 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Wyoming 436 436 ChicagoandWyomingGoldMiningCo., 1871, I/UStockCertificate. Wyoming. (Incorporated in Chicago, Illinois), Chicago and Wyoming Gold Mining Co., 1871, 5 Shares, I/U stock certificate, Black on turquoise blue underprint with “$100” in middle, miners working under title and on the left border area, Gold foil seal at lower left, VF to XF condition. Lith. By Charles Shober, Chicago. ��������������������������������� Est. $120-240 Scripophily - Museums & Planetariums New York 437 437 American Museum of Natural History Planetarium Authority, 1934 Specimen Bond Rarity New York, 1934. $1000 Specimen 4.5% Serial Revenue Coupon Bond, Black text with blue border and underprint, Hayden Planetarium depicted at top center. POCs throughout, VF condition, HBN. The original Hayden Planetarium was founded in 1933 with a donation by philanthropist Charles Hayden. The Hayden Planetarium, designed by architects Trowbridge & Livingston, opened In 1935. In January 1997, the original Hayden Planetarium was closed and demolished. On February 19, 2000, the $210 million Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, containing the new Hayden Planetarium, opened to the public. Neil deGrasse Tyson is its first and, to date, only director. This bond was issued in the 4th year of the Authority’s existence. This is the second of only 2 examples found of this variety in the ABN Archives. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $800-1250 Scripophily - Navigation & Shipping 438 438 New York State Steamboat Specimen Inspectors’ License to Engineers, 1902 New York, 1902. Specimen certificate with black printing and red border and underprint, Arms of New York at top with small steamboat at bottom, Specimen overprints and POC’s, “Return To Issue Room” stamp at top in purple, XF condition, ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $85-150 Scripophily - Oil, Gas & Energy Illinois 439 439 Chenoa Oil Company, 1865 I/U Stock Certificate Chenoa, Illinois. 1865. 1 Share, S/N #19, I/U. Black, Oil Rig, barrels and oil tank scene, Small format 8.5 x 4.5 inches. Revenue Stamp attached. Appears in Fine condition but unfortunately, this certificate was reinforced with tape (possibly archival) down the middle vertically. First time seen by cataloger. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-140 Pennsylvania 440 440 Kentucky Oil Co., 1865 I/U Stock Certificate With Accompanying 1996 Letter from Coleman Leifer. Erie, Pennsylvania. 100 Shares, I/U, brownish pink, oil scene top middle, printed on thin paper, back printing showing through paper, S/N 90. VF condition. Also includes letter from an old friend, Coleman Leifer, to another collector discussing the certificate and adventures in collecting land. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200