Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 117 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Virginia, Arkansas & New York 518 518 Virginia and Arkansas Railroads, ca.1898 to 1928 Specimen Bond Collection Virginia and Arkansas, 1898 to 1928. Lot of 5 Bonds: Virginia, 1898, Norfolk Terminal and Transportation Co. $1000, I/C, 5% Coupon Bond; 1909, Virginia Railway and Power Co. $1000 Specimen 5% Gold Coupon Bond; Arkansas, 1913, Central Arkansas Railway and Light Corp. $500 Specimen 5% Coupon Bond and, $1000 Specimen, 5% Coupon Bond, 1913; and, Mew York, 1928, Merchants Dispatch Equipment Trust $1000 Specimen 5% Gold Coupon Bond. Specimen overprints and POCs, VF to XF condition. (5). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������� Est. $280-425 Wisconsin 519 519 Northern Pacific Railway Co., 1921, Specimen Gold Coupon Bond Trio Wisconsin, Lot of 3 Specimen Gold Bonds, All are 1921 Specimen 6% Refunding and Improvement Mortgage Coupon Bonds, $100, $500, & $1000, with Brown, Red, or Blue borders. All have Specimen overprints, POCs, are in XF condition, ABNC. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. The Northern Pacific Railway Company, founded in 1864, was one of the first transcontinental railroads in the United States, connecting the Great Lakes with the Pacific Northwest from Minnesota to Washington state. It played a crucial role in opening up the northern U.S. frontier for settlement, agriculture, and trade, significantly contributing to the economic development of cities along its route, such as Minneapolis, Fargo, and Spokane. Despite facing challenges during construction, including financial difficulties and rough terrain, the railway was completed in 1883. In 1970, it merged with several other railroads to form Burlington Northern Railroad, which later became part of BNSF Railway. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-375 Various States 520 520 Railroad Assortment of I/C Bonds, 1897 to 1965 Various States, 1897- 1980. Lot of 70+ I/C Railroad Related Bonds, Includes: Boston Terminal Co., Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co. West Shore Railroad Co., Reading Co., Union Pacific Corp., Lehigh Valley Railroad, Northern Central Railway, New York Connecting Railroad and more. Bonds range from Fine to VF+ condition. (74). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-180 521 521 Railroad Assortment of I/C Stock Certificates, 1890 to 1967 Various States, 1890-1967. Lot of 115+ Cancelled Railroad Related Stock Certificates, Includes: Lehigh Valley Railroad Co., Consolidated Traction Co., Western Maryland Railway Co., Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Co., Syracuse & East Side Railway Co., Bush Terminal Co., Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Co., and more. Certificates range from Good to VF+ condition. (119). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������� Est. $120-200