Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 118 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Scripophily - Social & Fraternal Organizations Nevada, Connecticut, New Mexico, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio 522 522 Masonic I/U Stock Certificates and Correspondence, 1911 to 1932 Nevada, Connecticut, New Mexico, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, 1911-32. Lot of 7 I/U Masonic Certificates and Correspondence, Includes: Masonic Temples in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Mexico, Connecticut, and Nevada; Elk’s Hall Association in California. Certificates range from Fine to VF+ condition. (7). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-200 Nevada, Maine, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, California 523 523 Odd Fellows, Fraternal Clubs and Social Groups I/U Stock Certificates, 1909 to 1963 Nevada, Maine, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, California, 1909-1963. Lot of 6 I/U Social Club Certificates, Includes: Odd Fellows from Pennsylvania, New York, and California; Tonopah Masonic Temple in Nevada; Beta Upsilon Building Association in Maine; and Lewistown Elks Lodge and Country Club in Montana. Certificates range from Fine to VF condition. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-200 Scripophily - State & City Alaska 524 524 State of Alaska, 1964 Series BN “Earthquake” Bond Specimen Issued to Meet the Effects of the Earthquake of March 27, 1964. Alaska, 1964. $12,485,000 Specimen 3.75% General Obligation Bond with additional materials, possibly related to printing, Black text with olive border and underprint, Eagle at top center. This bond issued for $12,485,000 had $5,585,000 authorized to meet the effects of the earthquake. The bond has “Not to be Removed from Our File” red overprint at right, red specimen overprints at bottom, and POCs, with three additional pages. VF condition, SCBN. The Alaska earthquake tragedy of March 27, 1964, also known as the Great Alaskan earthquake and Good Friday earthquake, occurred at 5:36 PM AKST on Good Friday, March 27. Across south-central Alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 131 deaths. Lasting four minutes and thirty-eight seconds, the magnitude 9.2 megathrust earthquake remains the most powerful earthquake recorded in North American history, and the second most powerful earthquake recorded in world history. Six hundred miles of fault ruptured at once and moved up to 60 ft, releasing about 500 years of stress buildup. This is the second of 2 bonds found in the ABN Archives in 2002 and the only one available. Historic Alaska Bond. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $900-1200 Connecticut 525 525 State of Connecticut, 1887, Specimen 1887 Registered Bond & Proof Coupon Bond End Panel Connecticut, 1887. Lot of 2 items, Includes: $1000 Specimen 3 1/2% Registered Bond with Orange border; and, $1000 4% Back Bond Panel Proof. Both pieces are in XF to Unc. Condition. ABNC. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $100-200