Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 123 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 544 544 Industrial, Utilities, and Gas Companies, ca.1895-1930s, Stock Certificate Group Various Locations. Lot of 20+ I/U and I/C Stock Certificates, highlights Includes: R. Martorelli, Inc., Fuel Oil Motors Corp., National Carbon Co., National Bellas Hess Co., North American Co., New York Zetex Co. Inc., N and F Corp. and more. Certificates range from Fine to XF condition. (22). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $65-110 Scripophily - Mining Various States 545 545 Mining Assortment of Stock Certificates, 1900 to 1950s Various States, 1900-50s. Lot of 75 Various Mining Stock Certificates, Includes: Boston and Chihuahua Mining Co. Unissued Certs; Parrot Silver and Copper Co. Cancelled Certs; Quincy Mining Co. Cancelled Cert; Blue Ridge Corp. Cancelled Cert; Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Cancelled Certs; International Nickel Co. of Canada, Ltd. Cancelled Certs. and more. Certificates range from Fine to VF condition. (80). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $90-140 Scripophily - Navigation & Shipping Delaware 546 546 United States Lines, Inc., 1929 to 1963, I/C Stock Certificates Delaware, 1929-63. Lot of 40+ I/C Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts and Colors, Certificates are all Cancelled and range from Fine to VF condition, HBNC. (44). United States Lines, Inc. was an American shipping company founded in 1921, known for its transatlantic passenger and freight services. It operated luxurious passenger liners, including the famous *SS United States*, launched in 1952, which was one of the fastest ocean liners ever built. The company also provided cargo shipping services. However, the rise of air travel in the 1960s and 1970s led to a decline in passenger shipping, and United States Lines ceased operations in the 1980s. It is remembered for its contributions to maritime travel and iconic vessels. �� Est. $130-200 New York 547 547 International Mercantile Marine Co., 1915 to 1937, I/C Stock Certificates New York, 1915-37. Lot of 60+ I/C Stock Certificates in Various Share Amounts and Colors, Certificates are all Cancelled and range from Fine to VF condition, ABNC. (62). International Mercantile Marine Co. (IMMC), founded in 1902, was a major shipping company that consolidated several lines, including the White Star Line, known for the *RMS Titanic*. IMMC focused on transatlantic passenger and freight services, operating luxury liners catering to wealthy travelers. The company faced challenges, notably after the Titanic disaster in 1912, leading to increased scrutiny of maritime safety. With the rise of air travel, IMMC’s passenger services declined, and the company eventually dissolved in the 1930s. It is remembered for its significant impact on transatlantic shipping and its association with iconic ocean liners. �� Est. $130-200 Scripophily - Oil, Gas & Energy California 548 548 Richfield Oil Co. of California, 1931 to 1937, I/C Certificates of Deposit California, 1931-37. Lot of 40+ $500 and $1000 I/C 6% First Mortgage Collateral Trust Convertible Certificates of Deposit, Blue and Orange border and underprint with Company title at top, All are POC at bottom and range from Fine to VF condition. ABNC. (41). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Richfield Oil Co. of California was a significant oil company founded in the early 20th century, growing during the oil boom and expanding its operations in the western U.S. It produced gasoline and lubricants and operated a network of service stations known for their distinctive branding. In 1966, Richfield was acquired by Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), which helped enhance ARCO’s market position. The Richfield brand gradually faded after the acquisition, but it remains a notable part of California’s oil industry history. �� Est. $55-90