Archives International Auctions Auction 98 December 2, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 98 87 December 2, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Scripophily - Banking, Finance & Insurance California 395 395 Bank of California, 18xx (July, 1st, 1864), Specimen Stock Certificate From their First Book of Stock Certificates San Francisco, California, 18xx ( July, 1st, 1864),. Specimen Stock Certificate from their first book of certificates, Lot also includes letter from W. F. C. to a Mr. P. J. Howard thanking him for sending in the specimen stock certificate. The person writing the letter mentions that they will keep the stock certificate in their files for “its historical significance.” Both items are in AU to Uncirculated condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������� Est. $250-400 Illinois 396 396 Chamber of CommerceSafetyVault Co., 1908, I/URental Contract Chicago, Illinois, 1908. I/U Rental Contract for use of Vault number 4141 from November 7 1908 to November 7 1909, Black print with orange border and underprint, Large building at left of title at top, S/N 45275, XF condition. �������������������������������� Est. $75-150 Massachusetts 397 397 Massachusetts. Museum Revenue Bond - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 1983 Issue, 1983, Specimen Bond Massachusetts, 1983. MA Industrial Finance Agency, Museum Bond, Registered Specimen Bond, Black print with blue border and underprint, Massachusetts State House at top center, Pin Punched and Specimen overprints, Unc. condition, ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������� Est. $160-280 398 398 National Rockland Bank of Boston Specimen Share Certificate, ca.1900-1920s with Charming Santa Claus Vignette. Boston, Massachusetts. ca.1900-1920s, Specimen Stock Certificate, All blue, Santa Claus, his sled full of toys, and his reindeers on a rooftop, shares of $20 each, Order # B58406 in red at top left, ABNC, Uncirculated. Banks and other financial institutions often gave careful consideration to the symbols they selected for use on their bank notes, drafts, and stock certificates. They picked symbols that conveyed a feeling of strength, trust and friendliness to their potential clients, and that is precisely why the officers of the National Rockland Bank of Boston chose Santa Claus. This universal symbol of trust and friendship is highly coveted by collectors, and opportunities to obtain certificates like these are few and far between. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. ������������������� Est. $200-350