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THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 04/20/1857 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350568Stock certificate issued by American Express Company, signed by co-founders Henry Wells as President, Wm G. Fargo as Secretary, and Alex Holland as Treasurer, along with Wm R. Osborn signing on verso. Dated April 20, 1857.
Price: $2,250.00
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THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 05/01/1866 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 14229Stock certificate signed by co-founder Henry Wells as President, Jas. C. Fargo as Secretary pro tem, and Alex Holland as Treasurer. Issued on May 1, 1866, certifying two shares in the American Express Company.
Price: $1,750.00
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THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 05/01/1866 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15284Stock certificate signed by co-founder Henry Wells, Secretary pro tem Jas. C. Fargo, and Treasurer Alex Holland, dated May 1, 1866. Certifying ownership of one share in American Express Company, established in 1850.
Price: $1,750.00
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AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 06/26/1869 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15313Stock certificate signed by Wm G. Fargo as President, E. P. Ross as Treasurer, and J. N. Knapp as Secretary, dated June 26, 1869. Issued by the American Merchants Union Express Company, which emerged from a merger with American Express.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 09/30/1869 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15295Stock certificate signed by Wm G. Fargo as President, E. P. Ross as Treasurer, and J. N. Knapp as Secretary, issued on September 30, 1869, for the American Merchants Union Express Company, certifying ownership of 100 shares.
Price: $1,750.00
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AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 09/30/1869 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15296Stock certificate signed by William G. Fargo as President, E. P. Ross as Treasurer, and J. N. Knapp as Secretary for the American Merchants Union Express Company, dated September 30, 1869. It includes a transfer by Horace D. Hawkins on the verso.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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AMERICAN MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS CO. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 10/07/1869 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15332Stock certificate signed by Wm G. Fargo as President, E. P. Ross as Treasurer, and J. N. Knapp as Secretary for the American Merchants Union Express Company on October 7, 1869. Certificate No. 5471, transferring shares to another individual.
Price: $1,500.00
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HENRY S. BRYAN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 01/16/1904 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 269339Stock certificate signed by Henry S. Bryan as President, John Dwan as Secretary, and on verso by E.B. Ober as shareholder. Issued on January 16, 1904, for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, later known as 3M.
Price: $900.00
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DAVID DUNBAR BUICK - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 08/20/1921 - HFSID 350391Stock certificate signed by D.D. Buick as President and F.O. Patterson as Secretary of the David Buick Carburetor Corporation, issued on August 20, 1921. The certificate certifies ownership of shares in the corporation formed in 1919.
Sale Price $1,895.00
$2,250.00
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HENRY B. CHAPIN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 03/14/1887 - HFSID 76298Stock certificate signed by "H.B. Chapin" on the verso, issued by The Mexican Telephone Company on December 20, 1882. Also signed by the President and Treasurer, it certifies ownership of 200 shares. Transferred to "Pearmain & Brooks" in 1887.
Price: $200.00
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ERASTUS CORNING - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED CIRCA 1847 - HFSID 252212Stock certificate signed by Erastus Corning as President of the Utica and Schenectady Railroad Company, circa May 1847, for Increased Stock of $750,000. Document highlights the railroad's historical significance in extending rail service.
Price: $500.00
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VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES G. DAWES - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 10/04/1915 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30060Stock certificate signed by Charles G. Dawes, certifying ownership of 100 shares in The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, dated October 4, 1915. Henry M. Dawes acts as witness. Signature appears on the verso, confirming ownership.
Sale Price $1,195.00
$1,400.00
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VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES G. DAWES - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 10/04/1915 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30061Stock certificate signed by Charles G. Dawes on verso: "Charles G. Dawes", certifying ownership of 100 shares of The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, with his brother, Henry M. Dawes, acting as witness. Dated October 4, 1915.
Price: $1,400.00
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CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 05/30/1888 - HFSID 32158Stock certificate signed by Chauncey M. Depew on the verso as President of the Board of the N.Y. Central Railroad, dated May 30, 1888. Certifying Depew's entitlement to shares in the Wagner Palace Car Company with significant historical context.
Price: $700.00
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SIDNEY DILLON - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 02/06/1879 - HFSID 176091Stock certificate signed by "Sidney/Dillon" as President of the Chicago and Canada Southern Railway Company, dated February 6, 1879. Certifying ownership of 120 shares by William R. Utley. Notable for Dillon's involvement in railroad construction and management.
Price: $1,200.00
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CHARLES I. du PONT JR. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 09/07/1866 - HFSID 176112Stock receipt signed by Charles I. duPont as administrator of the Mary H. Ridgely estate, dated September 7, 1866. Co-signed by James F. Allee as Treasurer. Document certifies ownership of ten shares in The Delaware Rail Road Company.
Price: $750.00
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HENRY A. du PONT - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 01/31/1891 - HFSID 293903Stock certificate signed as President of the Wilmington and Northern Rail Road, identifying Col. H. A. DuPont as owner of 1,000 shares. Signed "H.A. duPont" on January 31, 1891. Engraved vignettes included.
Price: $800.00
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IRENEE DU PONT - STOCK CERTIFICATE ENDORSED 10/15/1918 - HFSID 176108Stock certificate signed by Irénée du Pont in 1918, endorsing it with "Irénée du Pont -". The certificate represents 100 shares in the International Mercantile Marine Company, with various ink notations and stamps present.
Price: $1,000.00
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JAMES BUCHANAN DUKE - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 02/16/1916 - HFSID 285926Stock certificate for 1000 shares of the P. Lorillard Company, signed by James B. Duke as President of Southern Investment Co., of Canada. Dated May 6, 1913, it also includes signatures from the Treasurer and Vice President of P. Lorillard Company.
Price: $3,500.00
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GOVERNOR CHARLES EDISON - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 10/13/1926 - HFSID 32226Stock certificate signed by Charles Edison as President and H.F. Miller as Treasurer of the Edison Portland Cement Company in 1926. It certifies ownership of 250 shares, with additional transfer details noted on the verso.
Price: $500.00
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THOMAS A. EDISON - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 01/12/1904 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30073Stock certificate signed by Thomas A. Edison, transferring 125 shares of The Edison Storage Battery Company. Signed as "Thos A Edison" on January 12, 1904, with additional signatures from Howard Eckert and J. R. Rudolph. Certificate was later transferred on January 18, 1904.
Price: $3,500.00
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JAMES C. FARGO - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 04/20/1891 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 32149Stock certificate signed by Jas. C. Fargo on verso as assignor, along with signatures of W. S. Webb as President and James D. Taylor as Secretary, dated April 30, 1891, certifying ownership of 41 shares in the Wagner Palace Car Company.
Price: $1,600.00
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FREDERIC J. FISHER - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 01/02/1924 - HFSID 198066Stock certificate signed by Frederic John Fisher as President and A Mendelson as Secretary for The Fisher Body Ohio Company, dated January 2, 1924. Fisher signs as "F.J. Fisher", certifying ownership of ten shares of preferred stock. Accompanied by a receipt sheet.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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FREDERIC J. FISHER - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 03/09/1923 - HFSID 348157Stock certificate signed by Frederic J. Fisher, dated March 9, 1923, representing three shares valued at $100 each. It includes signatures from Fisher's secretary and the stock purchaser, showcasing Fisher's significant role in the automotive industry.
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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LAWRENCE W. FOX JR. - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 04/30/1937 - HFSID 85528Stock certificate signed twice by Lawrence W. Fox Jr., once as President of General Film and once on the verso as a transferring shareholder. Dated April 30, 1937, it represents 500 shares of capital stock, also signed by Helen McKinley as Secretary.
Price: $220.00
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PHILIP A. S. FRANKLIN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 04/20/1915 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176107Stock certificate signed by "P A S Franklin" as Vice President and "H G Philips" as Treasurer, issued on April 20, 1915, for 100 shares of International Mercantile Marine Company, purchased by the Rockefeller Foundation.
Price: $360.00
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JOHN W. "BET A MILLION" GATES - STOCK CERTIFICATE ENDORSED 12/15/1899 - HFSID 198100Trust certificate endorsed by John W. Gates, signing as "JW Gates" on verso, issued for 100 shares of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company on June 27, 1899. Certificate transferred to Robert E. Glendinning of Philadelphia. Dated December 15, 1899.
Price: $2,200.00
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J. PAUL GETTY - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 07/15/1922 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350438Stock certificate signed by J. Paul Getty as President and H. M. Hoffnagle as Secretary, representing 1000 shares in Oklahoma Oil Corporation. Features various oil-related vignettes and a large gold seal. Signed in ink, providing historical significance.
Sale Price $2,150.00
$2,500.00
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JAY GOULD - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 03/17/1880 - HFSID 81308Stock certificate signed Jay Gould as President of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company in 1880. Certificate B8611 certifies that Horace Manuel & Co. holds 100 shares. Signed in blue ink, it includes various historical details about Gould's influence on railroads.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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JAY GOULD - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 03/22/1880 - HFSID 81309Stock certificate signed by Jay Gould as President of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company in blue ink, dated March 22, 1880. Issued to W. E. Connor, certifying 100 shares, with notable historical context regarding Gould's influence in railroads.
Price: $1,100.00