203 of 328 lots
203
The Newfoundland Railway Co. Stock Certificate
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$475
Live Auction
Canadiana, Advertising & Historic Objects | Featuring The Jon Church Collection
Size
7.75" x 11.25".
Category
Description
Canadian. 1881. Stock certificates are issued by businesses to show ownership of a company. According to coxrail.com, the leading site dedicated to collectible stocks from North American railroads, there are only 30 of these known to exist. An excellent cross-collectible appealing to ephemera, railway companies, share certificate and train collectors. The artwork, the historical significance and the intricate engraved images make these certificates a "must-have" for collectors. A rare piece of railway and Canadian history. Printers mark, "Franklin Bank Note Company N.Y.", at lower edge.
Condition
Very good condition
Medium
Paper.