August Belmont, Jr. (1853 – 1924). American financier, racing horse enthusiast, son of the legendary banker August Belmont. Stock certificate for 1,000 shares. Vignette of state seal at top center. Light. Signed by Belmont as president of the company. The Rapid Transit Subway Construction Company was formed for the construction of New York’s first regular subway, the Interborough Rapid Transit Company. A fine certificate signed by Belmont related to this important New York transportation company. Light punch cancellations just slightly affect Belmont’s signature in a couple of places. Extremely Fine.

Ball T-174. Unissued certificate being a remainder. Large numerical imprint at center. Litho. 4% Call certificate in which "the person to whom this certificate is endorsed by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Or Depository at said place of Deposit, and that notes issued under the Act Feb. 17, 1864, will be delivered to said person or his order, at the said place, or at the Treasury at Richmond, at any time with interest from the date of said endorsement…if not so converted that Certificate shall be paid two years after the ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States…This contract is authorized by An Act of Congress entitiled 'An Act to reduce the Currency and to authorize a new issue of Notes and Bonds approved February 17, 1864." Ball lists this as an R7 (11 - 20 known). Printed by Evans and Cogswell, Columbia, S.C. A fine Confederate rarity offering an opportunity to add this seldom seen certificate to an important collection of Confederate bonds. Uncancelled and Very Fine.

1887, Montana. Stock certificate issued to the Northern Pacific Railroad for 4,893 shares. Black. Endorsed on verso by Robert Harris, president of the N.P. Signed on the front as president by Samuel T. Hauser (1833 - 1914), pioneer, miner, capitalist and territorial governor of Montana. One of Montana's most prolific business figures. Very fine condition. Lightly punch cancelled as signature.

1930, Illinois. Stock certificate for 50shares in the NORTHWESTERNCOASTER CONSTRUCTION COM-PANY issued to M.E. Zayas. Gold/Black. Accompanied by the Stockholders Report with Meeting Minutes, 8 pages typed, dated Monday December 19, 1921. The coaster they constructed was part of the now defunct but memorable Riverview Park on the Chicago River, long known as the largest amusement park in the world.The Northwest Construction Company owned the coaster independently of the park. It is unconfirmed, as scant information is available on this company, but likely this was for the Roller Coaster known as “TheBob’s” A cite from Defunct Amusement Parks notes: 1926: “The Bobs”was an 11-car coaster with an 85-foot drop, long billed as the most fear-some roller coaster in the country, as well as the fastest on record. Built at the gargantuan (for the 1920’s) cost of 80,000 dollars, “The Bobs” carried1,200 passengers per hour and drew some 700,000 riders each season. “TheBobs” remained uncontestedly the most popular ride at Riverviewthroughout its existence.” Some chinks to left corner with small loss,however it is outside the certificate border, o/w Fine.

1892, Colorado. Stock certificate for 9950 shares. Black. Vignette of the Colorado state seal surrounded by a mountain scene. Issued to Drexel Morgan and Company. Very fine condition. Stamp and hole punch cancelled.

1983. Specimen bond for $10,000. Red. Top center vignette of an eagle. Attached coupons. Punch and stamped “specimen” at lower right corner. Very fine.

1907, Los Angeles, California. Stock certificate for 150.00 shares. A small local road with just a few certificates found issued. Rare. Stamp and punch cancelled. Very Fine.

WILLIAM E. BOEING (1881 - 1956). Pioneer aircraft manufacturer. He formed the Boeing Airplane Company in 1916 and Boeing Air Transport in 1927, later merging with several other companies to form United Aircraft and Transport Corporation which dissolved in 1934. Washington, 1936. Stock certificate for 340 shares of the Miller Logging Company issued to and signed on the stub by Boeing. Black/Green. Vignette of a spread-eagle. Litho. The lumber company was in all likelihood held and run by Boeing to provide the necessary wood for the construction of his airplanes. This is one of only a dozen certificates of this type signed by Boeing. Pen cancellation not affecting Boeing's signature. An important addition to any aviation collection. Extremely Fine.

1916, Idaho. Stock certificate for 500 shares. Vignette of building at top center. Black with gold seal. Pen cancelled. Very fine.