1899, New Jersey. Stock certificate for 12 shares of the Lake Submarine Company signed as president by Simon Lake. (1866 - 1945). Inventor, Submarine pioneer. Beginning in the early 1890's, and continuing for over 40 years, Lake built a succession of submarines through which he developed some portion of the submarine technology in use today. He is generally credited with developing the first workable periscope, and pioneering the use of hydroplanes fore and aft to achieve submergence while maintaining an even keel. His contributions to the navy and the marine industry were widespread, and his inventive genius places him among the important naval architects in American history. His submarine business ventures were never terribly successful, however, and he died a poor man. Black with green overlay and green seal. Vignette at top center of eagle with spread wings. Pen and punch cancelled. Very fine.

1865, PA-OH. Stock certificate for 126 shares. Black. Nice large oilfield vignette depicting derricks, tanks and oilfield workers. Lithographed by Moss & Co., Philadelphia. Attached adhesive revenue stamp at lower left. Folds. Uncancelled and Fine.

1905, Alexandria, Egypt. Stock certificate for one share of five pounds sterling. Blue/Light green. Large vignette of a farmer herding cattle with a city in the background at left, ornate border design. Litho. Coupons attached at bottom. Wonderful for display. Light stamp cancellation. Extremely fine.

1884. Minnesota. Stock certificate for one shares. Black. State seal vignette at top center. Litho. Signed as president of the company by ROBERT HARRIS A professional railroader. Issued to and signed on verso by FREDREICK BILLINGS Work on the Little Falls & Dakota branch started in the summer of 1881, the company being known as the Little Falls & Dakota Railroad Company. Track laying began in June, 1882, and was completed to Morris, on October 27, 1882. Operation of trains began on November 1, 1882. The Little Falls & Dakota Railroad Company was organized by local men and was capitalized by county bond issues of the immediate counties. Ortonville is said to have been the objective of this line but the road was never extended west of Morris Plans for the present Little Falls depot were drafted in 1899 and the building of the station began shortly thereafter. (Poors Manual). Couple of small hole cancellations slightly affect Harris’s signature. Cancellations not affecting Billings signature on verso.

1901, Texas. Stock certificate for 600 shares. Black/Gold. Vignette of a harbor scene with a ship, train and warehouse. Embossed gold seal. Litho. Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.

18--, California. Unissued stock certificate. Black / White. Vignette of a locomotive at top center. Small vignette of an eagle at bottom center.

1917, California. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Black with attached embossed gold company seal. Vignette at top of a mining camp flanked by miners at work. Two file hole punches at left border. Uncancelled and very fine.

18--, Kansas. Unissued stock certificate. Black / White. Vignette of a locomotive at top center. Ornate border.

1900, Colorado. Stock certificate for 600 shares. Gold/Black. Vignette of a mountain panorama. Litho. The company mines were located at Park County, Colorado.Uncancelled and Extremely Fine.