1924, Ohio. Stock certificate for 20 shares. Green/White. Vignette of an early paddle boat at top center. Lightly punch cancelled and very fine.

190-, Indian Territory. Unissued stock certificate. Black / White. Vignette of an eagle at upper left. Gold underprint and gold underprint vignette of a mythic female at bottom center. Gold seal.

The Canadian Valley Construction Company was involved in the construction of the Oklahoma Central Railway. The route, running from Lehigh to Chickasha, Oklahoma, primarily functioned to transport coal from Lehigh’s mine 1905, Purcell OK Indian Territory. Stock certificate. Black / White. Vignette of an eagle at upper left. Gold underprint and gold underprint vignette of a mythic female at bottom center. Gold seal.

1753, Paris, France. One share. Black. Lovely vignette of Neptune pouring out the waters of the Durance river. Ornated partly-printed text. This company was formed in 1751 to control the waters of the Durance which were often at flood stage levels due to the snow melt of the Alpines. It was hoped that , in addition to controlling the often wild Durance, it would provide water for irrigation during the dry Provencal summers. Named after the legendary statesman, Cardinal Richelieu, it was enthusiastically supported by King Louis XV. Unfortunately, the company’s costs greatly exceeded its ability to raise capital and the project was discontinued. A choice, early French stock. Uncancelled and in Excellent condition

1867, Nova Scotia. $500 Bond bearing 6% interest. Black/Red with attached embossed green paper seal at lower left. Attached twenty five cent adhesive revenue at left above seal. Attached coupons at bottom margin. Pen cancelled at officers’ and trustees’ signatures. Extremely Fine.

1871, Massachusett. $1000 bond bearing 7% interest. Black/White with green overprint. Vignette of male bust at top center. Pen cancelled and fine.

1913, Missouri. $1000 First mortgage gold bond bearing 5% interest. Green/Black. Vignette of a train at top center. 29 attached coupons. Uncancelled and Excellent.

1877, New Jersey. Stock certificate for 2 shares. Black. Beautiful panoramic vignette at top center of the Cape May beach and boardwalk. Glue residue at left border were the stub was previously attached. Pin holes at top margin. Hole punch cancelled at officers’ signatures. Fine.

1897. Washington. Stock certificate for 100 shares. Black with light green background. Vignette of allegorical figure at top left. Uncancelled. Very fine.