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631 "Enron NGL Partners, L.P." "TX. 1989. Model, Proof.""1). Unique model or mockup of Certificate for Preference Units of unissued certificate. Dated 10-23-89 and 11-7-89. Green border and under tint. Vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. Possibly the only example that exists of this certificate. SC-USBNC printer. 2). 2/3 of stock certificate with left border end panel removed. Same vignette as previous. Specimen with pin punch specimen and ì9-26-89î date. Facsimile signature of Hoglund as COB. 3). 2 page FAX from American Bank Note Company Dallas office dated 7-21-1992. Comments are as follows: ì Ref: Enron NGL Partners, L.P. Pat-In 1989 a model was done for Warren Pond under job # B20008-A. The ctfs. were never printed and the order was closed out. Now they are ready to do a similar issue, and Mike wanted to see if we could locate this model and use it for the new job. Please advise, Thanks, Johnî The second page of the FAX has a copy of the previous model. 4. Four pages taped and stapled together. a). The first item is a proof vignette of the oil or gas worker except there is a blank space where he is sitting that evidently had another title or small vignette that was replaced with a concrete looking bench. Plate # 19244 and printed on white paper. b). Abeyance Order for Job Number B 20008. Dated 10-18-89. Description: 1 ñ Prepare Model and Stats. UNL Units CTF for preference Unit. c). A large legal size sheet with ìExhibit Bî and titled ìEnron NGL Partners, L.P. on top that evidently was from a partnership agreement for this transaction that evidently did not go through in this original form in 1989. Unique in archive."" SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)

632 Enron Oil & Gas Company "TX. 1987. Model, Proof. ""1). Unique dated approval model for stock certificate for Odd Shares of Common Stock. Dated 9-3-87; 10-26-87; 8-30-89; and 9-7-89 on upper left margin. Green border and undertint. Vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. Facsimile signature of Hoglund as COB and Menchace as VP and Secretary. Back has red box with ìOK to Engraveî and dated 10-26-87. Evidently the later dates were when the model was taken out and used for other designs, but evidently not altered. SC-USBNC printer. 2). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on yellow paper with green panel on left. A red square has been drawn in with pen where the name of the stock purchaser would go. No signatures are on certificate. One light vertical fold from archival storage. Unique proof in archive. 3). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with green panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Unique proof in archive. 4). Specimen certificate for ìEnron Corp.î with changes written in pen that describes changes for new certificate for ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî. Light blue end panel on left. Upper left has written ìFor model & stats, form B7494 and dated 8-26-87î. Kenneth Layís signature is crossed out and Chairman of the Board is crossed out and President is written in instead. ìEnron Corpî logo on base of vignette is also crossed out. The certificate is pin punch cancelled and dated ì5-28-87î on bottom. Unique production specimen in archive. 5). Additional production material from file. a). Mockup model for corporate seal of ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî. It is 4 inches in diameter. It has written the order number B7494 on upper left and also has measurements describing the final dimension of 1 23/32 inches in diameter. Unique in archive. b). Enron vignette without Enron Corp. on it, but now blank. Plate # 19343. c). Enron Oil & Gas Company title that was used on certificate. Plate # 19344. d). Enron oil & Gas Company metal plate of corporate seal with plastic positive of corporate seal. Both have plate # B 7494 and the company name written on back for identification. Unique in archive. e). Negative and positive photo-proofs on film of corporate seal. This was used in the process of manufacturing the plate of the corporate seal. Unique. f). ìProof Requestî dated 8-26-87 for proofs of face and requests to ìEngrave for 7 Prepare Electrolytic Plateî. g). ìPlant Orderî dated 9-11-89. This was an order for 15,000 stock certificates for ìUNL SHS Common Stock Ctfs, Color SC 3 DK.Greenî. Wanted for delivery Sept 29th or sooner. h). 3 embossed ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî corporate seals on piece of 8 by 10 inch paper dated 9/1/87. Used for guide for printed and engraved corporate seals. i). Hoglundís signature in ink or a photocopy dated 10-21-87 for use on Temp. certificate. j). 8 different Enron certificate photo-copies used for corrections of newer certificates. All have archival production notations for changes desired in updated certificates. k). Additional production correspondence including original folder file came it (4 items). Unique Archival production file."" SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)

633 Enron Corp. "TX. 1986. Model, Proof, Specimen. ""1). Unique Dated approval model for stock certificate for Odd Shares of Common Stock. Dated 5-13-86 and 5-22-86 on upper left margin. Light blue border and under tint. Original artwork and mockup vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. The oil tanks and part of the foreground have been painted in by hand as well as numerous pieces glued together to form the vignette. Facsimile signature of Kenneth Lay as COB and Menchace as Corporate Secretary. Top has red box with ìOK to Engraveî and dated 6-2-(86). There is an additional artwork in pen and ink or it could be a photo copy of the original artwork that the vignette was modeled on. It has come loose from where it was glued, but it is protected by sealed plastic and appears to be in VF condition. The certificate is mounted on white card and inserted into grey folder. SC-USBNC printer. 2). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on yellow paper with light blue panel on left. A red square has been drawn in with pen where the name of the stock purchaser would go. No signatures are on certificate. Vignette has blank box where Enron Corp. will be placed. One light vertical fold from archival storage. Unique proof in archive. 3). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with light blue panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Minor correction markings on front and ink notations or approval on lower right. Unique proof in archive. 4). Specimen of InterNorth, Inc., $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock certificate, ìNot More Than 100,000 Sharesî in red used as model for new ìEnron Corp.î certificate. Numerous corrections and changes are written in ink. Dated 5/6/(86) with new order # BN 63145 written on top for Enron certificates. Unique archival production transition specimen. 5). Specimen of InterNorth, Inc., Common Stock certificate, ìNot More Than 100,000 Sharesî in blue with red overprint ìName Changed To Enron Corp.î. Unique archival transition specimen. Specimen is pin punch cancelled and dated ì02-13-81î which is earlier than the 1984-1985 merger that formed Enron Corp. so I assume this is a production proof for the overprint that would be used on the remainder of the issued certificates if necessary. 6). Specimen of Houston Natural Gas Corporation, Common Stock certificate, ìOdd Sharesî in blue. Specimen is pin punch cancelled and dated ì04-06-85î. Facsimile signature of Kenneth Lay as COB. 7). Additional production material from file. a). Mockup model for corporate seal of ìEnron Corpî. It is 4 inches in diameter. It has written the order number ìBN63145 - Positive and negative for Dycrilî on upper left and also has measurements describing the final dimension of engraved seal of 1 23/32 inches in diameter. Unique in archive. b). Enron vignette without Enron Corp. on it, but now blank. Plate # 19244. c). Enron Corp. metal plate of corporate seal Back has # BN 63145 and the company name written on back for identification. Unique in archive. d). Negative and positive photo-proofs on film of corporate seal stapled together. This was used in the process of manufacturing the plate of the corporate seal. Unique.e). 2 embossed ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî corporate seals on piece of 5 by 8 inch paper dated 5/12/86. Used for guide for printed and engraved corporate seals. f). Photocopy of Enron Corp. model (dated 5-13-86) with each design elements plate and die numbers used in the production of the certificate. There are 6 different dies and plates used for the Enron vignette of the oil worker alone. All marked in red ink. This served as a guide to the production department in the engraving of the certificate. Unique. g). ìPlant Orderî dated 9-11-89. This was an order for 15,000 stock certificates for ìUNL SHS Common Stock Ctfs, Color SC 3 DK.Greenî. Wanted for delivery Sept 29th or sooner. h). ìPlant orderî for ìEnron Corp. (Formerly Internorth Inc.) dated 11/11/86 requesting 10,000 certificates, models and proofs for a UNL SHS Common Stk ctfs in lt blue; 2,000 certificates; and 88,000 certificates which were all the same but would have different serial numbers. i). Additional production correspondence including original folder file it was stored in. (5 items). "" SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)

634 Enron Corp. Preferred Stock. "TX. 1986. Model, Proof, Specimen ""1). Unique Dated approval model for stock certificate for $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock certificate, ìOdd Sharesî. Dated 8-14-86. Blue border and undertint. Vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. Facsimile signature of Kenneth Lay as COB and Menchace as Corporate Secretary. Top has red box with ìOK to Engraveî and dated 10/12/86. The certificate is mounted on white card and inserted into grey folder. SC-USBNC printer. 2). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on light brown paper with light red panel on left. A red square has been drawn in with pen where the name of the stock purchaser would go and ìPreferredî written in middle of this area. No signatures are on certificate. Vignette has blank box where Enron Corp. will be placed. One light vertical fold from archival storage and staple holes on right margin. Unique proof in archive. 3). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with light blue panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Minor correction markings on front and ink notations or approval on lower right. Unique proof in archive. 4). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with red panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Notations or approval on lower right. Foxing on certificate. Unique proof in archive. 5) and 6). Specimens of InterNorth, Inc., $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock certificates, ìNot More Than 100,000 Sharesî in red and also in light brown, both with red overprint ìName Changed To Enron Corp.î. A few corrections and changes are written in red ink. Unique archival production transition specimen. 7). Additional production material from file. a). Photocopy of Enron Corp. models (dated 8-14-86). b). ìPlant Orderî dated 8-12-86. This was an order for 2,500 stock certificates for ìBlue, Unl shs $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock. Stock Ctfs, SC 153 Maroonî and order for 2,500 stock certificates for ìBlue, Unl shs $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Convertible Stock. Stock Ctfs, SC 21 Ochreî. Wanted for delivery Oct.1st, 1986. c). ìProof Requestî dated 8-12-86 for proofs of faceî. i). Also includes original file folder it came in. Unique production file from this notorious company."" SC-USBNC." (Photo)

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635 "Compaq Computer Corporation Unique Production File with Models, Proofs and Correspondence," "DE. 1985. Production file for $ odd, 9 1/4% Convertible Debenture Due 2005, purple. Seated allegorical man with globe. Facsimile signature of Rod Canion as president. 1). Approval model in grey folder stamped ""To Engrave"". 2). Proof on white paper of same certificate without specific bond details. 3). Miscellaneous correspondence. (4 pieces). Compaq Computer Corporation was founded in February 1982 by Rod Canion, Jim Harris and Bill Murto, three senior managers who left Texas Instruments and invested $1,000 each to form their own company. In December 1985 securities of the company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. This certificate model is dated 12-12-85. In 1986, it joins the Fortune 500 faster than any company in history. In 1989, Compaq introduces the first Compaq notebook PC, the Compaq LTE. In 2000, Hewlett-Packard Corporation and Compaq announce plans to merge, creating $87 billion global technology leader. Amazing company. Unique production file. SC-USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)

636 "Computer Devices, Inc. Early Computer Manufacturer," "MA. 1960-1970's. Specimen. Odd shs. Common stock, green border. Photograph of early computer. Rare certificate. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)

637 "Computer Sciences Corporation Unique Production File with Models, Proofs and Specimens," "NV. 1989. 3 different certificates. Production file for Common Stock with odd shs, blue. 1). Proof on yellow paper of odd shs, Common stock, blue. Vignette of seated allegorical man with globe. Very rare in this form. Printed by SCBNC. 2). Proof on white paper of same certificate with color separations. Vignette, title and text proof on white paper without border and matching blue border without text, vignette and title. Very rare in this form. Printed by SCBNC. 3). Specimen of a different design certificate used as a mockup-model with pieces cut out and others added with allegorical female seated on left. Printed by Jeffries BNC. 4) Specimen of Marion Laboratories stock certificate. This company has no relation to CSC other than the same type of vignette. Evidently used as a sample for the vignettes. 5). Miscellaneous correspondence and production material. (7 pieces). In April 1959 Roy Nutt and Fletcher Jones pooled $100 to start a company that they named Computer Sciences Corporation. By 1963, CSC was the largest software company with revenues close to $4 million. In the early 1970's, CSC created an innovative computer time-sharing network in association with the Department of Defense called Infonet. Unique production file from this historic computer age pioneer. SC-USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)

638 "Cray Research Corporation Unique Production File with Models and Proofs," "DE. 1986. Production file for Registered $ odd, 6 1/8% Convertible Debenture Due 2011, blue. Seated allegorical woman with 2 globes. 1). Approval model in grey folder stamped ""To Engrave"". 2). Specimen of same type of registered bond without vignette marked with changes. 3). Miscellaneous correspondence (2 pieces). In 1972 Seymour Cray founded Cray Research. His first computer, the Cray-1 delivered in 1976, became an icon of the supercomputer age. Cray died in an automobile accident in 1996 and the company was sold to Silicon Graphics. Unique production file. SC-USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)

639 "Dell Computer Corporation," "DE. 1987. Odd shares, Common Stock, blue border. ""Dell"" title as logo in light grey, but different from Dell: logo used today. Possibly an initial public offering issue design certificate. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. ABNC. XF." (Photo)

640 "Dell Computer Corporation," "DE. 1987. Specimen. Odd shares, Common Stock, blue border. ""Dell"" title as logo in black. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. Northern BNC. XF." (Photo)

641 "Dell Computer Corporation Institutional Investor Certificate," "DE. 1987. Specimen. 1) Institutional Accredited Investor Certificate. Odd shares, Common Stock, purple border. 2) Regulation S Certificate. Odd shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, purple border. Both are ""Rule 144A Certificates"". ""Dell"" title as logo in black. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. Regulation S securities are a form restricted securities that may only be sold to non-U.S. persons. Rare varieties. Nothern BNC. XF." (Photo)

642 "Dell Computer Corporation Rule 144A Certificates," "DE. 1987. Specimen. 1) Odd shares, Common Stock, red border. 2) Odd shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, green border. Both are ""Rule 144A Certificates"". ""Dell"" title as logo in black. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. Rare variety. Rule 144A applies to Qualified Institutional Buyer's such as insurance companies; investment companies and other companies that may purchase stocks privately from the company. Northern BNC. XF." (Photo)

643 "Digital Equipment Corporation," "MA. 1950-1960's. Specimen. Early certificate for this computer age legend. 100 shs. common stock, blue. Eagle. Archival production copy with notations for alterations of certificate. Facsimile signature of Ken Olson as president. Historic certificate of one of the computer age pioneers. Printout of history of company included. Company was acquired by Compaq Computer which was eventually acquired by HP. Only 2 found in archive. SCBNC. XF with archival notations." (Photo)

644 "Digital Equipment Corporation Unique Production File with Proofs and Correspondence," "MA. 1970. Production file for Common Stock. 100 shs, common stock, blue. Seated allegorical woman holding globe in front of very large old fashioned computer. Fascimile signature of Ken Olson as president. Lot also includes proofs of the text and left border panel and miscellaneous correspondence (5). Unique production file. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo)

645 "Hewlett-Packard Company Archival Certificate," "CA. 1960. Specimen. Another classic certificate from the early computer age. Odd shs. capital stock, blue. ""HP"" logo in circle. Archival production copy with notations for alterations of certificate. Facsimile signature of David Packard as president. Historic certificate of one of the computer age pioneers. Company eventually acquired Compaq Computer. Evidently a remainder used as a specimen with corrections noted on front and back of certificate. Unique in archive. Jeffries BNC. XF with archival notations." (Photo)

646 "Honeywell Inc. Production File with Proofs and Models," "DE. 1977. Production file. 3 different certificates and 2 different border proofs. All with seated allegorical woman with map. 1) Proof of entire certificates. Odd shs, blue. Printed on light brown paper. 2) Unique Approval Model of design with ""OK to Engrave"" stamped on back. 3)-5) Proof of Vignette, title and text without border and 2 different borders without vignette, title and text of odd shs, blue and Not > than 100,000 shs, green. Also includes 4 LDP's of vignette, title, text and corporate seal and miscellaneous production department correspondence. Honeywell traces its roots back to 1885, when an inventor named Albert Butz Patented the furance regulator and alarm. He formed the Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator Co., Minneapolis, in 1886 and a few weeks later invented a simple, yet ingenious device that he called the ""damper flapper"" which became the backbone of Honeywell. In 1904 a young engineer named Mark Honeywell, was perfecting the heat generator as part of his plumbing and heating business and later formed the Honeywell Heating Specialty Co, specializing in hot water heat generators. In 1955, a joint venture called Datamatic Corporation, was established with Raytheon Corp. that marked Honeywell's entry into the computer business. The company's first computer system, the D-1000, weighted 25 tons, took up 6,000 square feet and cost $1.5 million. Raytheon's interest in the computer venture was bought out in 1960 and the business name changed to Electronic Date Processing (EDP). In 1970, Honeywell merged its computer business with General Electric's to form Honeywell Information System, which performed well in mainframe markets. In 1986, Honeywell significantly enhanced its position in the aerospace industry with the purchase of Sperry Aerospace. Today, Honeywell is a multinatioal corporation that is not only a leading supplier to home, office and industrial control systems, but also a major defense contractor and an integral part of America's space exploration program. Honeywell products include turboprop engines, flight safety and landing systems, automation and controls, heating, ventilation, materials used in semiconductors, polymers for electronics, fibers, friction materials and consumer car products. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)

647 "Honeywell Inc. Production File with Proofs and Models," "DE. 1975. Production file. 5 different certificates and 3 different border proofs. All with seated allegorical man with atomic globe behind him. All with production department archival markings. 1)-3) Specimens, < than 100 shs, brown; 100 shs, green; > than 100 shs, purple. 4) Proof of entire certificates. Green border printed on light brown paper. 5)-8) Proof of Vignette, title and text without border. 3 different borders in green without vignette, title and text of < than 100 shs, 100 shs and > than 100 shs. Also includes miscellaneous production department correspondence. Honeywell is a multinational corporation that is not only a leading supplier of home, office and industrial control systems, but also a major defense contractor and an integral part of America's space exploration program. SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)

648 "International Business Machines Corp. ""IBM"" Registered Bonds," "NY. 1984. Specimen. 2 different Registered bonds. Both have winged helmet Mercury reaching for world map. 1) < than $1000, 7 7/8%, Orange. 2) Not More Than $1,000,000, 7 7/8% Purple. Both have margins for continous feed paper that have been folded under so that they appear as regular certificates. ABNC. XF." (Photo)

649 "International Business Machines Corp. (4) IBM," "NY. 1970-89. Specimen. 2 Capital Stock certificates. 1) < than 100 shs, light brown. 2) < than 100,000 shs, blue. 3) Not More than $1,000,000, registered bond, orange. 4) Not More than $1,000,000, registered bond, purple. Rare group of IBM securities. All have Mercury reaching toward map of the world. SC-USBC. XF." (Photo)

650 International Business Machines Coporation "NY. 1950-60's. Specimen. Specimen stock certificate. 100 shares. Vignette of ornate company logo flanked by allgeorical man and woman. Green border. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr as president. Production department notations on front. SBNC. VF." (Photo)

651 "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Model," "1959. Another classic certificate from the early computer age. Approval model or mockup of 100 shares, capital stock in green. ""IBM"" logo in circle flanked by allegorical man and woman. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. Unique model in archive. SCBNC. VF." (Photo)

652 "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Unique Production File with Proofs," "NY. 1970-74. 2 different certificates. Production file for Capital Stock, < 100 shs, light brown. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. 1). Specimen used as mockup with text and names pasted onto certificate. Vignette as described previously. 2). Proof on white paper. Capital Stock, no border. Same vignette as previous. Notations on front of proof ""Lots 5, 6, & 7 to engrave. OK to copy"". 3). Proofs on white paper of individual portions of the certificate, each with plate numbers. They include vignette, title, text, borders and other design elements that were utilized on this certificate (7 proofs). Each with plate numbers. 4). Miscellaneous production file correspondence (11 pieces). Unique production file from this historic computer pioneer. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo)

653 "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Production File with Specimen and Proofs," "NY. 1974. Proof, Specimen. 3 different certificates. Production file for Capital Stock. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. 1). < than 100 shs, light brown. Vignette as described previously. Specimen. 2). 100 shs, light green. Vignette as described previously. Specimen. 3). Proof on white paper of vignette, title and text, no border. Same vignette as previous. 4). Miscellaneous production file correspondence (4 pieces). Unique production file for this historic computer pioneer. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo)

654 "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Archival Certificate," "NY. 1960. Specimen. Another classic certificate from the early computer age. 100 shs, capital stock, blue. ""IBM"" logo in circle flanked by allegorical man and woman. Archival production copy with notations in red on certificate. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (C-T-R) was formed in 1910 by Charles Ranlett Flint and is the predecessor company to IBM. In 1912 , along with John Patterson, his former employer at National Cash Register, Thomas Watson, (Sr.) was convicted of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act on behalf of ""NCR"" to eliminate their competition. Watson never admitted any wrongdoing, and in 1915 the government dropped its case against NCR after the company became famous for its help during a catastrophic flood in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio. In 1914, Flint hired a new general manager for ""C-T-R"", Thomas Watson, (Sr.), who was already a well-known, if not notorious, figure in U.S. business. In 1915 he was made president of ""CTR"". In 1924, C-T-R's name was formally changed to International Business Machines Corporation. Historic certificate of one of the computer age pioneers. SBNC. XF with archival notations and light vertical fold." (Photo)

655 "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Certificate Assortment (4)," "NY. 1970-1980's. Specimen. 4 different certificates, 3 specimens and one proof. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. 1). Not More than $1,000,000, 9% NOte Due 1998, orange, Specimen. 2). Not More than $1,000,000, 10 1/2% Note Due 2015, purple. Specimen 3). < than 100,000 shs, capital stock, blue. Specimen. 3). Proof of vignette, title and text of capital stock, no border. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Proof. SC-USBNC, USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)

656 "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Proof Assortment," "NY. 1960's. Proof certificate of vignette, title and text without borders. Vignette is of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. There are 3 matching frames for the base proof without border. 1). Border of < than 100 shs, light brown. 2). Border of 100 shs, green. 3). Border of Odd shs, purple. All were printed on oversize white paper. The certificates have plate numbers labeled on the different parts of the stock for the engraving department to use in the final design. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Unique IBM stock certificate production material. SCBNC. Choice group, with vertical archival fold in middle." (Photo)

657 "International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Proof and Specimen Assortment," "NY. 1959. ""IBM"" logo in circle flanked by allegorical man and woman. Archival production proofs and specimens with notations including the plate number for each section of the certificates. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. 1). Proof certificate of vignette, title and text without borders. There are 3 matching frames for this base proof without border. 2) Border of < than 100 shs, brown. 3). Border of 100 shs, green. 4). Border of Odd shs, blue. All were printed on white paper. The plate numbers are noted on the different sections of the certificates that represent individual plates that will be used to engrave the entire certificate. 5). Specimen of 100 share certificate with red overprint ""This certificate represents shares of the par value of $5 each"". Changes, corrections and alterations requested are noted on the certificate. Printed by SBNC. Probably prepared in the mid 1950's. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Unique IBM stock certificate production material. SCBNC SBNC. Choice group, with vertical archival fold in middle." (Photo)

658 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Proof Trio "NY. 1960's. Proof. 3 different proof certificates. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. All 3 are matching purple and printed on light brown paper. Unique in archive. 1). < than 100 shs. 2). 100 shs. 3). Odd shs. All were printed on oversize paper and have wedges cut from the sides for aligning the printing plate for the multiple colors used (purple and black). International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. SCBNC. Choice group, with vertical archival fold in middle." (Photo)

659 "International Business Machines Corporation Proof," "NY. 1950-1960's. Proof. Stock certificate proof. 100 shares. Vignette of company logo flanked by allegorical figures with globe. Green border. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. Unique proof in archive. SCBN. XF." (Photo)

660 "Mixed Computing-Related Proof Stocks (4)," "DE. 1960-1980's. All are odd shares. All printed on white paper. 1) Comdisco, Inc., vignette of allegorical woman in front of abacus and giant keyboard and computer tape, blue border. 2) National Data Corporation, vignette same as Comdisco, blue border. 3) Automatic Data Processing, Inc., vignette of officer workers with reel of computer tape, blue border. 4) Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., vignette logo and vignette of Statue of Liberty with cityscape and mountains behind, blue border. All either unique or 2 found in archive. Early Tech and computer related certificates. ABNC. XF." (Photo)

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631		"Enron NGL Partners, L.P." "TX. 1989. Model, Proof.""1). Unique model or mockup of Certificate for Preference Units of unissued certificate. Dated 10-23-89 and 11-7-89. Green border and under tint. Vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. Possibly the only example that exists of this certificate. SC-USBNC printer. 2). 2/3 of stock certificate with left border end panel removed. Same vignette as previous. Specimen with pin punch specimen and ì9-26-89î date. Facsimile signature of Hoglund as COB. 3). 2 page FAX from American Bank Note Company Dallas office dated 7-21-1992. Comments are as follows: ì Ref: Enron NGL Partners, L.P. Pat-In 1989 a model was done for Warren Pond under job # B20008-A. The ctfs. were never printed and the order was closed out. Now they are ready to do a similar issue, and Mike wanted to see if we could locate this model and use it for the new job. Please advise, Thanks, Johnî The second page of the FAX has a copy of the previous model. 4. Four pages taped and stapled together. a). The first item is a proof vignette of the oil or gas worker except there is a blank space where he is sitting that evidently had another title or small vignette that was replaced with a concrete looking bench. Plate # 19244 and printed on white paper. b). Abeyance Order for Job Number B 20008. Dated 10-18-89. Description: 1 ñ Prepare Model and Stats. UNL Units CTF for preference Unit. c). A large legal size sheet with ìExhibit Bî and titled ìEnron NGL Partners, L.P. on top that evidently was from a partnership agreement for this transaction that evidently did not go through in this original form in 1989. Unique in archive."" SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)
632		Enron Oil & Gas Company "TX. 1987. Model, Proof. ""1). Unique dated approval model for stock certificate for Odd Shares of Common Stock. Dated 9-3-87; 10-26-87; 8-30-89; and 9-7-89 on upper left margin. Green border and undertint. Vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. Facsimile signature of Hoglund as COB and Menchace as VP and Secretary. Back has red box with ìOK to Engraveî and dated 10-26-87. Evidently the later dates were when the model was taken out and used for other designs, but evidently not altered. SC-USBNC printer. 2). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on yellow paper with green panel on left. A red square has been drawn in with pen where the name of the stock purchaser would go. No signatures are on certificate. One light vertical fold from archival storage. Unique proof in archive. 3). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with green panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Unique proof in archive. 4). Specimen certificate for ìEnron Corp.î with changes written in pen that describes changes for new certificate for ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî. Light blue end panel on left. Upper left has written ìFor model & stats, form B7494 and dated 8-26-87î. Kenneth Layís signature is crossed out and Chairman of the Board is crossed out and President is written in instead. ìEnron Corpî logo on base of vignette is also crossed out. The certificate is pin punch cancelled and dated ì5-28-87î on bottom. Unique production specimen in archive. 5). Additional production material from file. a). Mockup model for corporate seal of ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî. It is 4 inches in diameter. It has written the order number B7494 on upper left and also has measurements describing the final dimension of 1 23/32 inches in diameter. Unique in archive. b). Enron vignette without Enron Corp. on it, but now blank. Plate # 19343. c). Enron Oil & Gas Company title that was used on certificate. Plate # 19344. d). Enron oil & Gas Company metal plate of corporate seal with plastic positive of corporate seal. Both have plate # B 7494 and the company name written on back for identification. Unique in archive. e). Negative and positive photo-proofs on film of corporate seal. This was used in the process of manufacturing the plate of the corporate seal. Unique. f). ìProof Requestî dated 8-26-87 for proofs of face and requests to ìEngrave for 7 Prepare Electrolytic Plateî. g). ìPlant Orderî dated 9-11-89. This was an order for 15,000 stock certificates for ìUNL SHS Common Stock Ctfs, Color SC 3 DK.Greenî. Wanted for delivery Sept 29th or sooner. h). 3 embossed ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî corporate seals on piece of 8 by 10 inch paper dated 9/1/87. Used for guide for printed and engraved corporate seals. i). Hoglundís signature in ink or a photocopy dated 10-21-87 for use on Temp. certificate. j). 8 different Enron certificate photo-copies used for corrections of newer certificates. All have archival production notations for changes desired in updated certificates. k). Additional production correspondence including original folder file came it (4 items). Unique Archival production file."" SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)
633		Enron Corp. "TX. 1986. Model, Proof, Specimen. ""1). Unique Dated approval model for stock certificate for Odd Shares of Common Stock. Dated 5-13-86 and 5-22-86 on upper left margin. Light blue border and under tint. Original artwork and mockup vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. The oil tanks and part of the foreground have been painted in by hand as well as numerous pieces glued together to form the vignette. Facsimile signature of Kenneth Lay as COB and Menchace as Corporate Secretary. Top has red box with ìOK to Engraveî and dated 6-2-(86). There is an additional artwork in pen and ink or it could be a photo copy of the original artwork that the vignette was modeled on. It has come loose from where it was glued, but it is protected by sealed plastic and appears to be in VF condition. The certificate is mounted on white card and inserted into grey folder. SC-USBNC printer. 2). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on yellow paper with light blue panel on left. A red square has been drawn in with pen where the name of the stock purchaser would go. No signatures are on certificate. Vignette has blank box where Enron Corp. will be placed. One light vertical fold from archival storage. Unique proof in archive. 3). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with light blue panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Minor correction markings on front and ink notations or approval on lower right. Unique proof in archive. 4). Specimen of InterNorth, Inc., $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock certificate, ìNot More Than 100,000 Sharesî in red used as model for new ìEnron Corp.î certificate. Numerous corrections and changes are written in ink. Dated 5/6/(86) with new order # BN 63145 written on top for Enron certificates. Unique archival production transition specimen. 5). Specimen of InterNorth, Inc., Common Stock certificate, ìNot More Than 100,000 Sharesî in blue with red overprint ìName Changed To Enron Corp.î. Unique archival transition specimen. Specimen is pin punch cancelled and dated ì02-13-81î which is earlier than the 1984-1985 merger that formed Enron Corp. so I assume this is a production proof for the overprint that would be used on the remainder of the issued certificates if necessary. 6). Specimen of Houston Natural Gas Corporation, Common Stock certificate, ìOdd Sharesî in blue. Specimen is pin punch cancelled and dated ì04-06-85î. Facsimile signature of Kenneth Lay as COB. 7). Additional production material from file. a). Mockup model for corporate seal of ìEnron Corpî. It is 4 inches in diameter. It has written the order number ìBN63145 - Positive and negative for Dycrilî on upper left and also has measurements describing the final dimension of engraved seal of 1 23/32 inches in diameter. Unique in archive. b). Enron vignette without Enron Corp. on it, but now blank. Plate # 19244. c). Enron Corp. metal plate of corporate seal Back has # BN 63145 and the company name written on back for identification. Unique in archive. d). Negative and positive photo-proofs on film of corporate seal stapled together. This was used in the process of manufacturing the plate of the corporate seal. Unique.e). 2 embossed ìEnron Oil & Gas Companyî corporate seals on piece of 5 by 8 inch paper dated 5/12/86. Used for guide for printed and engraved corporate seals. f). Photocopy of Enron Corp. model (dated 5-13-86) with each design elements plate and die numbers used in the production of the certificate. There are 6 different dies and plates used for the Enron vignette of the oil worker alone. All marked in red ink. This served as a guide to the production department in the engraving of the certificate. Unique. g). ìPlant Orderî dated 9-11-89. This was an order for 15,000 stock certificates for ìUNL SHS Common Stock Ctfs, Color SC 3 DK.Greenî. Wanted for delivery Sept 29th or sooner. h). ìPlant orderî for ìEnron Corp. (Formerly Internorth Inc.) dated 11/11/86 requesting 10,000 certificates, models and proofs for a UNL SHS Common Stk ctfs in lt blue; 2,000 certificates; and 88,000 certificates which were all the same but would have different serial numbers. i). Additional production correspondence including original folder file it was stored in. (5 items). "" SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)
634		Enron Corp. Preferred Stock. "TX. 1986. Model, Proof, Specimen ""1). Unique Dated approval model for stock certificate for $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock certificate, ìOdd Sharesî. Dated 8-14-86. Blue border and undertint. Vignette of oil or gas worker with globe on left and pipes, tanks and oil wells on right. Facsimile signature of Kenneth Lay as COB and Menchace as Corporate Secretary. Top has red box with ìOK to Engraveî and dated 10/12/86. The certificate is mounted on white card and inserted into grey folder. SC-USBNC printer. 2). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on light brown paper with light red panel on left. A red square has been drawn in with pen where the name of the stock purchaser would go and ìPreferredî written in middle of this area. No signatures are on certificate. Vignette has blank box where Enron Corp. will be placed. One light vertical fold from archival storage and staple holes on right margin. Unique proof in archive. 3). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with light blue panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Minor correction markings on front and ink notations or approval on lower right. Unique proof in archive. 4). Proof of the previous stock certificate model printed on white paper with red panel on left. No signatures are on certificate. Notations or approval on lower right. Foxing on certificate. Unique proof in archive. 5) and 6). Specimens of InterNorth, Inc., $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock certificates, ìNot More Than 100,000 Sharesî in red and also in light brown, both with red overprint ìName Changed To Enron Corp.î. A few corrections and changes are written in red ink. Unique archival production transition specimen. 7). Additional production material from file. a). Photocopy of Enron Corp. models (dated 8-14-86). b). ìPlant Orderî dated 8-12-86. This was an order for 2,500 stock certificates for ìBlue, Unl shs $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Stock. Stock Ctfs, SC 153 Maroonî and order for 2,500 stock certificates for ìBlue, Unl shs $10.50 Cumulative Second Preferred Convertible Stock. Stock Ctfs, SC 21 Ochreî. Wanted for delivery Oct.1st, 1986. c). ìProof Requestî dated 8-12-86 for proofs of faceî. i). Also includes original file folder it came in. Unique production file from this notorious company."" SC-USBNC." (Photo)

635		"Compaq Computer Corporation Unique Production File with Models, Proofs and Correspondence," "DE. 1985. Production file for $ odd, 9 1/4% Convertible Debenture Due 2005, purple. Seated allegorical man with globe. Facsimile signature of Rod Canion as president. 1). Approval model in grey folder stamped ""To Engrave"". 2). Proof on white paper of same certificate without specific bond details. 3). Miscellaneous correspondence. (4 pieces). Compaq Computer Corporation was founded in February 1982 by Rod Canion, Jim Harris and Bill Murto, three senior managers who left Texas Instruments and invested $1,000 each to form their own company. In December 1985 securities of the company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. This certificate model is dated 12-12-85. In 1986, it joins the Fortune 500 faster than any company in history. In 1989, Compaq introduces the first Compaq notebook PC, the Compaq LTE. In 2000, Hewlett-Packard Corporation and Compaq announce plans to merge, creating $87 billion global technology leader. Amazing company. Unique production file. SC-USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)
636		"Computer Devices, Inc. Early Computer Manufacturer," "MA. 1960-1970's. Specimen. Odd shs. Common stock, green border. Photograph of early computer. Rare certificate. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)
637		"Computer Sciences Corporation Unique Production File with Models, Proofs and Specimens," "NV. 1989. 3 different certificates. Production file for Common Stock with odd shs, blue. 1). Proof on yellow paper of odd shs, Common stock, blue. Vignette of seated allegorical man with globe. Very rare in this form. Printed by SCBNC. 2). Proof on white paper of same certificate with color separations. Vignette, title and text proof on white paper without border and matching blue border without text, vignette and title. Very rare in this form. Printed by SCBNC. 3). Specimen of a different design certificate used as a mockup-model with pieces cut out and others added with allegorical female seated on left. Printed by Jeffries BNC. 4) Specimen of Marion Laboratories stock certificate. This company has no relation to CSC other than the same type of vignette. Evidently used as a sample for the vignettes. 5). Miscellaneous correspondence and production material. (7 pieces). In April 1959 Roy Nutt and Fletcher Jones pooled $100 to start a company that they named Computer Sciences Corporation. By 1963, CSC was the largest software company with revenues close to $4 million. In the early 1970's, CSC created an innovative computer time-sharing network in association with the Department of Defense called Infonet. Unique production file from this historic computer age pioneer. SC-USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)
638		"Cray Research Corporation Unique Production File with Models and Proofs," "DE. 1986. Production file for Registered $ odd, 6 1/8% Convertible Debenture Due 2011, blue. Seated allegorical woman with 2 globes. 1). Approval model in grey folder stamped ""To Engrave"". 2). Specimen of same type of registered bond without vignette marked with changes. 3). Miscellaneous correspondence (2 pieces). In 1972 Seymour Cray founded Cray Research. His first computer, the Cray-1 delivered in 1976, became an icon of the supercomputer age. Cray died in an automobile accident in 1996 and the company was sold to Silicon Graphics. Unique production file. SC-USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)
639		"Dell Computer Corporation," "DE. 1987. Odd shares, Common Stock, blue border. ""Dell"" title as logo in light grey, but different from Dell: logo used today. Possibly an initial public offering issue design certificate. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. ABNC. XF." (Photo)
640		"Dell Computer Corporation," "DE. 1987. Specimen. Odd shares, Common Stock, blue border. ""Dell"" title as logo in black. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. Northern BNC. XF." (Photo)
641		"Dell Computer Corporation Institutional Investor Certificate," "DE. 1987. Specimen. 1) Institutional Accredited Investor Certificate. Odd shares, Common Stock, purple border. 2) Regulation S Certificate. Odd shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, purple border. Both are ""Rule 144A Certificates"". ""Dell"" title as logo in black. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. Regulation S securities are a form restricted securities that may only be sold to non-U.S. persons. Rare varieties. Nothern BNC. XF." (Photo)
642		"Dell Computer Corporation Rule 144A Certificates," "DE. 1987. Specimen. 1) Odd shares, Common Stock, red border. 2) Odd shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, green border. Both are ""Rule 144A Certificates"". ""Dell"" title as logo in black. Facsimile signature of Michael Dell. Rare variety. Rule 144A applies to Qualified Institutional Buyer's such as insurance companies; investment companies and other companies that may purchase stocks privately from the company. Northern BNC. XF." (Photo)
643		"Digital Equipment Corporation," "MA. 1950-1960's. Specimen. Early certificate for this computer age legend. 100 shs. common stock, blue. Eagle. Archival production copy with notations for alterations of certificate. Facsimile signature of Ken Olson as president. Historic certificate of one of the computer age pioneers. Printout of history of company included. Company was acquired by Compaq Computer which was eventually acquired by HP. Only 2 found in archive. SCBNC. XF with archival notations." (Photo)
644		"Digital Equipment Corporation Unique Production File with Proofs and Correspondence," "MA. 1970. Production file for Common Stock. 100 shs, common stock, blue. Seated allegorical woman holding globe in front of very large old fashioned computer. Fascimile signature of Ken Olson as president. Lot also includes proofs of the text and left border panel and miscellaneous correspondence (5). Unique production file. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo)
645		"Hewlett-Packard Company Archival Certificate," "CA. 1960. Specimen. Another classic certificate from the early computer age. Odd shs. capital stock, blue. ""HP"" logo in circle. Archival production copy with notations for alterations of certificate. Facsimile signature of David Packard as president. Historic certificate of one of the computer age pioneers. Company eventually acquired Compaq Computer. Evidently a remainder used as a specimen with corrections noted on front and back of certificate. Unique in archive. Jeffries BNC. XF with archival notations." (Photo)
646		"Honeywell Inc. Production File with Proofs and Models," "DE. 1977. Production file. 3 different certificates and 2 different border proofs. All with seated allegorical woman with map. 1) Proof of entire certificates. Odd shs, blue. Printed on light brown paper. 2) Unique Approval Model of design with ""OK to Engrave"" stamped on back. 3)-5) Proof of Vignette, title and text without border and 2 different borders without vignette, title and text of odd shs, blue and Not > than 100,000 shs, green. Also includes 4 LDP's of vignette, title, text and corporate seal and miscellaneous production department correspondence. Honeywell traces its roots back to 1885, when an inventor named Albert Butz Patented the furance regulator and alarm. He formed the Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator Co., Minneapolis, in 1886 and a few weeks later invented a simple, yet ingenious device that he called the ""damper flapper"" which became the backbone of Honeywell. In 1904 a young engineer named Mark Honeywell, was perfecting the heat generator as part of his plumbing and heating business and later formed the Honeywell Heating Specialty Co, specializing in hot water heat generators. In 1955, a joint venture called Datamatic Corporation, was established with Raytheon Corp. that marked Honeywell's entry into the computer business. The company's first computer system, the D-1000, weighted 25 tons, took up 6,000 square feet and cost $1.5 million. Raytheon's interest in the computer venture was bought out in 1960 and the business name changed to Electronic Date Processing (EDP). In 1970, Honeywell merged its computer business with General Electric's to form Honeywell Information System, which performed well in mainframe markets. In 1986, Honeywell significantly enhanced its position in the aerospace industry with the purchase of Sperry Aerospace. Today, Honeywell is a multinatioal corporation that is not only a leading supplier to home, office and industrial control systems, but also a major defense contractor and an integral part of America's space exploration program. Honeywell products include turboprop engines, flight safety and landing systems, automation and controls, heating, ventilation, materials used in semiconductors, polymers for electronics, fibers, friction materials and consumer car products. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)
647		"Honeywell Inc. Production File with Proofs and Models," "DE. 1975. Production file. 5 different certificates and 3 different border proofs. All with seated allegorical man with atomic globe behind him. All with production department archival markings. 1)-3) Specimens, < than 100 shs, brown; 100 shs, green; > than 100 shs, purple. 4) Proof of entire certificates. Green border printed on light brown paper. 5)-8) Proof of Vignette, title and text without border. 3 different borders in green without vignette, title and text of < than 100 shs, 100 shs and > than 100 shs. Also includes miscellaneous production department correspondence. Honeywell is a multinational corporation that is not only a leading supplier of home, office and industrial control systems, but also a major defense contractor and an integral part of America's space exploration program. SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)
648		"International Business Machines Corp. ""IBM"" Registered Bonds," "NY. 1984. Specimen. 2 different Registered bonds. Both have winged helmet Mercury reaching for world map. 1) < than $1000, 7 7/8%, Orange. 2) Not More Than $1,000,000, 7 7/8% Purple. Both have margins for continous feed paper that have been folded under so that they appear as regular certificates. ABNC. XF." (Photo)
649		"International Business Machines Corp. (4) IBM," "NY. 1970-89. Specimen. 2 Capital Stock certificates. 1) < than 100 shs, light brown. 2) < than 100,000 shs, blue. 3) Not More than $1,000,000, registered bond, orange. 4) Not More than $1,000,000, registered bond, purple. Rare group of IBM securities. All have Mercury reaching toward map of the world. SC-USBC. XF." (Photo)
650		International Business Machines Coporation "NY. 1950-60's. Specimen. Specimen stock certificate. 100 shares. Vignette of ornate company logo flanked by allgeorical man and woman. Green border. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr as president. Production department notations on front. SBNC. VF." (Photo)
651		"International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Model," "1959. Another classic certificate from the early computer age. Approval model or mockup of 100 shares, capital stock in green. ""IBM"" logo in circle flanked by allegorical man and woman. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. Unique model in archive. SCBNC. VF." (Photo)
652		"International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Unique Production File with Proofs," "NY. 1970-74. 2 different certificates. Production file for Capital Stock, < 100 shs, light brown. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. 1). Specimen used as mockup with text and names pasted onto certificate. Vignette as described previously. 2). Proof on white paper. Capital Stock, no border. Same vignette as previous. Notations on front of proof ""Lots 5, 6, & 7 to engrave. OK to copy"". 3). Proofs on white paper of individual portions of the certificate, each with plate numbers. They include vignette, title, text, borders and other design elements that were utilized on this certificate (7 proofs). Each with plate numbers. 4). Miscellaneous production file correspondence (11 pieces). Unique production file from this historic computer pioneer. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo)
653		"International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Production File with Specimen and Proofs," "NY. 1974. Proof, Specimen. 3 different certificates. Production file for Capital Stock. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. 1). < than 100 shs, light brown. Vignette as described previously. Specimen. 2). 100 shs, light green. Vignette as described previously. Specimen. 3). Proof on white paper of vignette, title and text, no border. Same vignette as previous. 4). Miscellaneous production file correspondence (4 pieces). Unique production file for this historic computer pioneer. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo)
654		"International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Archival Certificate," "NY. 1960. Specimen. Another classic certificate from the early computer age. 100 shs, capital stock, blue. ""IBM"" logo in circle flanked by allegorical man and woman. Archival production copy with notations in red on certificate. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (C-T-R) was formed in 1910 by Charles Ranlett Flint and is the predecessor company to IBM. In 1912 , along with John Patterson, his former employer at National Cash Register, Thomas Watson, (Sr.) was convicted of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act on behalf of ""NCR"" to eliminate their competition. Watson never admitted any wrongdoing, and in 1915 the government dropped its case against NCR after the company became famous for its help during a catastrophic flood in its hometown of Dayton, Ohio. In 1914, Flint hired a new general manager for ""C-T-R"", Thomas Watson, (Sr.), who was already a well-known, if not notorious, figure in U.S. business. In 1915 he was made president of ""CTR"". In 1924, C-T-R's name was formally changed to International Business Machines Corporation. Historic certificate of one of the computer age pioneers. SBNC. XF with archival notations and light vertical fold." (Photo)
655		"International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Certificate Assortment (4)," "NY. 1970-1980's. Specimen. 4 different certificates, 3 specimens and one proof. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. 1). Not More than $1,000,000, 9% NOte Due 1998, orange, Specimen. 2). Not More than $1,000,000, 10 1/2% Note Due 2015, purple. Specimen 3). < than 100,000 shs, capital stock, blue. Specimen. 3). Proof of vignette, title and text of capital stock, no border. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Proof. SC-USBNC, USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)
656		"International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Proof Assortment," "NY. 1960's. Proof certificate of vignette, title and text without borders. Vignette is of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. There are 3 matching frames for the base proof without border. 1). Border of < than 100 shs, light brown. 2). Border of 100 shs, green. 3). Border of Odd shs, purple. All were printed on oversize white paper. The certificates have plate numbers labeled on the different parts of the stock for the engraving department to use in the final design. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Unique IBM stock certificate production material. SCBNC. Choice group, with vertical archival fold in middle." (Photo)
657		"International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Proof and Specimen Assortment," "NY. 1959. ""IBM"" logo in circle flanked by allegorical man and woman. Archival production proofs and specimens with notations including the plate number for each section of the certificates. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. 1). Proof certificate of vignette, title and text without borders. There are 3 matching frames for this base proof without border. 2) Border of < than 100 shs, brown. 3). Border of 100 shs, green. 4). Border of Odd shs, blue. All were printed on white paper. The plate numbers are noted on the different sections of the certificates that represent individual plates that will be used to engrave the entire certificate. 5). Specimen of 100 share certificate with red overprint ""This certificate represents shares of the par value of $5 each"". Changes, corrections and alterations requested are noted on the certificate. Printed by SBNC. Probably prepared in the mid 1950's. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. Unique IBM stock certificate production material. SCBNC SBNC. Choice group, with vertical archival fold in middle." (Photo)
658		International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Unique Proof Trio "NY. 1960's. Proof. 3 different proof certificates. All with vignette of Mercury reaching toward map of the world with stars in background. All 3 are matching purple and printed on light brown paper. Unique in archive. 1). < than 100 shs. 2). 100 shs. 3). Odd shs. All were printed on oversize paper and have wedges cut from the sides for aligning the printing plate for the multiple colors used (purple and black). International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is the largest computer maker in the world. SCBNC. Choice group, with vertical archival fold in middle." (Photo)
659		"International Business Machines Corporation Proof," "NY. 1950-1960's. Proof. Stock certificate proof. 100 shares. Vignette of company logo flanked by allegorical figures with globe. Green border. Facsimile signature of Thomas Watson, Jr. as president. Unique proof in archive. SCBN. XF." (Photo)
660		"Mixed Computing-Related Proof Stocks (4)," "DE. 1960-1980's. All are odd shares. All printed on white paper. 1) Comdisco, Inc., vignette of allegorical woman in front of abacus and giant keyboard and computer tape, blue border. 2) National Data Corporation, vignette same as Comdisco, blue border. 3) Automatic Data Processing, Inc., vignette of officer workers with reel of computer tape, blue border. 4) Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., vignette logo and vignette of Statue of Liberty with cityscape and mountains behind, blue border. All either unique or 2 found in archive. Early Tech and computer related certificates. ABNC. XF." (Photo)