Sale 2969: American Bank Note Company Archives

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U.S. and Worldwide Stock and Bond Certificates (continued)

841 Another Pennsylvania Banking Group "PA. Specimen. 4 different bank specimens. 1). Bradford National Bank. Bradford, PA. Odd shs, blue. PA state seal. Charter #2428. 2). The Conestoga National Bank. Lancaster, PA. Odd shs, green. Conestoga covered wagon. Charter #3987. 3). The First National Bank of Lebanon. Lebanon, PA. Odd shs, green. Eagle. Charter #240 3). Warren National Bank. Warren, PA. Odd shs, green. Eagle. Charter #4879. Another scarce Pennsylvania banking group. WBNC, ABNC, EAWBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400

842 Pennsylvania National Bank Group "PA. 1900-1930. Specimen. 4 different bank specimens. 1). The York National Bank and Trust Company. York, PA. < than 100 shs, orange. Charter #604. Old bank building. 2). The Second National Bank of Nazareth. Nazareth, PA. Odd shs, brown, Eagle. Charter #5686. 13 Large and 3 small notes are known on this bank. 3). The First National Bank of Reading, Penna. Odd shs, brown. No vignette. Charter #125. 12 large and no small size notes are known from this bank. 4). Montgomery National Bank of Norristown. Odd shs, olive green. PA state coat of arms. Charter #1148. All scarce national bank stocks. FL-ABNC, ABNC, SBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400

843 "Mixed Pennsylvania Bank Stock Specimen Group (4)," "PA. 1910-1930. 1) Chester-Cambridge Bank and Trust Company. Odd shares. Vignette of shield flanked by rearing horses, with eagle. Black border. 2) Counties Title and Trust Company. Ardmore, PA. Odd shares. Green border. Vignette of bank building. 3)-4) Continental-Equitable Title and Trust Company. Philadelphia, PA. Vignette of shield flanked by rearing horses, with eagle. 100 shares with brown border, < 100 shares with green border with small tear on upper right. SBNC. VF-XF." (Photo) 200-400

844 "The First National Bank of Conshohocken," "Conshohocken, PA. 19- (ca. 1900-1920's). Specimen. < than 100 shs. Workers in Steel mill ""The Iron Clad Burough"". Charter # 2078. Chartered 1873. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300

845 The Easton National Bank "Easton, PA. 1900-1960's. Specimen. 2 different certificates. 1) The Easton National Bank. Common capital stock, black. Vignette of eagle in middle, standing liberty on left and 3 men on right. This is an early 1860's style engraved certificate redone as litho. This bank was chartered in 1865 original series. 19 large and 31 small notes are known on bank. 2) Easton National Bank and Trust Co. Common capital stock, blue. No vignette. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300

846 "First National Bank of Minersville ""FNBM Financial Corp.""," "Minersville, PA. 1940-1960's. Specimen. 2 different certificates. Both with eagle vignettes and odd shares. Orange border and green border versions. Located in Minersville, PA. Charter #423. Chartered in 1864 as a national bank. 4 small national bank notes are known from this bank. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300

847 "Columbia Avenue Trust Company Stock Specimen," "Philadelphia, PA. 1900-1920. Specimen stock, <100 shares. Green border. Vignette with allegorical women flanking shield with sailing ship and scales. Vignette of head of Columbia in profile. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250

848 Commercial National Bank and Trust Company of Philadelphia. "Philadelphia, PA. 19--(ca. 1900-1920). Specimen. < than 100 shs, capital stock, brown. Vignette of colonial Americans meeting with Native Americans. SBNC. VF." (Photo) 125-250

849 "Corn Exchange National Bank and Trust Company," "Philadelphia, PA. 19- (ca. 1900's). Specimen. 100 shs, green. Ear of corn vignette. Charter # 542. 2nd title National Bank. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300

850 "Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank Production File and Model," "Philadelphia, PA. 1951. Model. 1) 100 shs, Capital Stock, green. Vignette of allegorical woman flanked by corn and bank building. Unique mockup or model in archive. 2) Miscellaneous production material and correspondence (3 items). SBNC. Choice." (Photo) 250-500

851 Pennsylvania Banking Pair "Philadelphia, PA. 1932. Specimen. 2 different certificates. 1) City National Bank of Philadelphia, common stock, blue. Vignette of PA state shield. Charter # 13180. Chartered 1928. 2) The First Pennsylvania Banking and Trust Company. 100 shs, blue. Bank building. SBNC and SCBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300

852 "Philadelphia National Bank Stocks," "Philadelphia, PA. 1910-1980's. Specimen. 2 different certificates. 1) Commercial National Bank and Trust Co. of Philadelphia. 100 shs, orange border. William Penn and Native Americans. 2) Provident National Bank. Odd shs, blue border. Farmer sowing seeds. SCBNC, SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250

853 "Southwark National Bank (of Philadelphia)," "Philadelphia, PA. 19- (ca. 1900's). Specimen. Odd shs. Capital Stock. Black. Vignette of patriotic eagle in middle on shield, seated woman with 2 children on left and place for revenue stamp on right. Evidently an earlier engraved stock certificate from the 1850 to 1860's probably originally printed by ABN or NBN. The plate was evidently altered and reused for a later printing of the stock by SBNC. Rare in any form. Bank was Charter # 560 with 25 large size banknotes known on bank. Embossed seal ""Security Bank Note Co. Philadelphia, Specimen"" on lower left. Unique in archive. SBNC. VG." (Photo) 250-500

854 "The Farmers & Mechanics National Bank," "Philadelphia, PA. 1900's. Specimen. Odd shs. Capital Stock. Black. Vignette of blacksmith with horses. Evidently an earlier engraved stock certificate from the 1860's probably originally printed by ABN or NBN. The plate was reused with some minor alterations for a later printing of the stock by SBNC. Rare in any form. Bank was Charter # 538 with 62 large size notes known on bank. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300

855 "The Philadelphia National Bank," "Philadelphia, PA. 1920-30. Specimen. < than 100 shs, capital stock, purple. Independence Hall flanked by 2 allegorical men. Charter # 539. Chartered 1864. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 125-250

856 "Union National Bank of Pittsburgh Stock Specimens (3)," PA. 1960-1980's. Vignette portrait of bearded man. 1) 100 shares with green border. 2) < 100 shares with orange border. 3) Odd shares with purple border. National Bank Charter #705. Bank chartered in 1865. 34 large size and 73 small size national bank notes are known from this bank. SCBNC. XF. (Photo) 150-300

857 "Virgin Islands National Bank," "St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 1930-50's. Specimen. Odd shs, common capital stock, blue. Eagle. Rare National Bank. SCBNC. XF." (Photo) 100-200

858 American Express Credit Corporation Bond Group "DE. 1983-1987. Specimen. 7 different registered bonds. All have trademark vignette of helmeted Roman soldier in oval. Various dates, percentages, colors and bond types. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400

859 "Cash America Investments, Inc. Unique Production File With Models and Proofs," "TX. 1990. Production file for Common Stock with models, proofs and correspondence. Certificate has vignette of standing allegorical woman holding torch with world globe behind her and small stock certificates on her left and at her feet. 1) Odd shs, common stock, green. Approval model or mockup proof of final proposed design mounted on white card in grey folder. Unique in archive. 2) Odd shs, Common Stock, blue. Proof certificate printed on white paper. 4) Miscellaneous production and design correspondence relating to this stock certificate (5 items). Incorported in 1984 as Cash America Investments, Inc. In 1987, Cash America becames the first pawnshop company to go public, raising $14.5 million in its initial public offering in five million shares. Unique archival production file. ABNC. VG-XF." (Photo) 150-300

860 "Hawaii, Puerto Rico. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Specimen." "1930-1950's. Specimen. Specimen certificate for the ""Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C."" Patriotic eagle on top left. Text states ""Located at i..in the Island of.. including its branches, is an insured bank under the permanent plan for the insurance of deposits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation with maximum insurance of $5,000 for each depositor, as provided by Act of Congress that."" The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is a United States government corporation created by the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933. Due to the vast number of bank failures in the Great Depression, the United States Congress was spurred into creating an institution which would guarantee banks and protect depositors. What makes this more interesting is the reference to ""the Island of."" This is possibly either a Hawaiian or Puerto Rico related Federal Banking certificate. Red specimen overprint and POC. Unique in archive. XF." (Photo) 350-700

861 "Philadelphia Investment Certificate Group (4)," "Philadelphia, PA. 1920-1960's. Proof. 4 different certificates. 1) Philadelphia Metropolitan Investment Corp. Eagle, blue border. (1965) 2) Philadelphia Investment Association. No vignette, green border. (ca. 1920-1930's) 3)-4) Philadelphia General Investing Co. No vignette, green border, preferred and brown border, common. (192-). SBNC. SCBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300

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862 "Clifton Heights Fire Protective Association No.1 Membership Certificate," "19-(ca.1900-1910). Certificates. Specimen certificate. Attractive 11 by 15.5 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes of eagle with spread wings, state arms and 2 different firemen vignettes. VF cnodition. ABNC." (Photo) 125-250

863 "Philadelphia, PA. Girard Mark Lodge of the Grand Holy Royal Chapter of PA Membership Certificate," "18-(ca.1860-1880's). Certificates. Specimen certificate. Ornate 15.5 by 17.5 inch certificate with multiple vignettes and ornate borders. Punch cancelled and stamped ""Cancelled"" in red. Vignettes of draftsman; stone carver; designer; men chopping wood and women with baby. Some miniscule toning or spotting, but otherwise in VF+ condition. Evidently a Masonic related certificate. 2 found in archive. ABNC." (Photo) 350-700

864 "Jeffries Banknote Co. Stock Certificate Exhibition Piece," "1950-1960's. Stocks, Bonds. 3 different Crown Zellerbach Corporation stock certificate specimens on right mounted on large format board with breakdown of individual design elements on left (a couple pieces fell off) showing how the sections of the lathe engraving are put together from a design standpoint. Some light toning, but otherwise in find condition. Jeffries BNC." 200-400

865 "PA. Lehigh County Agricultural Society Certificate," 18-(ca.1860-1880's). Certificates. Attractive 15 by 18 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes are all agriculture related including men plowing with horses; woman and child with water bucket; men stacking hay; man drinking water from pitcher; child with bunnies and rabbit; large cows in middle and milkmaid and cows. Slight Soiling or toning but otherwise in VF condition. Impressive certificate ABNC. (Photo) 200-400

866 "Philadelphia, PA. Merchants Fund Life Membership Certificate," 1880-1890's. Certificates. Specimen certificate. Attractive 15 by 20 inch certificate. Punch cancelled. Multiple vignettes of steamship; locomotive; barges at dock and merchant goods on bottom. VF condition with light toning on edges and light water staining on lower right. ABNC. (Photo) 200-400

867 "Philadelphia, PA. National Export Exposition of 1899 Contribution Certificate," "1897. Certificates. Uncancelled proof or specimen certificate. Magnificent 15.75 by 19.25 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Top portion of certificate has 15 by 2 inch vignette that includes allegorical figures; cherubs; wild animals; men carrying trading goods and miscellaneous images. Additionally, there is a large central underprint of the exposition building in light green. Upper left corner has been soiled but otherwise in VF condition. Impressive rare certificate ABNC." (Photo) 400-800

868 "Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia Teaching Qualification Certificate," 18-(ca.1870-1890's). Certificates. Attractive 13 by 16.5 inch certificate with multiples vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes include teaching related allegorical figures and cherubs. Upper right corner has been bent but otherwise in VF condition. Impressive certificate ABNC. (Photo) 125-250

869 "Washington, D.C. Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Membership Certificate," "1880-1900's. Certificates. Specimen certificate. Ornate 19 by 24 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes of Washington crossing the Delaware; Washington's portrait; a battle scene with Revolutionary soldiers fighting the British; an eagle and the Capital. Some waterstaining on the top left corner and foxing, but otherwise in Fine condition. Impressive certificate ABNC." (Photo) 350-700

870 "Philadelphia, PA. The Franklin Insutitute Award Certificate," "1880-1900's. Certificates. Specimen certificate. Attractive 14.5 by 18.5 inch certificate. Punch cancelled with red ""Specimen"" overprints. Vignette of long ornate title with cherubs on left and right with 2 allegorical women and an allegorical man in middle and red profile of Franklin at bottom. ""The Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania, for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts, Acting Through its Committee on Science and the Arts, has Awarded the Edward Longstreth Medal of Merit"". VF condition with light toning on edges. ABNC." (Photo) 200-400

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841	Another Pennsylvania Banking Group "PA. Specimen. 4 different bank specimens. 1). Bradford National Bank. Bradford, PA. Odd shs, blue. PA state seal. Charter #2428. 2). The Conestoga National Bank. Lancaster, PA. Odd shs, green. Conestoga covered wagon. Charter #3987. 3). The First National Bank of Lebanon. Lebanon, PA. Odd shs, green. Eagle. Charter #240 3). Warren National Bank. Warren, PA. Odd shs, green. Eagle. Charter #4879. Another scarce Pennsylvania banking group. WBNC, ABNC, EAWBNC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
842	Pennsylvania National Bank Group "PA. 1900-1930. Specimen. 4 different bank specimens. 1). The York National Bank and Trust Company. York, PA. < than 100 shs, orange. Charter #604. Old bank building. 2). The Second National Bank of Nazareth. Nazareth, PA. Odd shs, brown, Eagle. Charter #5686. 13 Large and 3 small notes are known on this bank. 3). The First National Bank of Reading, Penna. Odd shs, brown. No vignette. Charter #125. 12 large and no small size notes are known from this bank. 4). Montgomery National Bank of Norristown. Odd shs, olive green. PA state coat of arms. Charter #1148. All scarce national bank stocks. FL-ABNC, ABNC, SBNC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
843	"Mixed Pennsylvania Bank Stock Specimen Group (4)," "PA. 1910-1930. 1) Chester-Cambridge Bank and Trust Company. Odd shares. Vignette of shield flanked by rearing horses, with eagle. Black border. 2) Counties Title and Trust Company. Ardmore, PA. Odd shares. Green border. Vignette of bank building. 3)-4) Continental-Equitable Title and Trust Company. Philadelphia, PA. Vignette of shield flanked by rearing horses, with eagle. 100 shares with brown border, < 100 shares with green border with small tear on upper right. SBNC. VF-XF." (Photo)	200-400
844	"The First National Bank of Conshohocken," "Conshohocken, PA. 19- (ca. 1900-1920's). Specimen. < than 100 shs. Workers in Steel mill ""The Iron Clad Burough"". Charter # 2078. Chartered 1873. SBNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
845	The Easton National Bank "Easton, PA. 1900-1960's. Specimen. 2 different certificates. 1) The Easton National Bank. Common capital stock, black. Vignette of eagle in middle, standing liberty on left and 3 men on right. This is an early 1860's style engraved certificate redone as litho. This bank was chartered in 1865 original series. 19 large and 31 small notes are known on bank. 2) Easton National Bank and Trust Co. Common capital stock, blue. No vignette. ABNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
846	"First National Bank of Minersville ""FNBM Financial Corp.""," "Minersville, PA. 1940-1960's. Specimen. 2 different certificates. Both with eagle vignettes and odd shares. Orange border and green border versions. Located in Minersville, PA. Charter #423. Chartered in 1864 as a national bank. 4 small national bank notes are known from this bank. ABNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
847	"Columbia Avenue Trust Company Stock Specimen," "Philadelphia, PA. 1900-1920. Specimen stock, <100 shares. Green border. Vignette with allegorical women flanking shield with sailing ship and scales. Vignette of head of Columbia in profile. SBNC. XF." (Photo)	125-250
848	Commercial National Bank and Trust Company of Philadelphia. "Philadelphia, PA. 19--(ca. 1900-1920). Specimen. < than 100 shs, capital stock, brown. Vignette of colonial Americans meeting with Native Americans. SBNC. VF." (Photo)	125-250
849	"Corn Exchange National Bank and Trust Company," "Philadelphia, PA. 19- (ca. 1900's). Specimen. 100 shs, green. Ear of corn vignette. Charter # 542. 2nd title National Bank. SBNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
850	"Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank Production File and Model," "Philadelphia, PA. 1951. Model. 1) 100 shs, Capital Stock, green. Vignette of allegorical woman flanked by corn and bank building. Unique mockup or model in archive. 2) Miscellaneous production material and correspondence (3 items). SBNC. Choice." (Photo)	250-500
851	Pennsylvania Banking Pair "Philadelphia, PA. 1932. Specimen. 2 different certificates. 1) City National Bank of Philadelphia, common stock, blue. Vignette of PA state shield. Charter # 13180. Chartered 1928. 2) The First Pennsylvania Banking and Trust Company. 100 shs, blue. Bank building. SBNC and SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
852	"Philadelphia National Bank Stocks," "Philadelphia, PA. 1910-1980's. Specimen. 2 different certificates. 1) Commercial National Bank and Trust Co. of Philadelphia. 100 shs, orange border. William Penn and Native Americans. 2) Provident National Bank. Odd shs, blue border. Farmer sowing seeds. SCBNC, SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)	125-250
853	"Southwark National Bank (of Philadelphia)," "Philadelphia, PA. 19- (ca. 1900's). Specimen. Odd shs. Capital Stock. Black. Vignette of patriotic eagle in middle on shield, seated woman with 2 children on left and place for revenue stamp on right. Evidently an earlier engraved stock certificate from the 1850 to 1860's probably originally printed by ABN or NBN. The plate was evidently altered and reused for a later printing of the stock by SBNC. Rare in any form. Bank was Charter # 560 with 25 large size banknotes known on bank. Embossed seal ""Security Bank Note Co. Philadelphia, Specimen"" on lower left. Unique in archive. SBNC. VG." (Photo)	250-500
854	"The Farmers & Mechanics National Bank," "Philadelphia, PA. 1900's. Specimen. Odd shs. Capital Stock. Black. Vignette of blacksmith with horses. Evidently an earlier engraved stock certificate from the 1860's probably originally printed by ABN or NBN. The plate was reused with some minor alterations for a later printing of the stock by SBNC. Rare in any form. Bank was Charter # 538 with 62 large size notes known on bank. SBNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
855	"The Philadelphia National Bank," "Philadelphia, PA. 1920-30. Specimen. < than 100 shs, capital stock, purple. Independence Hall flanked by 2 allegorical men. Charter # 539. Chartered 1864. ABNC. XF." (Photo)	125-250
856	"Union National Bank of Pittsburgh Stock Specimens (3)," PA. 1960-1980's. Vignette portrait of bearded man. 1) 100 shares with green border. 2) < 100 shares with orange border. 3) Odd shares with purple border. National Bank Charter #705. Bank chartered in 1865. 34 large size and 73 small size national bank notes are known from this bank. SCBNC. XF. (Photo)	150-300
857	"Virgin Islands National Bank," "St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 1930-50's. Specimen. Odd shs, common capital stock, blue. Eagle. Rare National Bank. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	100-200
858	American Express Credit Corporation Bond Group "DE. 1983-1987. Specimen. 7 different registered bonds. All have trademark vignette of helmeted Roman soldier in oval. Various dates, percentages, colors and bond types. ABNC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
859	"Cash America Investments, Inc. Unique Production File With Models and Proofs," "TX. 1990. Production file for Common Stock with models, proofs and correspondence. Certificate has vignette of standing allegorical woman holding torch with world globe behind her and small stock certificates on her left and at her feet. 1) Odd shs, common stock, green. Approval model or mockup proof of final proposed design mounted on white card in grey folder. Unique in archive. 2) Odd shs, Common Stock, blue. Proof certificate printed on white paper. 4) Miscellaneous production and design correspondence relating to this stock certificate (5 items). Incorported in 1984 as Cash America Investments, Inc. In 1987, Cash America becames the first pawnshop company to go public, raising $14.5 million in its initial public offering in five million shares. Unique archival production file. ABNC. VG-XF." (Photo)	150-300
860	"Hawaii, Puerto Rico. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC Specimen." "1930-1950's. Specimen. Specimen certificate for the ""Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, D.C."" Patriotic eagle on top left. Text states ""Located at i..in the Island of.. including its branches, is an insured bank under the permanent plan for the insurance of deposits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation with maximum insurance of $5,000 for each depositor, as provided by Act of Congress that."" The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is a United States government corporation created by the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933. Due to the vast number of bank failures in the Great Depression, the United States Congress was spurred into creating an institution which would guarantee banks and protect depositors. What makes this more interesting is the reference to ""the Island of."" This is possibly either a Hawaiian or Puerto Rico related Federal Banking certificate. Red specimen overprint and POC. Unique in archive. XF." (Photo)	350-700
861	"Philadelphia Investment Certificate Group (4)," "Philadelphia, PA. 1920-1960's. Proof. 4 different certificates. 1) Philadelphia Metropolitan Investment Corp. Eagle, blue border. (1965) 2) Philadelphia Investment Association. No vignette, green border. (ca. 1920-1930's) 3)-4) Philadelphia General Investing Co. No vignette, green border, preferred and brown border, common. (192-). SBNC. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300

862	"Clifton Heights Fire Protective Association No.1 Membership Certificate," "19-(ca.1900-1910). Certificates. Specimen certificate. Attractive 11 by 15.5 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes of eagle with spread wings, state arms and 2 different firemen vignettes. VF cnodition. ABNC." (Photo)	125-250
863	"Philadelphia, PA. Girard Mark Lodge of the Grand Holy Royal Chapter of PA Membership Certificate," "18-(ca.1860-1880's). Certificates. Specimen certificate. Ornate 15.5 by 17.5 inch certificate with multiple vignettes and ornate borders. Punch cancelled and stamped ""Cancelled"" in red. Vignettes of draftsman; stone carver; designer; men chopping wood and women with baby. Some miniscule toning or spotting, but otherwise in VF+ condition. Evidently a Masonic related certificate. 2 found in archive. ABNC." (Photo)	350-700
864	"Jeffries Banknote Co. Stock Certificate Exhibition Piece," "1950-1960's. Stocks, Bonds. 3 different Crown Zellerbach Corporation stock certificate specimens on right mounted on large format board with breakdown of individual design elements on left (a couple pieces fell off) showing how the sections of the lathe engraving are put together from a design standpoint. Some light toning, but otherwise in find condition. Jeffries BNC."	200-400
865	"PA. Lehigh County Agricultural Society Certificate," 18-(ca.1860-1880's). Certificates. Attractive 15 by 18 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes are all agriculture related including men plowing with horses; woman and child with water bucket; men stacking hay; man drinking water from pitcher; child with bunnies and rabbit; large cows in middle and milkmaid and cows. Slight Soiling or toning but otherwise in VF condition. Impressive certificate ABNC. (Photo)	200-400
866	"Philadelphia, PA. Merchants Fund Life Membership Certificate," 1880-1890's. Certificates. Specimen certificate. Attractive 15 by 20 inch certificate. Punch cancelled. Multiple vignettes of steamship; locomotive; barges at dock and merchant goods on bottom. VF condition with light toning on edges and light water staining on lower right. ABNC. (Photo)	200-400
867	"Philadelphia, PA. National Export Exposition of 1899 Contribution Certificate," "1897. Certificates. Uncancelled proof or specimen certificate. Magnificent 15.75 by 19.25 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Top portion of certificate has 15 by 2 inch vignette that includes allegorical figures; cherubs; wild animals; men carrying trading goods and miscellaneous images. Additionally, there is a large central underprint of the exposition building in light green. Upper left corner has been soiled but otherwise in VF condition. Impressive rare certificate ABNC." (Photo)	400-800
868	"Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia Teaching Qualification Certificate," 18-(ca.1870-1890's). Certificates. Attractive 13 by 16.5 inch certificate with multiples vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes include teaching related allegorical figures and cherubs. Upper right corner has been bent but otherwise in VF condition. Impressive certificate ABNC. (Photo)	125-250
869	"Washington, D.C. Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Membership Certificate," "1880-1900's. Certificates. Specimen certificate. Ornate 19 by 24 inch certificate with multiple vignettes. Punch cancelled. Vignettes of Washington crossing the Delaware; Washington's portrait; a battle scene with Revolutionary soldiers fighting the British; an eagle and the Capital. Some waterstaining on the top left corner and foxing, but otherwise in Fine condition. Impressive certificate ABNC." (Photo)	350-700
870	"Philadelphia, PA. The Franklin Insutitute Award Certificate," "1880-1900's. Certificates. Specimen certificate. Attractive 14.5 by 18.5 inch certificate. Punch cancelled with red ""Specimen"" overprints. Vignette of long ornate title with cherubs on left and right with 2 allegorical women and an allegorical man in middle and red profile of Franklin at bottom. ""The Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania, for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts, Acting Through its Committee on Science and the Arts, has Awarded the Edward Longstreth Medal of Merit"". VF condition with light toning on edges. ABNC." (Photo)	200-400