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Sale 2969: American Bank Note Company Archives


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

1321 "Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.," "GA. 1984. Specimen. 3 different stock certificates. No vignette, only company name. 1) Odd shs, Class A Common Stock, blue. 2) Odd shs, Class B Common Stock, red. 3) Odd shs, Series A Preferred Stock, green. Rare group of Ted Tuner's stock certificates, the founder of CNN's Headline News. Facsimile signature of R.E. ""Ted"" Turner. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 250-500
1322 "Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Bond Group (9)," "GA. 1984. Specimen. 9 different registered bonds. All are 12 7/8% Notes Due 1994. All are in green with eagle vignette. Denominations range from $ odd to $500,000. Rare group of Ted Turner's certificates, the founder of CNN's Headline News. Facsimile signature of R.E. ""Ted"" Turner. Rare bonds. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 500-1000
1323 "Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation," "DE. 1940-60's. Specimen. 3 different Common Stocks. Vignette of allegorical man and woman flanking 20th Century Fox logo in oval. 1) < than 100 shares, light blue. 2) 100 shares, red. 3) > than 100 shs, yellow. Facsimile signature of Daryl F. Zanuck as president. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400
1324 "Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corproation Production File," "DE. 1970. Proof, Specimen. Unique production file for stock certificates. 2 different certificates. All with vignette of allegorical man and woman leaning on 20th Century Fox logo. 1) Proof of vignette, title and text without borders on white paper with minor corrections noted. 2) Production department specimen. > than 100 shs, Common Stock, yellow. Numerous notations for requested alterations and changes of autographs. 3) Order form. In 1933 Darryl F. Zanuck, head of production at Warner Brothers, had joined Joseph M. Schenck, head of United Artists, in forming the Twentieth Century Company. When the company merged with Fox Film Corporation in 1935, Zanuck became vice-president in charge of production of the new Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Part of the movie history of this company includes: The Grapes of Wrath in 1940, How Green Was My Valley, Snows of Kilimanjaro, Winged Victory, Twelve O'Clock High, The Razor's Edge, All About Eve, The Sound of Music and Star Wars. Facsimile signature of Daryl F. Zanuck as CEO the same year he was forced to step down as Chairman of the Board. Presently, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation is a subsidiary of Fox Inc., which is owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation Ltd. Unique production file of famous movie, television and entertainment company. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 300-600
1325 "Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation Production File," "DE. 1961. Proof, specimen. Unique production file for stock certificates. 2 different certificates. All with vignette of allegorical man and woman leaning on 20th Century Fox logo. 1) Proof. < than 100 shs, Common Stock, green. Printed on lgiht brown paper. 2) Specimen. < than 100 shs, Common Stock, green. 3) Proofs of vignette, text, title and corporate seal (4 items) and order form. Founded by Darryl F. Zanuckand Joseph M. Schenck in 1933. Merged with Fox Film Corporation in 1935. Part of the movie history of this company includes: The Grapes of Wrath in 1940, How Green Was My Valley, Snows of Kilimanjaro, Winged Victory, Tweleve O'Clock High, The Razor's Edge, All About Eve, The Sound of Music and Star Wars. Presently, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation is a subsidiary of Fox Inc., which is owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation Ltd. Unique production file of famous movie, television and entertainment company. SBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 250-500
1326 "Unique Broadcasting Proof Stocks (5)," "DE, TX. 1960-1990's. Odd shares. 1) Cox Communications, Inc. DE. Vignette of workers gathered around globe. Blue border. 2) Cox Radio, Inc. DE. Same vignette as Cox Communications. Red border. 3) Infinity Broadcasting Corporation. DE. Vignette of statue of liberty in front of globe. Blue border. 4) Clear Channel Communications, Inc. TX. Vignette microphone logo and vignette of globe flanked by allegorical man and woman. Brown border. 5) Capstar Broadcasting Corporation. DE. Vignette of allegorical woman flanked by globes. Blue border with stylized sound waves ""droplet"" logo. All unique or only 2 present in archive. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 300-600
1327 "United Comedy Pictures Corporation LTD.," "DE. 1910-30. Specimen. Odd shs, Class A stock. Orange. Angel blowing horn. Possibly a silent picture or early sound movie company. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 100-200
1328 "United Paramount Theatres, Inc. Production File," "NY. 1949. Unique production file for stock certificates. 2 different certificates. Both with vignette of allegorical women flanking movie theater with people lined up at box office. 1) Proof of 100 shs, Common Stock, yellow. Printed on white paper. 2) Proof of < than 100 shs, Common Stock, green. Printed on light brown paper. 3) Proof of title and vignette of borders (7 pieces). 4) Miscellaneous production correspondence and material. Unique production file of famous entertainment company. Famous Players-Lasky went on to even greater success in the '20s, a decade during which the studio bought up hundreds of movie theaters across the country. In 1927, the studio's name became ""Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation"". The early years of sound proved to be a difficult time at the studio, which in 1930 again changed its name to ""Paramount Publix Corp"". It reorganized in 1935 under the name ""Paramount Pictures, Inc"". A government action against Paramount caused the company to split into two companies in 1949, the Paramount Pictures Corporation for production and distribution and United Paramount Theatres, Inc., for theater operation. These are the certificates designed for the breakup of Paramount Pictures, Inc. SBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 300-600
1329 "Universal Picture Company Production File," "DE. 1958. Proof. Unique production file for stock certificates. 2 different certificates. All with vignette of allegorical women leaning on Universal Picture logo and doves and fountain. 1) Proof of vignette, title and text without borders on white paper. 2) Specimen. < than 100 shs, Preferred Stock, orange. 3) Order form. Unique production file of famous entertainment company. Universal was founded by Carl Leammle in 1912. Frankenstein, Dracula and The Mummy, were all Universal production and creations. Stars included Jimmy Stewart, Abbott and Costello, Doris Day, Luna Turner and Cary Grant. Rare entertainment and movie company certificates. HBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 300-600
1330 "View-Master International Group , Inc.," "DE. 1960-70's. Specimen. Odd shs, brown. Vignette of world globe that could be viewed with 3-D glasses to give dimensional view. Unique on a stock certificate. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300
1331 "Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. Production File," "DE. 1961. Proof. Unique production file for stock certificates. 2 different certificates. All with vignette of allegorical women flanking ""WB"" logo. 1) Proof. < than 100 shs, Common Stock, green. Printed on light brown paper. 2) Proof of vignette, text and title without border. 3) Proofs of vignette, text, title and corporate seal (4 items). In 1923, Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. was formally incorporated. At the urging of Sam Warner, the company committed to develop Vitaphone and in 1926 began making films with music and effects tracks. When this proved popular, they took the next step and offered, in October 1927 a picture with dialoge, The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson. The movie was sensation, launching the era of 'talking pictures"" and banishing silent movies. Warner brothers is probably best known for bringing us Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Unique production file of famous movie, television and entertainment company. SBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 250-500
1332 "Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. Production File," "DE. 1961. Model, Specimen. Unique production file for stock certificates. 2 different certificates. All with vignette of allegorical women flanking ""WB"" logo. 1) Unique approval model or mockup. 100 shs, Common Stock, green. Model unfolds with proof vignette on one side and model of back on the other side. 2) Production department specimen. 100 shs, Common Stock, light blue. Numerous notations for requested alterations and changes. 3) Photo-copy proofs of stock certificates, front, back and a different variation of the vignette. In 1923, Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. was formally incorporated. At the urging of Sam Warner, the company committed to develop Vitaphone and in 1926 began making films with music and effects tracks. When this proved popular, they took the next step and offered, in October 1927 a picture with dialogue, The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson. The movie was sensation, launching the era of ""taking pictures"" and banishing silent movies. Warner borthers is probably best known for bringing us Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Unique production file of famous movie, television and entertainment company. SCBNC. Choice group." (Photo) 300-600

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1333 Alabama Railroad Duo (2). "AL. 1910-1986. Specimen. 1). Birmingham, Ensley and Bessemer Railroad Company. 1910-30. < than 100 shs, Preferred Capital Stock, green. Vignette of diesel locomotive. Unlisted variety in Cox. 2). Birmingham Southern Railroad Company. 1986. Odd shs, Capital Stock, green. Eagle. Unlisted railroad in Cox. Great Alabama pair. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300
1334 Birmingham & Gulf Railway & Navigation Company. "AL. 19--(ca. 1900-1920). Specimen. < than 100 shs, Common Capital Stock, orange. Vignette of electric interurban street car in middle, diesel on right and steamboats on left. Unlisted railroad in Cox. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 150-300
1335 "Shannon-Arizona Railway Co. Proof Bond," AZ. 1909. Proof. Proof Bond. 6% Ten Year Gold Bond. Vignette of locomotive on left in circle. No border. Back blank. SBNC. VG. (Photo) 100-200
1336 The Kansas Railway Construction Company. "Incorporated in AZ, KS. 19--(ca. 1900-1920). Specimen. Odd shs, Capital Stock, orange. Vignette of Kansas state coat of arms flanked by 2 angels. Attractive certificate. Unlisted in Cox. SBNC. VF with light foxing on top margin not affecting design." (Photo) 100-200
1337 "California Railways Co. Bond & The Tide Water and Southern Railroad Stock Proof," "CA. 191-, 1914. Proof. 2 different proof certificates. Both have proof of vignette, title and text without border and are printed on off white paper with purple ""Cancelled"" stamps on bottom. 1) The California Railways Co. 20 pounds Sterling. First and Refunding Mortgage, 5%, 30 Year, Gold Bond. Vignette of intra-urban railway. Fine condition. Unlisted Railroad in Cox. 2) The Tide Water and southern Railroad Co. Odd shs. Small cargo ship at dock with car and railroad car being unloaded. VG condition with faults and thins. Listed railroad in Cox. Republic BNC." (Photo) 200-400
1338 "Pacific Electric Railway Co. Proof Bond," "CA. 1911. Proof. $1000, Refunding Mortgage, 50 year, 5% Gold Bond. Proof of vignette, title and text without border. Printed on off white paper with purple ""Cancelled"" stamps on bottom. Vignette of trains at station. Unlisted California railroad in Cox. Unique in archive. Republic BNC. VG with wrinkles, toning and light stains." (Photo) 150-300
1339 "Southern Pacific Rail Road Stock & Bond Specimens (4)," "DE. 1960-1970's. 1)-3) Southern Pacific Company stock certificate specimens. Vignette of allegorical men flanking company logo. > 100 shares with green border; 100 shares with purple border; < 100 shares with blue border. 4) Southern Pacific Transportation Company specimen bond, Series 56. $ Odd. Red border. Famous western railroad. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400
1340 California Railroad Proofs "CA. 191-; 1914. 2 different California proofs. Each has vignette, title and text with no border. 1). The Tide Water and Southern Railroad Company. Stockton, CA. 191-, Odd shs, preferred stock. Vignette of railroad car and small boat loading or unloading cargo. Fair condition with foxing and handling. Only 2 found in archive. 2). The California Railways Company. 1914. $5,000 Registered General Mortgage, 30 Year, 5% Gold Bond. Proof of vignette, denomination, title and text, no border. VIgnette of interurban electric train. Unlisted railroad in Cox. RBNC. Good." (Photo) 150-300
1341 "Southern Pacific Railroad Company (6)," "DE. 1950-60's. 6 different certificates. All have allegorical men flanking company logo. 1)to5) < than 100 shs, light blue; 10 shs, orange; 100 shs, purple; > than 100 shs, green; odd shs, green. 6) Southern Pacific Transportation Co.Equipment Trust bond, red. ABNC. XF." (Photo) 250-500
1342 "The Western Pacific Railroad Company, Inc." "CA. 1939-1955. 3 different certificates. The first 2 have vignette of allegorical man and woman flanking diesel train. 1) Speicmen. $1,000, 1939. 1st Mortage, 4% Coupon Bond, purple. Archival notations marking areas to be changed. 2) Specimen. $1,000, 1951. 1st and Refunding Mortgage, 3 1/8% Coupon Bond, green. Archival notations marking areas to be changed. 3) Specimen. $1,000, 1955. 30 Year, 5% Registered Bond, orange. Eagle vignette. 4) Miscellaneous production department correspondence (8 items). The Western Pacific Railroad Company was organized in 1903. Famous California Railroad line that was merged with Union Pacific in 1982. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 200-400
1343 "The Western Pacific Company, Inc. Registered Bonds" "CA. 1939. 4 different specimen bond certificates. All with vignette of allegorical man and woman flanking diesel train. 1)to4) $1,000, light blue; $5,000, red; $10,000, orange; $ odd, green. Famous California Railroad line that was merged with Union Pacific in 1982. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 250-500
1344 "San Diego Electric Railway Company Bond," "San Diego, CA. 1915. Specimen. $1000, General 1st Lien Sinking Fund, 40 Year, 5% Gold Bond, brown. Vignette of interurban electric train, flanked by ocean view on left and city view on right. Unlisted railroad in Cox. Archival production copy with handling problems, foxing and soiling on the bottom, glue stains on the back. Unique in archive. SBNC. Good." (Photo) 125-250
1345 "Pacific Electric Railway Company Bond Proofs (5)," "CA. 1911. $1,000, Refunding Mortgage 5%, 50 Year Gold Bond. Production file certifying the destruction of the plates for the entire bond. There are 5 different proofs including the front proof of vignette, text and title without border; a border proof in green with $1,000 denomination; a back proof of the back panel describing the bond; a sheet of black and white coupon proofs and a sheet of green color undertints. Extremely rare railroad and unique in this form. No specimens were found in archive. Also included is miscellaneous paper work and certificate indicating original plates destroyed. RBNC. XF." (Photo) 250-500
1346 "The Grand Junction and Grand River Valley Railway Co. $1000 Bond Proof," "CO. 1909. $1000, First Mortgage Bond. Proof of vignette, title and text without border. Printed on off white paper with purple ""Cancelled"" stamps on bottom. Vignette of electric street car. Unlisted Colorado railroad in Cox. Unique in archive. Republic BNC. Fine." (Photo) 250-500
1347 The Canon City & Royal Gorge Railroad Company. "CO. 19--(ca. 1900-1920). Specimen. < than 100 shs, Common Capital Stock, green. Vignette of Royal Gorge. Extremely attractive certificate. Rare Colorado railroad. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 300-600
1348 Rare Colorado Railroad Proofs "CO. 19--(ca. 1900-1920). 2 different Colorado proofs. Each has vignette, title and text with no border. 1). The Grand Junction and Grand River Valley Railway Company, Colorado Springs, CO. Odd shs, capital stock. Vignette of interurban railroad car. Only 2 found in archive. 2). The San Luis Southern Railway Company. Odd shs, preferred capital stock. Vignette of locomotive. Both are unlisted railroads in Cox. RBNC. Good to Fine." (Photo) 200-400
1349 Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company Bonds "CO. 1943. 3 different registered bonds. All are from the same series with different denominations. Vignette of ""Rio Grande"" diesel rounding bend. 1)to3) $5,000, red; $10,000, orange; $ odd, brown. All are ""Income Mortgage Bonds, Series A. Due 2018"". Another rare group of Colorado railroad bonds. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 300-600
1350 Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company Bonds "CO. 1943 and 1947. 4 different coupon bonds. Both are from the same series with different denominations. Vignette of ""Rio Grande"" diesel rounding bend. 1),2) $100, olive green, $500 red. Both are ""Denver and Salt Lake Income Mortgage Bonds Due 1993. 3),4) $100 blue; $500, brown. Both are ""Income Mortage Bonds, Series A. due 2018"". Rare group of Colorado railroad bonds. SBNC. XF." (Photo) 350-700


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