This piece of history is an antique 1913 New York Central Hudson River Railroad bond certificate, featuring the iconic Grand Central terminal. This collectible is a rare, one-of-a-kind reminder of America’s robust railroad history. Crafted with meticulous detail, it features majestic imagery and intricate miniature lettering. It also serves as a reminder of a time when traveling by rail was glamorous and grand. This Certificate is more than just a collector’s item – it is a piece of American culture that you can hold in your hands. Add this rare bond certificate to your collection of historical memorabilia today!
Very rare to see this bond with coupons still attached.
This amazing collectible railroad Americana origins can be traced back to 1826 and the Mohawk & Hudson Railroad. In 1853, Erastus Corning merged 10 railroads across New York State to form the New York Central railroad between Albany and Buffalo. Once Vanderbilt took notice, his era began in 1867 with the merger of his Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. In 1869, Vanderbilt also acquired the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, which ran from Buffalo along the southern shore of Lake Erie through Cleveland, Toledo, and South Bend to Chicago.
15" x 10" ~
My pictures seriously can't do it justice!
Imagine hanging this vintage historic collectible on your wall as home decor in any room! Stock certificates are another thing that is limited in supply and once they are all gone into museums and collections, they will be hard to get. They are such historic documents with so much history behind them. The first stock certificate was issued in 1606 by the Dutch East India Company. 407 years of history later, the Walt Disney Company issued one of the last paper stock certificates from a major corporation in 2013.
These had to be done on heavy paper stock, almost like a dollar bill but stiffer and more durable, which makes them stay vibrant and new-looking for a long time. The other very unique thing about bond certificates is they could have all kinds of interesting signatures and/or stamps, and you honestly never know whom you will find. Almost all bonds are signed by the company President and Secretary. Some collectors research the other signatures and historic significance, and it adds so much provenance and value to an already valuable item. I have never done this as I can barely read my own signature, let alone one from over 100 years ago.