This is your chance to own a piece of history with this beautifully preserved Antique 1927 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St. Louis Railway Co. Bond Certificate. This certificate was issued for the construction of the Cleveland-Akron-Delaware leg of their Lake Shore System in Ohio. This unique piece of memorabilia is a must-have for any railway enthusiast or collector. Don’t miss out – add this fantastic antique certificate to your collection today!
The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, commonly abbreviated CCC&StL RR, was started in 1889 and was also known as the Big Four Railroad. It was a major company operating in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. This is a very unique blue bond with an amazing vignette!
15" x 10" ~ Last picture depicts the one without coupons only which has a discoloration on bottom with little to no edge wear.
My pictures seriously can't do it justice!
Imagine hanging this antique 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.
