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Old Paper Stock Certificates??

Postby LooseChange » Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:46 pm

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I don't know that much about scripophily (http://scripophily.net/)
Can anyone enlighten me about be the hobby?
Can anyone tell me anything about this one in particular?

I thought this one was pretty cool :thumbup:
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Re: Old Paper Stock Certificates??

Postby Morsecode » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:14 pm

Yep, that's a beauty.

I don't know much about collecting stocks, but the obvious allure is in the artwork. Railroad and Mining companies seem to be among collector favorites. I've got a B&O Railroad kicking around...I'll post a pic.
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Re: Old Paper Stock Certificates??

Postby Morsecode » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:32 pm

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The rendering is pretty accurate for circa 1830. The "locomotives" in those early days were the size of today's minivans; the engineer stood in the weather, and the cars were joined by rope. Top speed: 8mph
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Re: Old Paper Stock Certificates??

Postby LooseChange » Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:50 am

Spot on. For me it's a combo of the artwork and subject matter no doubt.

Awesome cert you got there for sure.
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