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
Old Paper Stock Certificates??
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Old Paper Stock Certificates??
by LooseChange » Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:46 pm
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
"You can go if you want, but all they make are coins there"- Quote from the Philidelphia, PA visitors center desk clerk, after inquiring about going on a tour of the MINT
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Re: Old Paper Stock Certificates??
by 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.
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.
From hence ye beauties undeceived, know one false step is ne'er retrieved
and be with caution bold.
Not all that tempts your wandering eyes and heedless hearts is lawful prize,
nor all that glistens gold.
- Thomas Gray, 1747
and be with caution bold.
Not all that tempts your wandering eyes and heedless hearts is lawful prize,
nor all that glistens gold.
- Thomas Gray, 1747
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Re: Old Paper Stock Certificates??
by Morsecode » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:32 pm
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
From hence ye beauties undeceived, know one false step is ne'er retrieved
and be with caution bold.
Not all that tempts your wandering eyes and heedless hearts is lawful prize,
nor all that glistens gold.
- Thomas Gray, 1747
and be with caution bold.
Not all that tempts your wandering eyes and heedless hearts is lawful prize,
nor all that glistens gold.
- Thomas Gray, 1747
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Morsecode - Too Busy Posting to Hoard Anything Else
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- Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:04 pm
- Location: Southern New England
Re: Old Paper Stock Certificates??
by 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.
Awesome cert you got there for sure.
"You can go if you want, but all they make are coins there"- Quote from the Philidelphia, PA visitors center desk clerk, after inquiring about going on a tour of the MINT
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LooseChange - Penny Collector Member
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- Joined: Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:53 am
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