Early US Transportation Stocks: Turnpike Roads & Navigation [165939]
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Stocks, Bonds & Bank CertificatesRelated Stocks, Bonds & Bank Certificates
More Items in Stocks, Bonds & Bank Certificates
View MoreRecommended Coins, Currency & Stamps
View MoreItem Details
Description
Lot of 4 different. 1) Codorus Navigation Company. Pennsylvania. Cert. #1228, issued for one share in 1838. Signed by the company officers. 3 x 8" The company was sold due to a freshet period in 1852 (a large buildup of sediment). "By a series of freshets in the Codorus creek ,the works of the Codorus Navigation Company have been partially destroyed and rendered useless , and unfit for the purpose of transportation." 2) Chambersburg & Bedford Turnpike Road Company. Issued for one share in 1821. Signed by president James Agnew and treasurer Crawford. 5 x 7" Pennsylvania. 3) Centre & Kishacoquillas Turnpike Road Company. Issued for one share in 1822. Signed by president Benner and treasurer Potter. 6 x 6" Pennsylvania. 4) Burlington & Mount Pleasant Plank Road Company. Issued for 10 shares in 1851. Signed by the president and secretary. 8 x 8" Iowa.Date: 1821-1851Country (if not USA): State: PennsylvaniaCity: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
Early US Transportation Stocks: Turnpike Roads & Navigation [165939]
Estimate $100 - $300
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Reno, NV, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
Related Searches
TOP