Sale 71
The Manuscripts, Collectibles & Space Auction
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Lot 253 |
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Texas Republic Bond for $500. "Certificate of Stock in the ten per cent consolidated fund" signed by J. W. Simmons as Comptroller and Charles De Morse as Stock Commissioner, 7¾ x 10", Feb. 5, 1840. Produced by the Southern Bank Note Co. of New Orleans, the attractive, engraved bond has vignettes of a classical female figure embraced by an eagle and a reclining figure of Mercury with a period sailor, as well as a star. Filled out in ink; ten interest stubs at bottom; a few triangular cancellation holes.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$480 |
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