Lot 4471
Huntington, C.P (1821-1900) American railroad builder. Stock Certificate Signed as president of the Newport News and Mississippi Valley Company, New York, February 7, 1887, small oblong folio. A green and white certificate issued to I. Wallach for 100 shares. All 20 coupons are attached and all are cancelled. Small area of paper loss at upper left and some toning; overall Very Good. Huntington was involved in the building of the transcontinental railroad, was president of the Sourthern Pacific RR, served as a lobbyist in Washington for favorable railroad legislation, and held interests in the Chesapeake & Ohio RR, as well as in several steamship companies.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized $173 |
