Great Southern Lumber and Railway Supply Company
Great Southern Lumber and Railway Supply Company
- In stock
- Inventory on the way
Product Details
Beautifully engraved antique bond certificate from the Great Southern Lumber and Railway Supply Company dating back to the 1880's. This document, which is signed by the company President and Treasurer, measures approximately 15 1/4" (w) by 19" (h) - including the coupons along the bottom margin.
This certificate's intricate vignette features a train steaming down the tracks.
Very hard to find piece.
Images
Historical Context
The Great Southern Lumber and Railway Supply Company was incorporated in New York in 1882.
The company purchased over 13,000 acres of poor pine lands in Baldwin County, Alabama at 50 cents an acre in what the company hoped would net over $4,000,000 of revenue from the harvesting and selling of the timber - at least as outlined in the company's rather optimistic prospectus.
However, by 1885 there was no record that company remained in existence.
Additional Information
Certificates carry no value on any of today's financial indexes and no transfer of ownership is implied. All items offered are collectible in nature only. So, you can frame them, but you can't cash them in!
All of our pieces are original - we do not sell reproductions. If you ever find out that one of our pieces is not authentic, you may return it for a full refund of the purchase price and any associated shipping charges.
FAQ
Are the certificates offered on your site genuine or reproductions?
All of the certificates you see on our site are genuine pieces, we do not sell any reproductions.
Are the certificates you sell negotiable on any of today's stock markets or indexes?
Are the images presented in your product listings of the exact piece I will receive?
How will you ship my order and how much do you charge?
Can I return my purchase?
We guarantee all of our pieces to be authentic. If you ever determine that a piece is not authentic, it may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price as well as any associated shipping charges.