[Numismatics and Stock Certificates] Stock certificates, collection of 150 Most mid 19th cent. to mid 20th cent. Var. sizes, var. countries, most issued, both with and without coupons. Incl. certificates issued by a.o.: a Chinese railway stock certificate issued in Belgium (1920); num. Russian stock certificates; Iowa Falls and Sioux City Railroad Company (1886); num. certificates for the Bank of the United States of America, issued in Amsterdam (1844); Eglise Wallonne de Middelbourg (1930); Izaal Boasson & Zonen's Bank, Middelburg (1919); Amsterdam Java Rubber Compagnie (1941); Barcelona Traction, Light and Power Company (1932); Cultuur-Maatschappij "Wonomerto", Amst. (1892); and num. certificates from Boddaert en Co., Middelburg (1954). Some duplicates. Normal signs of age and wear. A varied and extensive collection. (total approx. 150)

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