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Bank of America Stock, 1853 [176515]

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Certificates Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Bank of America Stock, 1853 [176515]
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Incorp. New York 1853, under the Free Banking Act, as United States Trust Company of New York, created during a time when banking regulations were done state to state and not uniform across the country.. U.S. Trust is the first and the oldest trust company in America operating until acquired by Charles Schwab in 2000 and becoming a subsidiary of Bank of America 2007. Initially created by 30 of the most prominent New Yorkers at the time, played a major role in building RR and the Panama Canal. #201, I/C, 20 shares @ $100 ea. to Philip Embury Jan. 1, 1853. signed Geo. Newbold pres. and the cashier. Black border and writing. Great vignette of eagle spread wing holding arrows and standing on union shield w/ factory and train in background. Excellent overall cond. Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. printer. Geo. Newbold was cashier in 1814 and became pres. 1832-58. Overall very good condition, does have several pinholes, left lower edge some ìraggingî. New York Ken Prag Collection