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Lithographed Specimen stock certificate, rare, unique [175866]

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Lithographed Specimen stock certificate, rare, unique    [175866]

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This "stock" certificate was used by salesmen as an example of the capabilities of the the lithographer, in this case Corlies, Macy & Company lithographers. This lithographed specimen was used to advertise the quality and detail of their printed mining certificates; including fictitious names 'John Hancock' and 'Clarence P. Kiddin', with highly detailed vignette of miners and prospectors working a sluice. "Lithographed specimen from Corlies, Macy & Co. New York. Send For Rates" printed in box between secretary and president signatures. Rare and unique. New York Herzog Collection