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New York World War Bonus Bond For $5000 Issued To Alfred G. Vanderbilt

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New York World War Bonus Bond For $5000 Issued To Alfred G. Vanderbilt
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1933, New York. $5,000 World War Bonus Bond bearing 4 ¼ % interest. Orange/Black. Engraved vignette of the state seal. Issued to ALFRED G. VANDERBILT (1912-1999) Son of Alfred G. Vanderbilt who died in the Lusitania. Horse racing enthusiast. Famous for his legendary horse Native Dancer and arranging the epic 1938 Pimlico Special match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral, at his Pimlico Race Course. Headed the New York Racing Association and United States Jockey Club. These war bonds were issued to finance "the payment of bonuses to honorably discharged Soldiers, Sailors and Marines of the World War, who were actual residents of the State at the time of their enlistment..." . Punch cancellations. Very Fine.