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Oregon Shortline Railroad Gold Bond Printing Plate - OR

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Railroadiana, Trains Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Oregon Shortline Railroad Gold Bond Printing Plate -  OR
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday Feb 20th, 10am-6pm
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
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Reno, NV 89511
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c1946 Original engraved plate for producing masthead $1000 Bond certificates for the Oregon Shortline Railroad Company. This intricately engraved heavy plate measures 11"x 5.5", and weighs over 3 pounds. The engraving is masterful, with borders, scroll work, and a woman's portrait under the title masthead. This wonderful find came via the American Banknote Co. Archives. The Oregon Shortline operated in the western states of Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Montana and Oregon. It was founded in 1881 as a subsidiary of Union Pacific. - HKA#65926