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Lot 224:
A Collection of West Shore Railroad Company First Mortgage $1,000 Guaranteed Bonds
Description
An assortment of First Mortgage Guaranteed Bonds issued by the West Shore Railroad Company, a United States entity. Each certificate carries a face value of $1,000, clearly marked with a large red $1000 denomination overprint and matching medallions at the upper corners. The documents are printed with ornate orange-red borders and black text. A detailed engraved vignette at the bottom centre illustrates a river scene with steamships, sailboats, and industrial shoreline structures. These bonds are signed by A.E. Baylis as President and designate the New York Central Railroad Company as the successor. The printed text specifies a principal maturity date in the year 2361 and interest payments due in 1960.
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