Item Description:
Up for sale is a vintage lot of seven (7) original, matching-style stock certificates from The American Tobacco Company. Dating from 1890 and established as one of the original 12 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, certificates from this historic tobacco giant are highly sought after by scripophily collectors and ephemera enthusiasts alike. This matching lot features beautiful green borders, intricate engraved borders printed by the American Bank Note Company, and iconic central vignettes depicting an American Indian Chief in front of a tobacco field.
Detailed Breakdown of the 7 Certificates Included:
Condition Details:
All certificates are in good, circulated vintage condition. Because these documents were processed through financial institutions, they exhibit standard archival features including original ink signatures, punch-hole cancellations, sharp folds, and prominent "CANCELLED" stamps. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to verify the specific margins, edges, and conditions of each individual certificate.
Collectible Value & Legal Disclaimer:
These items are being sold strictly as historic paper collectibles, artwork, and ephemera (scripophily). All certificates have been canceled by their respective transfer agents and banks, carrying no remaining cash, equity, or corporate redemption value.
Shipping & Handling:
To preserve their condition, this entire lot will ship flat inside a rigid, heavy-duty cardboard mailer or sandwich layers to prevent bending, folding, or moisture damage during transit.