1889 MKT Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad - 10 shares common stock certificate

The former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company (MKT), usually called the "Katy", served the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its main line ran from Kansas City through Dallas and Austin to San Antonio. It also served St. Louis and Houston. Organized in 1870, the Katy was acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1988 and merged several years later into the Union Pacific Railroad.

For auction is common stock certificate from the MKT for 10 shares; it is dated  December 31, 1889. The vignette is an agricultural scene. 

This certificate is in very good condition, even for being over 130 years old. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has no rips or tears. It does display the customary cancellation punch holes. 

A great rare collectible for the MKT railan.