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The Boston and Providence Railroad (B&P) was an early US railroad in New England connecting Boston, Massachusetts with Providence, Rhode Island. Operations began in 1834. In 1888, the Old Colony Railroad leased the B&P for 99 years. The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad leased the Old Colony in 1893. With the formation of Amtrak, the former B&P line became a part of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor line between New York City and Boston.
For sale is a very old and rare capital stock certificate from the B&P dated June 16, 1902. It is for 3 shares. The certificate has two vignettes: (a) a city view of Boston at the top, and (b) a train passing over a bridge on the side. the certificate measures appx 9 x 7 1/2 and is printed on medium-weight paperstock. For something now over 120 years old, it is in very good condition. There are no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and cancellation. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
A great addition to the collection of the New England railfan.
For sale is a very old and rare capital stock certificate from the B&P dated June 16, 1902. It is for 3 shares. The certificate has two vignettes: (a) a city view of Boston at the top, and (b) a train passing over a bridge on the side. the certificate measures appx 9 x 7 1/2 and is printed on medium-weight paperstock. For something now over 120 years old, it is in very good condition. There are no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and cancellation. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
A great addition to the collection of the New England railfan.
