Description: The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) was one of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier. It served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. For auction is a common stock trust certificate from the B&O dated August 2, 1899. It is for 10 shares. 1899 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad common stock trust certificate Click images to enlarge Description The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) was one of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier. It served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania; it extended as far west as Chicago and St. Louis and as far north as Detroit, Buffalo and Rochester. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. For auction is a common stock trust certificate from the B&O dated August 2, 1899. It is for 10 shares. The vignette shows "lady liberty". The red seal on the front is an impression noting that a 2-shilling tax was paid to purchase the stock (the stock was sold in Great Britain). There is an Internal Revenue Document stamp affixed to the back side. The certificate measures appx 11 x 7 1/2 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. Despite being over 115 years old, it is in good condition. There are no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes and staple holes from other documents once attacked. It shows normal wear for something of this vintage. A nice addition to someone's B&O collection. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 9 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2023-10-23T18:51:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.89 USD
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