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Auction: 321 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale and Stocks and Bonds of the Americas
Lot: 1186

Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Company, a superb transfer certificate for 25 shares of capital stock, New York 183[8], signed by William B. Astor on behalf of John Jacob Astor, black printing, extremely clear signature, no ink damage, EF.

The Mohawk & Hudson Railroad was one of the first of it's kind in the U.S, and today forms part of the integral New York Central system. John Jacob Astor was one of the company's first shareholders and held a position on the board of directors in 1928.

Estimate
$1,200 to $1,500