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Cornelius H. Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877) was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. After working with his father’s business, Vanderbilt worked his way into leadership positions in the inland water trade and invested in the rapidly growing railroad industry. Nicknamed “The Commodore”, he is known for owning the New York Central Railroad. His biographer T. J. Stiles says, “He vastly improved and expanded the nation’s transportation infrastructure, contributing to a transformation of the very geography of the United States. He embraced new technologies and new forms of business organization, and used them to compete….He helped to create the corporate economy that would define the United States into the 21st century.”
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Commodore Vanderbilt Signed Contract. Sold for over $1,000.
We also sold the following Cornelius Vanderbilt items in the past:
American Railroad Pioneer Cornelius Vanderbilt Document Signed
American railroad pioneer and magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, aka “The Commodore” document signed, dated 20 March 1828. Document acknowledges receipt “…from Mr. Dean one hundred & twenty Dollars…” and is docketed on verso. Document measures 7.25″ x 4.25″ with one small hole beneath Vanderbilt’s bold “C Vanderbilt” signature. Uneven edges, else very good condition. Sold for $1,013.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Autograph Note Signed — Vanderbilt, as a Young Entrepreneur, Buys a Horse
Cornelius Vanderbilt autograph note signed. The young entrepreneur hand writes: ”Received New Brunswick 13 May 1828 from Mr. Dean one hundred Dollars for a gray horse Solger / $100 / C Vanderbilt”. At this time, Vanderbilt was working for Thomas Gibbons’ steamship company. Measures 7.5” x 3”. Toning, slightly irregular lower edge, and notations to verso, else near fine. Sold for $624.
Invitation to the Opening Ceremony of Cornelius Vanderbilt’s Niagara Cantilever Bridge in 1883
Invitation to the dedication and opening ceremony for the Niagara Cantilever Bridge, located below Niagara Falls. Cornelius Vanderbilt’s railway-only bridge connected Niagara Falls, New York to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada across the Niagara Gorge. Invitation requests the honor of John Nace’s presence at the 20 December 1883 opening. Lithographed invitation measures 6.5” x 9”. Light staining to left side, else near fine. Sold for $364.
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Original 19th Century Thomas Edison-Designed Universal Stock Ticker — Low Serial #441
Rare universal stock ticker designed by Thomas Edison in 1871, which revolutionized Wall Street by synchronizing stock prices across all exchange companies, allowing for exponential efficiencies of scale in the financial markets. Edison’s design also made smaller exchanges obsolete, allowing for centralized command and control in New York, thus precipitating the rise of the NYSE. One of his first major inventions, Edison designed the stock ticker for a subsidiary of Western Union, which manufactured this model 3A in the 1870s. Machine has a low serial # of 441, indicating it was one of the first universal stock tickers produced.
Ticker machine is lacquered in brass, and accompanied by four additional stock ticker type wheels. Serial number is engraved to side, along with ”ET-3-A / Universal Ticker / 22-OHMS”. Ticker is mounted on original circular base with Western Union logo in gilt cartouche over black paint. Measures 8.75” in diameter across the base and approximately 10.5” tall, with glass dome cover measuring 9.5” in diameter and 12” tall. Expected wear, overall in very good condition, with dramatic presentation. Sold for $12,500.
Thomas Edison Signed Portrait Measuring Over 7” x 12.5” — With JSA COA
Beautiful signed portrait of Thomas Edison, with his characteristic umbrella signature signed in fountain pen, ”Thos A Edison”. Very large portrait measures 7” x 12.5” (visible portion), matted and framed to a size of 15.75” x 21.25”. Not examined out of frame, but matte photo appears in very good to near fine condition. With JSA COA. Sold for $4,950.
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Rare Signed Photo
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford signed photo, dated 28 March 1915 via copyright marking. Photo depicts Edison posing with Henry Ford, both of whom had winter homes nearby each other in Florida. Signed along mat, “Thos A Edsion” and beside his signature, “Henry Ford” with “To Hutch” written above signatures in an unknown hand. Black and white photo measures 9.75″ x 7.5″ and is mounted to a mat to an overall size of 13″ x 11″. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,490.
John Rockefeller Letter & Stock Certificate Both Signed
Oil mogul John D. Rockefeller signed stock certificate for Standard Oil Trust, as well as a typed letter signed “John D. Rockefeller” on his personal stationery, giving thanks for birthday wishes on his 83rd birthday. Stock is signed “J.D. Rockefeller” as company President, dated 28 June 1887, for 100 shares made out to Benjamin Brewster, who, in addition to being one of the original Trustees of Standard Oil, was also a Mayflower descendant and extremely successful Gold Rush entrepreneur. He is credited with much of the early success of Standard Oil and Rockefeller served as pallbearer at his funeral. Stock certificate and letter are beautifully framed with a photograph of Rockefeller and a photograph of Brewster’s home, named “Scrooby” and now a historical inn. Stock measures 11.75″ x 7.5″, letter measures 5.5″ x 7.5″ and entire framed presentation measures 32″ x 25.75″. Folds to documents, otherwise near fine, impressively displayed. Sold for $2,734.
Thomas Edison Signed Stock Certificate for ”Edison Phonograph Works”
Thomas Edison signs a stock certificate ”Thos A Edison” as President of Edison Phonograph Works of New Jersey. Dated 18 May 1888, the year of the company’s founding, it’s issued to R.L. Cutting in the amount of 200 shares. Best known as inventor of the incandescent light bulb, Edison was also the genius behind the phonograph, kinetoscope (an early machine to view motion pictures), ore-mill machinery, the dictating machine and more. With the phonograph, Edison pioneered sound recording. Stock certificate measures approximately 8” x 4”. Some discoloration along left side and various unobtrusive cancellation marks. In very good condition with a bold signature by Edison. Sold for $2,520.
Thomas Edison signed stock in the Edison Storage Battery Company, presciently founded in 1901 to manufacture batteries for electric cars. Dated 17 July 1901, Edison signs ”Thomas A. Edison” as President. Attractive document printed in green and black measures 13.25” x 8”. Stock is marked as cancelled with a faint swivel through Edison’s signature, and staple punctures to left edge, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,500.
Oil mogul John D. Rockefeller signed stock certificate for Standard Oil Trust. Stock is signed ”J.D. Rockefeller” as company President. Certificate for 100 shares in the United States’ first giant business trust is dated 26 December 1884, made out to Eliza J. Sweetser with serial number A468. Countersigned by Henry Flagler as Secretary, and the Treasurer. Stock measures 16” x 7.75”. Glue remnants where stub has been attached to stock, overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $2,330.
John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Trust Stock Certificate Signed as President of the Company — 1889
Oil mogul John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Trust stock certificate signed ”J.D. Rockefeller” as company President. Certificate for 10 shares in the United States’ first giant business trust is dated 22 May 1899 and made out to H.M. Flager, the company secretary and one of the six original Standard Oil co-founders. Countersigned by Flagler and also by the treasurer. With serial number 5777 and a cancellation stamp dated 20 June 1890. Measures 15.5” x 7.75”. Near fine. Sold for $1,875.
Andrew Carnegie PA RR 1861 Autograph Letter Signed
Rare Andrew Carnegie autograph letter signed dated 8 April 1861. Letter concerning new rail schedules reads in part “Under new schedules there will only be about an hour between the Express East.I thought it much better to stop the East Line.” 1pp. ink document measures 7.5″ x 9.75″, written on Pennsylvania Railroad stationery. Very good condition. Sold for $1,568.
Andrew Carnegie Signed Book to Henry P. Ford in 1899
Andrew Carnegie signed copy of his travel log “An American Four-in-Hand in Britain”, published by Charles Scribner & Sons: New York: 1894. Carnegie signs and dedicates the book to Pittsburgh mayor Henry P. Ford on 17 January 1899. Carnegie’s note to the dedication page reads, “To my friend The Mayor Henry P. Ford / with sincere regard / Andrew Carnegie”. Red hardcover book is beautifully embellished in gilt. Runs 360pp. and measures 5.5″ x 7.5″. Near fine. Sold for $975.
John D. Rockefeller Typed Letter Signed Acknowledging Condolences Following the Death of His Wife of 50 Years — 1915
John D. Rockefeller typed letter signed to long-time friend, H.C. Ditmer. A grieving Rockefeller acknowledges condolences following the death of his wife of 50 years. Dated 16 March 1915, the day after Laura Rockefeller’s funeral, “…I am very appreciative of your most kind and sympathetic message.” Rockefeller was in Florida with his son when he learned that his wife had suffered a fatal heart attack. Just six months earlier, the couple had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Overall toning, else very good condition. Sold for $909.
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Thomas Edison Signed Check with a Dark Autograph
Thomas Edison check signed “Thos A Edison” as president of the Edison Botanic Research Corporation. Check from the EBRC is dated 26 December 1928 and made out to William H. Hacid in the amount of $37.00. Measures 8.25″ x 3″. Standard cancellations, else near fine. Sold for $845.
Thomas Edison signed check upon the Edison Botanic Research Corporation account. Written to Clevens & Phelps Inc. for $120.70, undated check is signed ”Thos. A. Edison”. Measures 8.25” x 3”. Toning and usual bank cancellation marks. Also includes a 6.25” x 3.5” Thomas Edison 100th Anniversary First Day Cover, postmarked 11 February 1947. Both are matted to an overall size of 13.5” x 13.25”. Near fine condition. Sold for $825.
Thomas Edison Signed Edison Botanic Research Corporation Check
Thomas Edison check signed with his famous umbrella signature during the penultimate year of his life. The great inventor signs ”Thos A. Edison” as President of his Edison Botanic Research Corporation. Check, date stamped 18 December 1929 is also signed by the company’s treasurer, addressed to a Charles Dally in the amount of twenty-seven dollars. Measures 8.5” x 3”. Check has been matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5” x 22.25”. Standard bank cancellations, else near fine. Sold for $787.
Thomas Edison Signed Check — Dated 16 January 1929
Thomas Edison signed check, dated 16 January 1929. Written to J.O. Miller for $80.00, check is printed Edison Botanic Research Corporation, West Orange, New Jersey and signed ”Thos. A. Edison.” Measures 8.25” x 3”. Toned with the bank cancellation perforations partially affecting signature, overall very good. Sold for $649.
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