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Important corporate ledger, describing in detail the formation, operation and sale of the mining company constituting the wealth of one of the most successful and philanthropic American families: The Guggenheims, led by patriarch Meyer Guggenheim and his sons Daniel, Morris, Benjamin, William, Simon, Isaac and Solomon, whose combined signatures total over 70 in this ledger spanning over 90 pages. Meyer’s signature, in particular, is elusive apart from this ledger.
Entire ledger is handwritten apart from the last meeting documenting the sale, and two additional typed pages noting stockholder meetings. Ledger therefore comprises 91 handwritten pages and four typed pages. Handwritten pages measure 13.75” x 8.5”, bound in quarter leather boards with gilt embellishments and marbled endpapers. Ledger is complete with the exception of pages 21-30. Some loss to spine, tape repair on endpapers and some loose pages. Pages themselves are near fine, very legible with beautiful penmanship, and very well-preserved with only nominal age wear. Sold for $30,000.
Very scarce and important Guggenheim company document from 1888 at the beginning of their mining empire, signed by three members of the Guggenheim family: patriarch Meyer Guggenheim, whose signature remains elusive apart from this document; Daniel Guggenheim, who took over the family’s business after his father’s death in 1905; and Benjamin Guggenheim (signed three times), who died on the Titanic, but not before helping women and children board life boats, and then changing into formal evening clothes ”to go down like gentlemen”. Benjamin Guggenheim’s signature is considered scarce, but can be found, unlike that of Meyer Guggenheim.
Seven page document is from the business ledger of the Denver Smelting and Refining Company from May-June 1888, consisting of pages 21-28 of the ledger. Based in Colorado, the Guggenheim family made its fortune through this company, established in January 1888 according to its Articles of Incorporation. In pages 21-23 of this ledger, business of the company is recorded, including revenues and expenditures, but the more important section is pages 24-27, where the Articles of Incorporation for the company are amended to change its name to the ”Philadelphia Smelting and Refining Co.”, and the very purpose of the company is amended to ”provide for the construction of works and factories for the treatment of ores and mineral substances”. Its revised mission continues, ”To conduct and carry on the business of extracting gold, silver, copper, lead and other metallic and valuable substances from ores by smelting and by other process…To purchase, sell and generally deal in ores and other minerals and metallic substances…To purchase or otherwise acquire and hold such lands and easements in lands…” The document enumerates the shares of the company, with the vast majority belonging to Meyer Guggenheim, and is signed at the conclusion by the shareholders: ”Meyer Guggenheim”, ”Daniel Guggenheim”, ”Benj. Guggenheim” (signs twice) and ”E.R. Holden” (signs twice). The full 7 pages has been transcribed, giving detailed insight into the beginnings of one of the greatest companies in the history of America.
Additionally, pages 21-23 are important in their own right, and read in part, ”Record of Proceedings of the Board of Directors of the Denver Smelting and Refining Company held at the office in Denver, May 31 – 1888, being the regular quarterly meeting. The meeting was called to order by the President and the following Directors were found present. [Vice President] Richard Cline, [President] E.R. Holden and Benj Guggenheim. / Minutes of the last meeting having been read by the Secretary, and no objection offered, they stood approved. / The President then respectfully submitted his report which was as follows.
Deposits to May 31 – 13,000.00
Expenditures [to] date – 9,113.78
Balance on hand – 3,886.22
On motion of Richard Cline recorded by Benj. Guggenheim a vote being taken the…report stood approved…The Manager takes pleasure in stating that all the contracts of any magnitude have been awarded to the various contractors…” The ledger then lists details of contracts, including capacity of smelting furnaces, and also details of nearby railroad construction. The ledger continues, ”…I also desire to say that I regret very much that we are not smelting ore at the present time for the reason that ore is more plentiful and the prices are much better than they have been in the past few years…I will use every effort and energy within my power to complete the works in the earliest possible time…A motion was then offered by Benj. Guggenheim…that the action of the Manager in the purchase of stock to the extent of $3500 in the Pueblo [?] association be approved…[signed] E.R. Holden. Pres. [and] Benj. Guggenheim Secty”. Seven pages penned in elegant penmanship, likely handwritten by Richard Cline, measure 8.25” x 13.5” on four sheets of lined ledger paper. Light toning, otherwise in near fine condition. Sold for $18,750.
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 $3,940.
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.
Very early Pontchartrain Railroad minutes from 17 December 1850 through 15 December 1856, accompanied by 7pp. Pensacola Railroad incorporation document. In 1830, this Louisiana railroad was only the second ever railroad constructed in the U.S. and the first west of the Allegheny Mountains; many Americans knew its steam locomotive by its popular nickname, the ”Smoky Mary.” Book of minutes comprises over 200 pages of handwritten notes from the formal meetings of the Pontchartrain Railroad’s administrators in its infancy. Log book contains all the most important information related to the major decisions made for the Pontchartrain’s earliest development, including plans for the acquisition of new land. On the upper margin of nearly every handwritten page is, ”Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pontchartrain Railroad Company”, written with the date and usually also ”New Orleans, LA”. 208 pages are bound in dark paper boards, measuring 10.5” x 15.75”. Toning and wear to exterior, with cocking and chipping to spine, else near fine given age. An important and singular piece of railroad history. Sold for $1,563.
Pontchartrain Railroad minutes from 1882-1931. In 1830 the Louisiana railroad was only the second ever constructed in the U.S. and the first west of the Allegheny Mountains. Its steam locomotive was known by its popular nickname, the ”Smoky Mary.” Book of minutes comprises 155 pages of handwritten notes and tipped-in notarized contracts taken from the formal meetings of the Pontchartrain Railroad’s administrators. Log book contains all the most important information related to the major decisions made for the Pontchartrain’s development, including plans for the acquisition of new land. On the upper margin of each handwritten page, ”Office of the Pontchartrain Railroad Company” is written with the date and usually also ”New Orleans, LA”. One handwritten page reads in part, ”…It is furthermore agreed, should at any time during the continuance of this contract, the Morgan’s Louisiana and Texas Railroad Company desire to go up or down town it shall have the right to curve off…and cross the track of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company or Pontchartrain Railroad Company at any point between Chartre and Claiborne Street and the said work to be done at the expense of the Morgan’s Louisiana & Texas Railroad Company…” 217 pages are bound in multicolor paper boards with a cloth spine. Measures 8.25” x 14”. Toning and wear to exterior, else near fine given age. An important and singular piece of railroad history. Sold for $1,250.
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