The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis Railway Company Bond for $10,000 from 1927
The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis Railway Company Bond for $10,000 from 1927
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Are the certificates authentic?
Are the certificates authentic?
Yes, all of the certificates we sell are authentic stock and bond certificates unless otherwise mentioned in the description. At one point in time, this certificate represented a share of of the company, or a bond receipt. These certificates have been removed from circulation and digitalized, as seen by cancellation holes, stamps and writing on the certificate. We offer these certificates as a collectable item, not a security.
This is a green $10,000 registered bond certificate from the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, issued in 1927. It features a vignette of a steam locomotive, and includes cancellation holes.
The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, commonly known as the "Big Four Railroad," was formed on June 30, 1889, through the merger of several railroads, including the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway; the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway; and the Indianapolis and St. Louis Railway . Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Big Four operated an extensive network across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. By the end of 1925, it reported 2,391 route-miles and 4,608 track-miles, carrying 8,180 million net ton-miles of revenue freight and 488 million passenger-miles.
In 1906, the Big Four was acquired by the New York Central Railroad but continued to operate as a separate entity until 1930, when it was formally leased by the New York Central for 99 years . The Big Four's lines were later incorporated into Penn Central in 1968, following the merger of New York Central and the Pennsylvania Railroad. After Penn Central's bankruptcy in 1970, many of the Big Four's lines became part of Conrail in 1976, which was later privatized in 1987 and jointly acquired by CSX and Norfolk Southern in 1997.
You will receive a certificate similar to the one shown in the photos. Each is an original issued bond from 1927, featuring unique elements such as the blue border, steam locomotive vignette, and cancellation holes. Condition may vary slightly, but all are authentic documents representing a piece of early 20th-century American railroad history.
Materials and care
Materials and care
Here are some quick tips to preserve your certificate for decades to come.
Paper quality: Stock certificates were printed on a variety of certificate paper dating back to the mid 1800s. Most of these vintage collectable certificates have signs of used & wear , cancellation holes, pencil / pen writing, stamps, staples, adhesives, slight rips, missing coupons and other features.
Handling: Always handle the certificate with clean, dry hands or use cotton gloves to avoid transferring oils and dirt from your skin onto the paper.
Storage: Store the certificate in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, which can cause fading. Use acid-free folders or archival-quality plastic sleeves to protect it from moisture, dust, and physical damage.
Framing: If displaying the certificate, use a frame with UV-protective glass to prevent light damage. Ensure the certificate is mounted using acid-free materials to avoid any chemical reactions that could degrade the paper over time.
Avoid Exposure: Keep the certificate away from direct sun, extreme temperatures and humidity, which can cause the paper to warp or deteriorate. Avoid exposing it to pollutants, such as smoke or chemicals, which can cause discoloration.
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