{"product_id":"1859-cuba-empresa-del-ferro-carril-de-guantanamo-100-pesos-railroad-stock-certificate-no-1799","title":"1859 Cuba Empresa del Ferro-Carril de Guantanamo 100 Pesos Railroad Stock Certificate No. 1799","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 1859 Cuban Railroad Stock Certificate – Empresa del FerroCarril de Guantánamo  Share No. 1799\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive original \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century Cuban railroad stock certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued in \u003cstrong\u003eSantiago de Cuba in 1859\u003c\/strong\u003e by the \u003cstrong\u003eEmpresa del FerroCarril de Guantánamo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis historic certificate represents \u003cstrong\u003eone share valued at 100 pesos\u003c\/strong\u003e and is individually identified as \u003cstrong\u003eShare No. 1799\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elaborately engraved certificate features a prominent \u003cstrong\u003eearly steam locomotive vignette\u003c\/strong\u003e, ornate typography and decorative borders. It was printed in New York by \u003cstrong\u003eSnyder, Black \u0026amp; Sturm, 92 William Street\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is particularly interesting, preserving an extensive succession of handwritten ownership transfers and endorsements accumulated over several decades. Visible dated transfers include \u003cstrong\u003e1879, 1881, 1883, 1886, 1902 and 1905\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a remarkable documentary record of the certificate's long history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater endorsements include references to \u003cstrong\u003eLawrence Turnure \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eGuantanamo Sugar Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding further interest for collectors of Cuban railroad, commercial and sugar-industry history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate retains its original handwritten signatures, endorsements, stamps and cancellation markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragile antique condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately 165-year-old paper is delicate and should be handled with considerable care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate exhibits substantial age-related toning and staining, folds and creases, edge wear, small tears and other imperfections. There is a \u003cstrong\u003esignificant tear\/area of paper loss at one corner\u003c\/strong\u003e, as clearly visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous handwritten endorsements, transfer markings, stamps and cancellations are present on both sides and form part of the historical character of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo restoration has been performed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description. Sold as an original historical collectible in its present condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the fragile antique paper, careful handling and archival storage are strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empresa del Ferro-Carril de Guantánamo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santiago de Cuba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Pesos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShare Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1799\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad Stock Certificate \/ Scripophily\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVignette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snyder, Black \u0026amp; Sturm, New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragile antique condition with staining, folds, edge wear, tears and corner paper loss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50498971533555,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/Accionde100pesosdelFerrocarrildeGuantanamonumero1799.jpg?v=1787161768","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/1859-cuba-empresa-del-ferro-carril-de-guantanamo-100-pesos-railroad-stock-certificate-no-1799","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}