1940 Pennsylvania Railroad Company 50 Shares Stock Certificate – American Bank Note Co.

Original 1940 stock certificate issued by The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, one of the most historically significant railroad companies in the United States.

Certificate No. W17644 was issued for 50 shares of Pennsylvania Railroad Company capital stock to John M. Robertson and (Mrs.) Emily Tobey Robertson, dated December 31, 1940, Philadelphia.

The certificate features an elaborate orange-brown engraved border, the Pennsylvania Railroad corporate emblem and finely detailed security engraving produced by the American Bank Note Company, Philadelphia.

The reverse retains its original stock transfer documentation, period signatures, registration markings and cancellation perforations, providing an interesting record of the certificate's financial history.

An attractive original piece of American railroad, financial and corporate history suitable for collectors of railroadiana, scripophily and historical ephemera.

Details:
Date: December 31, 1940
Company: The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Certificate No.: W17644
Shares: 50
Share value stated on certificate: $50 each
Printer: American Bank Note Company, Philadelphia
Status: Issued and cancelled
Original period document

Condition

Vintage circulated condition with cancellation perforations, transfer markings, signatures, light toning and normal handling/age wear. Both sides retain substantial original detail. Please refer to photographs for condition.