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Historical stocks and bonds, Autographs,
Americana, Ephemera, Numismatics
and all forms of paper collectibles
specializing in Uncancelled bonds At George H.

LaBarre Galleries, Inc., located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, we are passionate about preserving history through exceptional autographs, stock certificates, bonds, paper money as well as all forms of collectibles. With decades of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves not only on offering high-quality and authentic collectible financial documents but also on delivering integrity-driven se

rvice that puts your collecting needs first. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey, our knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping you build a meaningful and valuable collection with personalized attention every step of the way.

31/05/2026

Paramount Pictures Corporation - 1950's-60's dated American Film Production & Distribution Co. Stock Certificate

Motion Picture Stock printed by Security Banknote Company. Two female figures with Paramount Pictures logo in center. Available in Green or Purple. Specify color.

Paramount Pictures Corporation, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, is an American film production and distribution company. It’s the fifth oldest film studio globally and the second oldest in the US, after Universal Pictures. It’s the only “Big Five” studio still in Los Angeles.

In 1916, Adolph Zukor signed contracts with 22 actors and actresses, each with a star on the logo. In 2014, Paramount became the first major Hollywood studio to exclusively distribute films digitally. Its headquarters are at 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, California. It’s also a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

30/05/2026

Columbia Pictures Corporation - 1960's dated American Film Production Studio Stock Certificate

General Stock. Motion Picture Co. offers a classic vignette of the Columbia female figure with rays and clouds, available in Brown or Purple. Please specify color.

Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., an American film studio, operates under Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, a division of Sony Entertainment. Founded on June 19, 1918, by brothers Jack and Harry Cohn and Joe Brandt, the company adopted the name Columbia Pictures in 1924. It went public in 1960 and incorporated the image of Columbia, the female embodiment of the United States, as its emblem.

Initially a minor Hollywood entity, Columbia expanded in the late 1920s due to a fruitful collaboration with director Frank Capra. Under Capra’s direction, Columbia became a leading studio for screwball comedies, featuring prominent contract stars like Jean Arthur, Cary Grant, and Rita Hayworth in the 1930s. Rosalind Russell, Glenn Ford, and William Holden also became associated with the studio.

29/05/2026

Farmers Deposit National Bank Stock dated 1910-30's - Beautiful Dog Named Prince Vignette - Pennsylvania Banking Stock Certificate

Stock printed by American Bank Note Co. One of America’s greatest stocks! Large engraving of a dog titled “PRINCE,” the Bank President’s pet. Some have a stub at the left border.

The Farmers Bank Building, associated with this company, was a 27-story skyscraper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1902, it was demolished in 1997. The University of Pittsburgh’s online library says it was built in 1903 and had 24 stories. In the mid-1960s, it had an unsuccessful rehabilitation. A 15-story mural by Judy Penzer in 1992 featured local sports icons. It was a national sports broadcast element but lasted only five years, as Penzer died in the TWA Flight 800 disaster in 1996.

In the mid-1960s, Rockwell International used it as its global headquarters until 1972, when it sold and moved to the nearby U.S. Steel Tower. Controlled Demolition, Inc. demolished it on May 25, 1997. A low-rise department store, Lazarus, was built on the site. It was redesigned and now is a condominium development called Piatt Place.

27/05/2026

Hecla Mercantile and Banking Co. - circa 1890's Unissued Montana Stock Certificate

Incorporated in 1886 with an initial capital stock of $100,000, the Hecla Mercantile and Banking Company served as the commercial and financial engine for the bustling mining town of Hecla, Montana. Under the leadership of General Manager Henry Knippenberg, the subsidiary absorbed various local operations to supply the surrounding mining camps and smelters.
After the 1893 repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, the decline of local mining forced the remote operations to close. Today, the Melrose location lives on in local memory, while its historical operations are detailed on the , site, and the broader enterprise remains active as the Hecla Mining enterprise of today.

25/05/2026

Mann's Bo***ir Car Co. signed by William D'Alton Mann - 1886 dated $1,000 Uncanceled Railroad Gold Bond

William D’Alton Mann, a Civil War officer, editor, and inventor, organized the 1st Mounted Rifles, 5th Mich. Cavalry, and Daniel’s Horse Battery in 1862. He also organized the 7th Mich. Cavalry and Gunther’s Horse Battery, forming the Mich. Cavalry Brigade. As a colonel in 1862, he improved troop accoutrements for the US and Austrian Armies. Mann was a pioneer cotton-seed oil manufacturer and a proprietor of the Mobile Register. He patented the bo***ir car in 1871 and introduced it to Europe. He organized the Mann Bo***ir Car Co.-NY in 1883, which was later bought by Pullman Co. This $1,000 Gold Bond dated 1886 is engraved by Franklin Bank Note Co.-NY and signed by Mann as President. The bond features attractive coupons and a female vignette on the back.
William d’Alton Mann (September 27, 1839 – May 17, 1920) was a Union officer during the Civil War, businessman, and publisher. He enlisted in the 1st Michigan Cavalry and became a captain in August 1861. Later, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel of the 5th Michigan Cavalry in August 1862 and raised the 7th Michigan Cavalry, becoming colonel in February 1863. He fought at Gettysburg under General Custer.

After the war, Mann joined the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and settled in Mobile, Alabama, where he pioneered cottonseed oil manufacturing. He ran for Congress as a Democrat but lost due to federal denial of his certificate.

In 1871, Mann moved to New York City and developed Mann’s Bo***ir Car, a railroad sleeping car. He promoted it in Europe and sold it to the Pullman Company. Later, he published the Mobile Register and popular magazines like The Smart Set and Town Topics. However, Town Topics’ credibility suffered when Mann admitted in court that he allowed wealthy individuals to buy immunity from unfavorable coverage. In 1906, The New York Times reported that Mann claimed to have received loans from millionaires, including $25,000 from William K. Vanderbilt.

24/05/2026

Bull and Bear Gold Mining Co. - circa 1990's Unissued Alaska Mining Stock Certificate - Nenana River, Alaska

Gold, green, and black colors make up the certificate confirming ownership of a claim on Tract A, Section —, Lot — of the Bull & Bear Gold Mining Company in Alaska. The certificate is located on the Nenana River, north of Mount McKinley, as detailed in Alaska State Land Survey No. 79-237.

Inspired by the rare and classic “Caribou” Mining Stock, the certificate is unissued and in excellent condition, measuring 11.75” x 15”.

The Nenana River, a tributary of the Tanana River, stretches 140 miles (230 km) in central Alaska. It drains the north slope of the Alaska Range and originates from the Nenana Glacier in the northern Alaska Range, southwest of Mount Deborah and about 100 miles (160 km) south of Fairbanks. The river flows southwest, then west, and finally north, marking the eastern boundary of Denali National Park and Preserve before entering the Tanana Valley marshlands. At Nenana, Alaska, 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Fairbanks, the Nenana River joins the Tanana River, which continues to its confluence with the Yukon River.

23/05/2026

Bluebird Copper-Gold Mining Co. - Beautiful Blue Bird Vignette - 1903 dated Stock Certificate

Stock issued to and signed by the president. Exceptional Title & Graphics! The 1905 Copper Handbook shows the company owned property in Milford, Beaver County, Utah, near the Hickory group associated with the Majestic Company. The primary shaft on the Copper King claim extended 275 feet deep at that time. The property was recorded as inactive in the 1906 Handbook.

Peter A. H. Franklin emigrated to Utah from Norway in 1873 with his mother Anna, sister Catherine, and brother, a miner. Catherine married a Norwegian missionary, Peter Audres Hol, before they left. Upon arrival, their lives took unexpected turns. Anna and F***y stayed in Salt Lake City, while Peter changed his name to Peter A. H. Franklin and moved to Beaver County to support his family. He was listed on the 1880 Census in Frisco as a mechanic, seven households away from Peter S. Martin.

Franklin started a sawmill to provide timber for the Horn Silver Mine and worked as a miner. He had a vision underground and decided to become a minister. He aimed to reclaim lost Scandinavian souls in Utah misled into becoming Mormons. His fundraising expertise led him to become a mining speculator, where he lost millions through mismanaged schemes, including members of the Woll family.

22/05/2026

Chartered on May 28, 1873, by Galveston merchants, the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway (GC&SF) was established to provide direct rail connections to the Texas interior from Galveston, bypassing Houston. This independence was sought by Galveston leaders to avoid frequent trade embargoes and quarantines imposed by Houston during yellow fever outbreaks, which they believed were often used to stifle their commercial competition. Despite initial financial challenges and a brief foreclosure in 1879, the railroad successfully expanded from Galveston to major junctions like Temple, Cleburne, and Fort Worth. Eventually, it captured a significant portion of the profitable Texas cotton trade for Galveston’s port.

In 1886, the GC&SF was acquired by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) in exchange for $8 million in stock. This acquisition provided the larger company with a crucial link to the Gulf of Mexico. Due to Texas state laws requiring railroads to be headquartered within the state, the GC&SF continued to operate as a semi-independent subsidiary for nearly 80 years. During this period, it expanded its reach into East Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. The subsidiary eventually founded several Texas towns, including Temple and Sealy, and introduced the renowned Harvey House restaurants to its stations. In 1965, following the nullification of the state residency requirement, the GC&SF was formally absorbed into the AT&SF. Today, its remaining tracks are part of the BNSF Railway system.

20/05/2026

The Buffett Partnership, Ltd. (BPL), founded in 1956 by a 25-year-old Warren Buffett in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, began with a modest pool of $105,100. This capital was primarily contributed by seven family members and friends, along with Buffett’s symbolic $100 investment. The investment partnership operated out of his bedroom, where Buffett implemented strict and unconventional terms. He refrained from taking management fees, instead earning a 25% return on all profits exceeding a 6% compounding hurdle rate. Drawing inspiration from his mentor, Benjamin Graham, Buffett applied the principles of value investing. He targeted severely undervalued “cigar butt” stocks and arbitrage opportunities. As these investments consistently outperformed the broader market, word of mouth spread, attracting more capital and leading to the consolidation of multiple sub-partnerships into a single dominant entity.

Throughout its 13-year existence, BPL achieved legendary status by consistently generating compounding annual returns of nearly 30%, without experiencing a single losing year. During this period, Buffett’s investment strategy evolved from simple asset liquidations to acquiring controlling stakes in undervalued businesses, most notably a struggling textile mill named Berkshire Hathaway. By 1969, Buffett recognized that speculative market conditions and an inflated stock market hindered the discovery of true value investments on a larger scale. Consequently, he voluntarily liquidated the partnership, returning over $100 million in assets to his investors. Buffett offered partners the option of receiving cash or shares in Berkshire Hathaway, laying the foundation for the modern multinational conglomerate.

18/05/2026

Fantastic piece of Automotive History. Voting Trust Certificate for Class "B" Common Stock. Signed by Preston Tucker, Fred Rockelman, Preston Tucker Jr. and Lee S. Treese. Fred Rockelman was a Tucker Vice President and Sales Director formerly a president of Plymouth. Lee S. Treese was the Tucker Vice President of manufacturing and formerly a Ford executive.

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