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Lot #285
Johns Hopkins Document Signed

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Description

American entrepreneur, abolitionist and philanthropist (1795–1873) whose legacy lives on in numerous foundations and institutions, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10 x 6.25, December 6, 1860. Stock certificate for 30 shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company issued to Henry Brewerton, signed at the conclusion by Johns Hopkins as the company's president pro tempore. The certificate features a handsome vignette of a locomotive. In fine condition, with the usual cancellation holes touching the signature.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #699 - Ended September 11, 2024





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