Desirable $1000 bond of the South Mountain Railroad Co. issued February 1, 1873, 17.75 x 24, with 48 coupons intact below. The handsome oversized bond carries a rate of 7%, "payable in Gold." Ornately bordered in black, it features a finely detailed vignette of a railroad scene, plus smaller portraits of the United States and Pennsylvania Capitol buildings and handsome gold underprint. Signed in ink by the company's president and secretary. In fine condition.
