Dimensions 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. $500 Five Per Cent Bond. Black and green ink, vignette of a train rolling past a herd of cows lounging by some trees, another circular vignette of steam locomotive in station at bottom. Decorative border. Fold line, three punch holes. No. 1398, unissued, no stamps, signatures or coupons. Originally the Berks and Chester Railroad (inc. 1864), the company was reorganized as the Wilmington and Northern Railroad in 1876. It ran from Wilmington, Delaware, to Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, where it joined the Reading Railroad's main line. In 1895, it was completely taken over by the Reading Company.
Title: Bond Certificate for the Wilmington and Northern Railroad Company
Location Published: American Bank Note Company: 1887
Binding: No Binding
Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good
Type: Book
Categories: Transportation, Inc. Automobiles, Trains & Ships, Business and Finance
Seller ID: 015919
