Civil War Stock, Bond, and Print Set of 5

Civil War Collection: Set of 5 Cleveland & Toledo Railroad Stock Certificate, Confederate Payment Coupon (1861 - 1864) & 3 Prints

Product Description:This historic presentation collection captures the essence of the American Civil war. It includes an original civil-war era dated Cleveland & Toledo Railroad Company stock certificate, a $30 Confederate bond coupon, and three modern prints of Abraham Lincoln, Stonewall Jackson, and the Gettysburg Address. This assortment makes a great gift for American history buffs and military enthusiasts like.The American Civil War (1861 – 1865) was one fought over the secession of the Confederacy. In response to the election of an anti-slavery Republican as President, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ("the Confederacy"); the other 25 states supported the federal government ("the Union"). In an attempt to raise capital, the Confederacy issued bonds with interest-bearing payment coupons, like the one offered in this collection. The war was one of the earliest true industrial wars. Railroads, like the Cleveland & Toledo Company featured here, played pivotal roles in the transport of men, supplies, and ammunition. After four years of warfare, mostly within the Southern states, the Confederacy surrendered, and slavery was outlawed everywhere in the nation. The Civil War remains the deadliest war in American history, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 750,000 soldiers and an undetermined number of civilian casualties. The death toll has been estimated at 10% of all Northern males 20–45 years old, and 30% of all Southern white males aged 18–40. Victory for the North meant the end of the Confederacy and of slavery in the United States—strengthening the role of the federal government. The social, political, economic, and racial issues of the war decisively shaped the reconstruction era that lasted through 1877. Stock and Bond Certificates ExplainedA stock certificate is a physical piece of paper representing ownership in a company. Stock certificates include information such as the shareholder name, number of shares owned, date issued, an identification number, and usually a corporate seal and signatures. Unlike a stock, a bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically a government or corporation, to finance projects and operations. A bond certificate includes the loan terms, bond holder, principal due date, schedule of interest payments, and usually a corporate seal and signatures. Many vintage bond certificates also include attached interest payment coupons, which needed to be physically cut off the bond and redeemed for each interest payment. Certificates are Historic Works of ArtThroughout history, companies competed to produce the most impressive stock and bond certificates, with brilliant colors, intricate designs, and beautiful vignettes. However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. One by one, companies quietly discontinued issuance of their paper stocks and bonds. A newsworthy example was Walt Disney's decision in 2013 to phase out their colorful stock certificates featuring renditions of their beloved animated characters. The eventual demise of the stock certificate ends a tradition that extends back at least 400 years, when the Dutch East Indies Company became the first company to issue certificates. Today, the beautiful stock and bond certificates that remain are enduring relics from a bygone era in American financial history. Quality and Authenticity is GuaranteedThe expert staff of Olevian Numismatic Rarities unconditionally guarantees the authenticity of every historic document we sell, and all signatures contained therein. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. Your purchase will match the quality of the product shown but may vary slightly due to the original nature of historical documents. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable. Light creases, pinholes, and occasional handwriting may also be present. Shop with confidence and discover why people choose Olevian Numismatic Rarities when it matters most. Packaging:The collection will be housed in 1 polybag with chipboard backing, ready for safe storage, display, or framing. The certificate and prints are not affixed to the backing and can be freely removed. Size:Stock Certificate: Roughly 12 x 6 inches. Confederate Bond Coupon: 3.5 x 1.5 inches. Prints: Abraham Lincoln (10 x 13 inches), Stonewall Jackson (8.5 x 5.5 inches), and Gettysburg Address (13.5 x 6.5 inches).