$1,000 Bond in Superb Condition
Edward Henry Harriman (1848-1909) was self-confident, ruthless and spared
neither friend nor foe. He was a rich and powerful man and is considered one
of the great railway builders of all time.
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Edward Henry Harriman (1848-1909) was self-confident, ruthless and spared
neither friend nor foe. He was a rich and powerful man and is considered one
of the great railway builders of all time.
At the time of his death, Harriman controlled the Union Pacific, the
Southern Pacific, the Saint Joseph and Grand Island, the Illinois Central,
the Central of Georgia, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and the Wells
Fargo Express Company. Estimates of his estate ranged from $200 million to
$600 million.
This Fernandina & Jacksonville Railroad 1880 bond has great qualities. A
rare state, this Florida bond is fully issued, uncancelled, and has all 60
coupons. It is signed and sealed three times by officers of 2 railroads and
a steamboat company. Harriman signs at back with other trustees. This
awe-striking $1,000 bond is in rare format and large size. It is beautifully
engraved by the American Bank Note Company and in Superb condition.