528:HENRY CLAY FRICK Start Price USD 900.00 Current Price USD 900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, July 26, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 26, 2008 Location Bedford, New Hampshire. USA See more about '528:HENRY CLAY FRICK ' Description click for larger image528:HENRY CLAY FRICK 1891, Pennsylvania. Stock certificate for 25 shares of the Pittsburgh, Virginia & Charleston Railway Company. Brown/Black. Vignette of a steam locomotive departing a small station at upper left. Issued to and signed on verso by HENRY CLAY FRICK (1849 - 1919). Steel and coke manufacturer, known as "The Coke King"; Capitalist. At the age of twenty-one, Frick, borrowing money from Judge Thomas Mellon achieved success in the coke business and by the age of thirty had created a net worth of $1,000,000. In 1881, Andrew Carnegie acquired stock in Frick's company, with a split between the two occurring over labor problems in 1887. Two years later, Frick was invited to acquire an interest in the Carnegie Brothers steel company, becoming chairman and reorganizing the business which was in a discouraging state of condition. Twelve years later, he played an essential role in bringing about the sale of the company into the new corporation being formed as United States Steel Corp. A Scarce autograph on stocks. Stamp and punch cancellations not affecting Frick's bold signature. Excellent. Auction House Scott J. Winslow Associates, Inc.PO Box 10240Bedford, NH United States 03110800.225.6233Terms & Conditions1.) A 20% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL HAMMER PRICE.2.) All items are guaranteed to be authentic. If an item is found not to be authentic,the full sale price will be refunded.3.) All accounts are payable in full upon receipt of invoice unless other arrangements have been made prior to the sale. Any special credit terms should be made as early as possible. Title does not pass until full payment has been received.4.) No "Buy" or unlimited bids will be accepted.5.) We reserve the right to reject any bid we feel is not made in good faith.6.) In the case of tie bids on the book, the earliest received shall take precedence.7.) This is not an approval sale. Lots may not be returned except for reasons of authenticity or amaterial error in the catalog description.8.) Please bid in U.S. dollars and only in whole dollar amounts. Fractions of a dollar will be roundeddown to the nearest dollar.9.) Some lots may be subject to a reserve.10.) Shipping charges will be added to all invoices.11.) The placing of a bid shall constitute the bidders acceptance of these terms of sale.12.) This sale is being held under the laws of the State of New Hampshire.Scott J. Winslow Associates, Inc.Post Office Box 10240Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 (USA)Toll Free In USA (800) 225-6233 * Phone (603) 641-8292 * Fax (603) 641-5583NEW HAMPSHIRE LICENSE #4002MASSACHUSETTS LICENSE #2692ShippingBuyer Pays Shipping CostBuyer's Premium20%PaymentWe accept Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, personal checks, money orders and cash(In House Only).TaxesNo applicable sales tax in New Hampshire.ContractYour bid is a contract.Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding.RegistrationBidders are required to:a) Sign up for this auction& b) Complete bidding approval formApproval is at the discretion of the Auction House.HelpHelp with biddingImages Auction services provided by LiveAuctioneers Place a Bid!