543: GEORGE F. BAKER Start Price USD 210.00 Current Price USD 210.00 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 '543: GEORGE F. BAKER ' Description click for larger image543: GEORGE F. BAKER GEORGE F. BAKER (1840-1931). Banker; Philanthropist. Starting as a clerk in New York State's banking department in 1856, the clever and industrious Baker quickly came to the notice of many of the state's prominent bankers. By 1863, he had been lured from state employment, and was one of the founders of the First National Bank of New York, a bank that would become the most prominent of all banks under the new national banking system. During the Panic of 1873, he was largely responsible for keeping the bank afloat, and it was during this period that the bank began to more fully adopt Baker's philosophy and become a "banker's bank." Baker became the bank's second president in 1877, and aggressively continued the bank's policy of developing connections with great business corporations, both in the U.S. and overseas. A man of boundless energy, Baker sat on the boards of many corporations in a wide variety of industries, at one point sitting on some 87 boards simultaneously. At its height, his fortune was estimated at some $200 million but, at his death, after many years of donations to schools, libraries, museums, hospitals, churches, etc. his estate was valued at a mere $73.5 million. 1877, Minnesota. Stock certificate for 72 shares of the St. Paul & Duluth Railroad Co. Black. Attractive triple vignette at top center of a steam locomotive flanked by side wheel steam ships. Issued to the First National Bank of New York and signed on verso as president of the Bank by George F. Baker. Also signed by Baker on the attached Irrevocable Stock Power again as President of the Bank. Hole, cut and pen cancelled. Baker's signature on the stock power is uncancelled, his signature on the verso of the stock is pen cancelled. Overall, fine.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!