PHARAOHS HORSES - FEDERAL STREET TROLLEY STOCK - 1890 Start Price USD 17.99 Current Price USD 17.99 Time Left 17 days 50 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 19, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 18, 2008 Location Quinton, VA See more about 'PHARAOHS HORSES - FEDERAL STREET TROLLEY STOCK - 1890' Description A Collectible Certificate from   FEDERAL STREET & PLEASANT VALLEY PASSENGER RAILWAY COMPANY   This Stock Certificate was issued in 1890 and features an Authentic Engraving of the Famous  "Pharaoh's Horses". First off, what this is NOT is an original painting by John Frederick Herring from 1848.  NOR is it a Print or Modern Reproduction of that painting, which can cost you a pretty penny as it is yet does not have the Antiquity of this piece. What this IS ..... is an Engraving inspired by that Beautiful Trio of Arabian Horses that was commissioned or utilized - I haven't been able to determine which - by this Railway Company as a Logo for their Stock Certificates. As a matter of fact, the entire certificate is an authentic engraving from 1890 or earlier.  The certificate itself was issued in 1890 and is quite a bit of a rarity.  The images you see here are of the exact same certificate you will receive. What else it is NOT..... is Big.  The Vignette measures only about 1.5 inches in diameter.  So you wouldn't want to cut it out and frame it by itself.  But the entire certificate measures about 8 inches by 12 inches.   Talk about a Keepsake that is well worth framing and putting in that special place on your wall!   You can pay a lot of money for this Certificate - I've seen them for sale online for $70.00 and more - and it's certain to increase in Collector's Value - but it's yours right now at the LOW, BUY-IT-NOW PRICE of $17.99 ! WITH FREE SHIPPING!!! [The Certificate pictured is the one you will receive.  It was issued to J R Murphy for 50 Shares with Registration Number 1017 on December 12, 1890.  It has part of a Sales Ticket Stub on the left which can be removed but it adds an extra flair of authenticity.  It has been punch-cancelled like all of these that I have seen - they were much more serious about that back then than they are now - but most importantly the VIGNETTE is UNTOUCHED by the Cancellations.] I HAVE DOZENS OF OTHER ITEMS ON SALE NOW !!! CHECK THEM OUT !!! These Collectible Certificates are getting more and more scarce! Yet this is a wonderful time to start learning more about this delightful source of some of the best of the ENGRAVER'S ART! Let me take you on a Journey through the World of MYTHOLOGY and SYMBOLISM that will be Entertaining as well as Informative! Be sure to come back as my Store increases its Inventory! I will be adding dozens more very shortly!   Check out my other items! AND Be sure to add me to your favorites list!   [Note: These Certificates possess Collector's Value only]   So come along with me on a Delightful and Fascinating Journey through the Wonderful World of the Engraver’s Art – with more than A THOUSAND IMAGES and some Entertaining and Informative Commentary.   I’ve spent more than THREE DECADES teaching Literature and Symbolism at the University Level and want to convey some of my Excitement about this Subject to YOU!!!   For Updates on Future Listings Click the Link and Sign up for my FREE email newsletters WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS GENERALLY AVAILABLE BUT PAYPAL REQUIRES OVERSEAS BUYERS TO SHIP BY REGISTERED MAIL, WHICH USUALLY COSTS ABOUT $15.00 FOR ONE ITEM.  IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE SEVERAL ITEMS TO DEFRAY THE COST, BECAUSE THE REGISTRATION FEE IS CHARGED ONLY ONCE PER SHIPMENT. IF YOU DO NOT WANT THIS EXPENSE, PLEASE DO NOT BID. THIS IS NOT MY POLICY, IT IS THEIRS. Place a Bid!