The Huntington Railroad Stock Certificate is a piece of scripophily from the late 19th century, featuring the signature of Collis Potter Huntington, a prominent railroad magnate and capitalist.
Huntington played a key role in the development of the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, as well as the Chesapeake & Ohio.
Despite his success, Huntington was known for his vindictive…

This antique map, titled "Oceania's Historic Cartographic Treasures: 1885 Stanford Map of Australia and Major Cities," is a true gem for map enthusiasts and collectors.
Published by Edward Stanford in 1885, this map is an original piece from Stanford's London Atlas of Universal Geography.
With original handcoloring and publishing details clearly visible in the bottom margin, this map exud…