Financier well known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock market crash of September 1869. Partly-printed DS one page both sides, 7 x 8.25, May 2, 1867. Stock certificate from the Troy, Salem, and Rutland Rail Road Company for 100 shares issued to Gould. Signed at the bottom by Gould as the company’s president. A 3.5 x 8.25 receipt is affixed to the front of the certificate. In very good condition, with ink cancellation through signature, two revenue stamps affixed to document, and intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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