Great topic, Gregoire. I’ve found the following books especially helpful over the years: “Stocks and Bonds of North American Railroads” by Terry...

I'm currently working on a personal research project documenting share certificates related to early electric tram companies in Central Europe, especi...

Unfortunately, yes—I once bought what turned out to be a modern reproduction of a 19th-century mining stock. The design was impressive, but the paper ...

That’s a lovely piece, Gregoire. The Brazil Railway Company played such a major role in developing South America’s early infrastructure—this bond is a...

Interesting topic. I’ve been collecting for a few years now, and I’ve noticed that value often depends on a combination of factors working together ra...

Great question. I’ve come across a few questionable pieces over the years, and here are a few tips that helped me: Paper quality is key. Most ge...

Fascinating piece, Jonathan. Thanks for sharing. I’ve read a bit about the Bank of England’s Conscience Fund, and it has a curious history. From what ...

Thanks for sharing this, Gregoire—what a gem! I actually came across one of these certificates last year at a small dealer fair in Bern. It featured a...

Great points so far. I’d add that scripophily often flies under the radar because there's no widespread pricing standard or grading system like there ...

I agree with both of you, and I’d also add that part of the issue might be the lack of mainstream exposure. You rarely see stock certificates featured...