1: JAMES GREENLEAF & ROBERT MORRIS Start Price USD 540.00 Current Price USD 540.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 11, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Bedford, New Hampshire. USA See more about '1: JAMES GREENLEAF & ROBERT MORRIS' Description click for larger image1: JAMES GREENLEAF & ROBERT MORRIS1795, Pennsylvania. North American Land Company stock certificate number 2101 for eight hundred and thirty-three shares issued to JAMES GREENLEAF, who organized the North American Land Company along with Robert Morris and John Nicholson in February 1795, the month this certificate was issued. The company was formed by the men in order to sell six million acres of land in Pennsylvania, Virginia, George, Kentucky and the Carolinas. The certificate is also signed as president by ROBERT MORRIS (1734-1806) Philadelphia merchant and businessman who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and Signed the Declaration of Independence. In addition, Morris also founded the Bank of North America, the first private commercial bank in the nation. Unfortunately for Morris and his partners, the stock of the North American Land Company sold slowly and land values did not increase as they hoped. This, coupled with financial difficulties in England, led to the collapse of the company and Morris' imprisonment in Prune Street Debtor's Prison. Pen cancellation affects Morris' signature as president. Scalloped left edge and uneven right edge. Slight paper loss at lower edge, not affecting text. Overall a Very Good early American certificate with fine associations. 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)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!