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Auction: 316 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 634

New York & Harlem RR (NY) 1873. 100 shs. Orange imprinted revenue stamp. Train. Dog, lower left. Signed by William H. Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius Vanderbilt. POC. F-VF. The Commodore initially thought that William was not worthy of inheriting his business empire. One day, William outsmarted the Commodore on a deal involving the purchase of a load of hay, and the Commodore relented and put him in charge of his Staten Island railroad interests. William made the most of the opportunity, and eventually took charge of the Commodore´s holdings.

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