Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. (1843-1899). The first son of William H. Vanderbilt, Cornelius succeeded to the Chairmanship of the New York Central and Hudson River and the Michigan Central Railroads. Upon his father's death, he came to be regarded as the head of the family and the chief director of its railroad empire. He constructed "The Breakers" in Newport and contributed to numerous philanthropic endeavors. 1879, New York. 12 ¾ x 7 ¾ stock certificate for 100 shares signed by "C Vanderbilt" as Treasurer. Top center engraving of a 4-4-0 locomotive emerging from a roadhouse. Stamp and punch cancelled, including a few holes through Vanderbilt's signature. Rounded bottom right corner. Fine.
