Northern Pacific Railroad Stock Issued To And Signed By Henry Villard

189-, New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares. OrangeBlack. Engraved vignette of a steam locomotive at top center, nice portrait vignette of Frederick Billings at bottom. Issued to and signed on verso by HENRY VILLARD, (1835-1900). In 1881 he secured direct control of the Northern Pacific Railroad and became its president. Punch cancelled and very fine.