Scarce Mining Stock Signed By Peter A. B. Widener - Philadelphia Mining And Smelting Co.

1882, Idaho. Stock certificate for 1,000 shares of the Philadelphia Mining and Smelting Company. Black. Litho. Mines located in Alturus County, Idaho. Signed as Treasurer of the company by PETER A. B. WIDENER(1834-1915) Financier. Widener was a key figure in the development of suburban street railways following the Civil War. In addition, he helped to organize many large corporations, including U.S. Steel and American Tobacco. Uncancelled and Very fine.