^Lot 227 Charles Dow

American journalist (1851–1902) who cofounded Dow Jones & Company, created the Wall Street Journal, and conceived the influential Dow Jones Industrial Average. Attractive engraved DS, signed “Charles H. Dow,” one page both sides, 14 x 16.5, April 1, 1891. A first mortgage bond for the Amity Canal, Reservoir, and Improvement Company, signed twice by Dow as trustee on the reverse. The document retains 16 of its 20 coupons in the lower margin. Irregular bottom edge from used coupons, cancellation holes to center, otherwise fine, clean condition.