^Lot 258 Jay Gould

Financier known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the ‘Black Friday’ stock market crash of September 1869. Partly-printed DS, signed “Jay Gould,” one page both sides, 8 x 5, June 17, 1887. Certificate for shares in the Terminal Railroad of East St. Louis. In part: “This Certifies, that Jay Gould is entitled to sixty Shares of the Capital Stock of the Terminal Railroad of East St. Louis, having a par value of One Hundred Dollars each.” Intersecting folds, some wrinkles, and show-through from text on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition.