^Lot 269 William Paine

American financier (1855–1929) who co-founded the Paine-Webber brokerage firm. DS, signed “Wm. A. Paine,” one page both sides, 11.25 x 8.25, December 21, 1920. Stock certificate for 100 shares in the Lake Copper Company issued to Benjamin Goldsmith, signed at the conclusion by Paine as the company’s president. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, cancellation hole to signature, light soiling to borders, and several other stamps.