Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Stock Cert 1811 Start Price USD 599.00 Current Price USD 599.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 610.85 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 22, 2008 End Time Friday, August 29, 2008 Location Connecticut See more about 'Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Stock Cert 1811' Description leonandjanet Store Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Stock Cert 1811 VERY NICE The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Original Stock Certificate. One Share. Dated:  May 1, 1811. Stock Certificate # 218 Issued to William Rawle Jun. The Academy's Raised Seal is at the lower left. The names at the bottom left and right of the building image are J. J. Barralet del (on the left) and B Tanner fc (on the right). It measures about 14-5/8" by 10-3/4" Condition is very good -- signed in ink -- aged -- some tears along the edges and where the certificate was folded -- folded a number of times as you can see -- some staining in the creases -- has the engraving imprint line around the outside of the page -- some light mildew as you can see  -- for its age, it is in very good condition. ******************** The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts was founded in 1805 by painter and scientist Charles Wilson Peale, sculptor William Rush, and other artists and business leaders. It is the oldest art museum and school in the nation. The Academy continues to focus on its founding mission - that of collecting, exhibiting, and teaching fine art in America, combining st udio instruction and direct contact with historic and contemporary works of art. Through the galleries, the internationally known school of fine arts and the public programs, the Academy strives to integrate these resources, providing the student or the visitor with a unique and thrilling experience. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has been home to America's artists for 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the work of distinguished American artists, and is renowned for training fine artists. Notable alumni include Rembrandt Peale, William Harnett, Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins, Cecilia Beaux, Henry Tanner, Maxfield Parrish, Robert Henri, John Sloan, Violet Oakley, John Marin, Arthur B. Carles, Charles Sheeler, Charles Demuth, Robert Gwathmey, Edna Andrade, Charles Searles, Jody Pinto, Bo Bartlett, Vincent Desiderio, and Sarah McEneaney.   Thanks for Looking.**********************As always, we are presenting some very fine Vintage China and Glassware for your Special Table Setting.Please make us a favorite site and check in once in a while to see the new items we are presenting.Thanks from Leon and Janet. Shipping :  Our two primary methods of shipping are FedEx and USPS (Post Office). We always compare the two and use the best method for you. We add the small actual cost of Supplies. There is no charge for handling. We charge actual costs and do not make any money on the shipping charges. All Domestic USPS(US Post Office Mail) will require a delivery Confirmation(and Canada, when permitted).Attention International Buyers: New USPS Rates and Options:  Please ask for options and estimates for your country.  Registered mail for First Class Mail International is the only way you will receive a Tracking Number. As always, if you purchase more than one item, we will try to combine them to save on the shipping. Generally, we try to ship on the next business day after payment is received. Our goal is to get the item to you as quickly and as safely as possible. ------------------------------------------ We have very few returns which are based on an item by item basis.We try to describe our items to the best of our ability.  Please ask questions before you bid if you are not 100% sure of the condition, size or any other aspect.  Our items are not sold on an approval basis.  If we have made a major error in the description, we will return all monies, including the shipping both ways.   If an agreement is reached, the original item must be returned within 14 days and in 100% the original condition. Payment :  Payment is due within 10 days of the auction end. We accept Pay Pal, Bank Checks, Money Orders and Personal Checks. Please do not send foreign money of any kind or in any form. Place a Bid!