Addison G. Jerome - Rochester and Syracuse Railroad

ADDISON G. JEROME, Securities Broker. By 1863, he had amassed a fortune in the stock market and had established his own banking house which enjoyed great success due to his enviable and very well-deserved reputation on Wall Street. Later his luck changed and he died virtually penniless. Pair of Stock Transfers, 1852-53, one issued to Jerome, the other boldly signed by him. Rare and Important!!! Lot includes both transfers and a portrait of Jerome.