1889 Chemin de Fer Riajsk-Vlasma (Vyazma) bond certificate - Russia railroad

Description

Ryazhsk, Russia is a city located 200 miles southeast of Moscow. It is an important railway junction. Viasma (Vyazma), Russia is a town and the administrative center of Vyazemsky District in the Smolensk Oblast, Russia and is located on the Vyazma River. Throughout its turbulent history, Viasma has defensed the western approaches to Moscow. Ryazhsk and Viasma are about 250 miles apart. The two cities are connected by the closest east-west railroad south of Moscow, a line that serves important coal fields. For auction is a bond certificate issued to finance this railroad. The bond was for 125 Russian Rubles and paid 3% interest. It is dated 1889 and was due 1944. The bond was issued in Belgium.
1889 Chemin de Fer Riajsk-Vlasma (Vyazma) bond certificate - Russia railroad
1889 Chemin de Fer Riajsk-Vlasma (Vyazma) bond certificate - Russia railroad
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Description
Ryazhsk, Russia is
a city located approximately 200 miles southeast of Moscow. The city is an
important railway junction
. Its history dates back to the early 1500's, when it was
established as a fortified post to protect the juncture of the Don and Oka rivers
.
Viasma (Vyazma), Russia
is a town and the
administrative center of Vyazemsky District
in the Smolensk Oblast, Russia and is located on the Vyazma River. It is about 200 miles southwest or Russia. Throughout its turbulent history, Viasma has
defensed the western approaches to Moscow.
Ryazhsk and Viasma are about 250 miles apart
. The two cities are
connected by the closest east-west railroad south of Moscow
, a line that
serves important coal fields
.
For auction is a bond certificate issued to finance this railroad
. The bond was
for 125 Russian Rubles
and
paid 3% interest
. It is
dated 1889
and was
due 1944
. The bond was
issued in Belgium
.
This is a large document; the first two images (above) cover the front, and the next two images show the back. It measures appx 17 x 12 1/2 inches and is printed on very thin paperstock. The
back side details the terms for the bond and includes an amortization table
. Language is in
Russian, French and German.
Included with the bond is a separate sheet that contains 24 bond payment coupons
; it measures appx 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Some of the bonds were clipped for redemption, but the
bond became worthless with the Russian revolution
and nationalization of the Russian railway system.
These documents are in
good condition
, even considering they are now
approaching 130 years old
. All writing/markings are from their issuance and processing. The edges show minor wear, and there are several small margin tears of 1/8-1/4 inch.
This is a great collectible for either the foreign railroad enthusiast or Russian history buff.
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