Scripophlly draws collectors because of the themed, dramatic art and historical representation each old bond or stock certificate holds. The mostly defunct, but sometimes live, original documents portray great historic themes of discovery, new technology, and financial institutions. Now back in print, this edition offers essential hobby background information, an overview of main collecting themes by country and subject, and advice on building, maintaining, valuing, and selling a collection. Reveals world-wide financial history through the coverage of financial documents in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Great Britain, Russia, South Africa, Central and South America, and the United States. Appendices list dealers, auction houses, publications, societies, and other places collectors can obtain certificates.