City of Philadelphia Six Per Cent Loan Bond, Issued to Henry Myer Phillips and Constant Guillon


One of ten intricately illustrated six percent bearer bonds issued by the City of Philadelphia. This particular bond, dated September 15, 1854, was issued to Henry Myer Phillips and Constant Guillon. The bonds feature detailed illustrations of Philadelphia City Hall, early locomotives, a wharf, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other imagery. The bond is part of a collection issued to Jewish organizations and individuals in Philadelphia during the 1850s and 1860s. The bonds show signs of age but are largely in excellent condition.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Guillon, Constant
  • Phillips, Henry M. (Henry Myer), 1811-1884
  • Phillips, Henry M.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 14