Scripophily, collecting old stock certificates, is the fastest growing hobby in America. It touches elements of many different collectible areas including numismatics, paper, and advertising. This comprehensive pictorial price guide for world stocks and bonds has a heavy U.S. focus and provides more than 6,500 listings with prices and detailed descriptions, and more than 2,500 illustrations of certificates. Discover the history of stocks and bonds and how to get started in the hobby.