Over the years, those documents have financed numerous causes, industries and companies which have in turn greatly influenced our past. Certificates in good condition cost more, but are a better investment and will be much easier to sell later. By definition, rare documents will generate an imbalance between supply and demand, thus increasing their value. Moreover, as more collectors are framing their certificates, they seek out attractive material. The age of a particular certificate is the cornerstone to value assessment.
Great age adds historical interest and often indicates rarity.
Moreover, the art work on older pieces is generally much more intricate. In today's market, there is a definite value line separating documents issued prior to 1900 from those more recent. Use our site map .