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[AVIATION]. Sample Stock Certificates and Information Letter for New York and Suburban Air Lines, Inc. [New York: ca. 1929]. Three sample stock certificates, two printed in blue and black, one printed in brown and black. Approximately 211 x 278 mm. And two corrected proof copies of the “Aerial Charter” form. Approximately 301 x 230 mm. Both with the inkstamp stating that these are proofs. Toned, worn, horizontal crease at center of both. And information sheet. April 15, 1929. Carbon copy of the proposal to establish an airline-based daily commuter service between unnamed bases outside of the city to airstrips in the New York metro area in the summer, and run routes in Florida during the winter. Approximately 279 x 217 mm. Toned, rubbed, one horizontal crease at center. This airline did take flight in July of 1934, running seaplanes between Port Washington, Glen Cove, and Oyster Bay in Long Island to the Wall Street Seaport. The airline folded after five months when commuters decided to buy their own airplanes and fly themselves.