People who collect antique stock certificates (Scripophily) often collect based on a particular characteristic (theme) common to the certificates they like. This is the second in a series of three articles that describe and gives examples of popular themes.
Most people collect antique stock certificates by type, or theme, to give a common thread to their collection and to add passion to the search for specific certificates (though most of us also “cheat? and collect others just because we like them). Collecting themes also provides a logical way to organize or display your favorite stock certificates.