[Numismatics and Stock Certificates] Stock certificates, collection of 125 Most early to mid 20th cent. (a few late 20th cent.). Var. sizes, var. countries, most unissued (perhaps a collection of sample stock certificates), most w. coupons, most mounted on paper in albums. Incl. certificates for a.o.: Allied Sumatra Plantations (1926); Anglo American Corporation of South Africa, (ca. 1938); Bataafsche Petroleum Maatschappij (ca. 1939); Bayuk Cigars; Besoeki Tabak Maatschappij (ca. 1918); Deli Batavia Rubber Maatschappij (ca. 1910); Nederlandsch-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij (ca. 1930); British Petroleum Company (BP) (1973); and Makita Electric Works (1973). Some duplicates/ variants. Normal signs of age and wear. A varied and extensive collection. (total approx. 125 in 2 albums)

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