Description: Vintage 1960s - 1970s American Brands Inc. Stock Certificate, Tobacco Americana! 12" x 8" ~ Little to no wear. This stock has a striking vignette. These types of images will soon be extinct. The American Tobacco Company was founded in 1890. In the late 1960s, health concerns were seen as an increasing threat to the tobacco business, so management decided to diversify into other fields. It changed the corporate name to American Brands, Inc. Brown & Williamson acquired the tobacco division in 1994. Envision enriching your living space with this exceptional vintage collectible, a one-of-a-kind home decor piece for any room! Stock certificates, such as this one, are a rare find. They become increasingly difficult to obtain once they find their way into museums and private collections. These certificates are not just pieces of paper but historical artifacts, each with a unique story. The first stock certificate was issued in 1606 by the Dutch East India Company. Four hundred-seven years later, the Walt Disney Company issued one of the last paper stock certificates from a major corporation in 2013, marking the end of an era. With such limited availability, this is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. My photographs can only capture a fraction of the beauty of these stock certificates. They were meticulously printed on heavy paper stock, similar to a dollar bill but stiffer and more durable, ensuring their vibrancy and newness for a long time. This unique feature, coupled with the variety of exciting signatures they bear, from the company President and Secretary to other historical figures, adds significant provenance and value to an already valuable item. Some collectors delve into researching these signatures, a task I have refrained from as I can barely read my signature, let alone one from over 100 years ago. Given the time it would take to research thousands of certificates, my mother and I decided years ago not to bother, making each certificate a unique and unexplored treasure.
Price: 5.99 USD
Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-24T07:18:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
