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RARE BLOCKADE RUNNER STOCK! Confederate Blockade Runner $1,000 Share
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This is one of the rarest of all Confederate blockade runner documents. It is an original investment stock certificate from the Blockade Runner from the Atlantic Steam Packet Company. This company's bond has the distinction of being the only one to include "of the Confederate States" in its heading. This is one of the ships that took the opportunity and chance to profit by running goods through the Union naval blockade of the South. This is a printed certificate with the blanks nicely filled in in ink. The paper measures 5-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches in overall size. It has some paper loss on the right hand side that has been nicely restored. It has the printed location of issuance from Charleston, South Carolina and is dated from June 20th 1863. It is stock certificate No. 391, with an ink issuance to Mr. Thomas C. McKernea, for one $1,000 share in the There are several of other blockade runner stock certificates pictured in the book, The English Connection and one of this company's certificate is pictured in that book. On the back of the paper, it has the printing where the share could be transferred but it never was. This one is in beautiful condition and is displays superbly in all regards.
Item #: C5768 Shipping Weight:
0.6 lb
Your Price:$3,250.00 USD
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