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Lot 216:
A Collection of Pan American World Airways Stock Certificates and U.S. Financial Debentures
Description
A collection of vintage financial documents and stock certificates, primarily issued by Pan American World Airways, Inc., incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. The collection includes multiple certificates for 100 shares of common stock dating from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, with specific dates including 14 May 1970, 26 April 1974, and 27 May 1975. Each Pan Am certificate features a prominent central engraved vignette of a large eagle with outstretched wings above a globe, flanked by allegorical figures and early aircraft. The documents are printed with intricate guilloche borders in various colours, including red, blue, and brown. Visible certificate numbers include C45285, NU11312, N111287, and N120923. The certificates bear printed and hand-signed signatures of company officials, including William Haewell as Chairman and J. H. Hamstra and Josiah Macy Jr. as Secretaries, alongside embossed corporate seals and transfer agent stamps. The collection also contains debentures from U.S. Financial, specifically 5.5% convertible subordinated debentures.
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