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Auction: 17017 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
Lot: 297

Southwark Bridge Company, one share, [1817], #1240, black printing, on vellum, orange seal at left depicting the bridge. Built by Rennie and opened in 1819. It had the largest iron span in the world. A financial failure due to competition from other Thames crossings such as Blackfriars and London Bridge. Crease at lower edge, VF and scarce.

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