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Auction: 22140 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World - e-Auction
Lot: 267

Great Britain: Medway Steam Packet Company, one share of £2, 18[38], #499, lovely piece with vignette of paddle steamer entering harbour, black on cream paper. The company was formed in 1837 to run steamers from Chatham to Sheerness. Their service ended during WWI when the Admiralty took over their last 2 steamers. In 1919 its assetts were acquired by the New Medway Steam Packet Co. Ltd. which extended the service and continued to operate until the 1960's.EF and scarce.

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Sold for
£150

Starting price
£60