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Auction: 22140 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World - e-Auction
Lot: 281

Great Britain: English Electric Company Limited, ordinary stock, 19[39], #5117, blue printing, red seal, differing somewhat from the previous lot. Formed in 1918 to amalgamate 5 businesses which had been producing armaments, munitions and aircraft during the War. Initially concentrated on electric motors, locomotives and diesel engines but later produced consumer electronics and especially aircraft. Produced the Canberra (B-57) jet bomber and Lightening jet fighter. Merged in 1960 to form British Aircraft Corporation (BAC). GVF and scarce.

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Estimate
£35 to £40

Starting price
£30