Lot 699
Northern Liberties Gas Works Stock Certificates. Collection of ninety delicately engraved, blank stock certificates with Philadelphia's Northern Liberties' Gas Works. The company, founded by Joseph Gratz in 1840, was one of the first public utilities in America, and, delivered gas to homes and businesses for lighting and heating. Stocks are trimmed, often irregularly, toning to most edges. Otherwise, in fine condition overall.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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