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Columbia Pennsylvania Library Company 1829 Stock Certificate [127614]

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Columbia Pennsylvania Library Company 1829 Stock Certificate  [127614]
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Columbia Pennsylvania Library Company, Columbia, Pennsylvania, certificate No. 97, one share issued to Sarah Barber on April 6, 1829, signed by E. Green, president, and William Dick, secretary. From History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: With Biographical ..., Volume 1: "The company was organized in the spring of 1829 by the election of Evan Green, president and William Dick, secretary. A large and judicious selection of books and pamphlets were purchased." But in four years the books and property of the company were sold to pay its debts. Shareholders received $2 on each share of stock, which was worth $5. Sarah Barber and her husband John were two of the prominent citizens who were shareholders. On the rear, handwriting reads, "Paid December 12th, 1833." 6.25" x 5". Ornate border. Pristine condition.

Date: 1829
Country (if not USA):
State: Pennsylvania
City: Columbia
Provenance: Ken Prag Collection