Thursday, July 14, 2011

Reference catalogue : Swedish Share Certificates Before 1850

  • Title : Svenska Aktiebrev Före 1850 - Swedish Share Certificates Before 1850 - Schwedische Aktien Vor 1850
  • Authors : Birger Strandberg, Björn Franzén
  • ID: ISBN 91-630-0421-6, published by AB Aktiesamlaren BJB, 1991
  • Languages : Swedish, English, German
  • Number of pages : 220
  • Images : mostly in black and white, a few in color, almost on every 2 pages
  • Indexes : index by date of issue on page 14
This catalogue gives an overview of Swedish share certificates issued before 1850 :
  • 16 shares dated between 1728 and 1799
  • 80 shares dated between 1800 and 1850
Many companies listed were active in the field of mining, canals, bridges, banking, shipping, shipyards, early trading companies, health resorts, sports and recreation and many more. Less usual themes included : a billiard club, swimming and horse riding schools, and even a 'share in a stallion' is present.  Many rarities.
F.L.

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