Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 19019 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World e-Auction
Lot: 260

Great Britain: Boots Pure Drug Company Ltd., a series of certificates comprising 'A' prefered ordinary shares, [1926], #4451; 'B' preference shares, [1931], #262; 'C' preference shares, [1931], #3220 and, 'D' preferred ordinary shares, [1927], #10529, all signed by John Campbell Boot as director, either 'J C Boot' or 'Trent'. Now a household name, Boots was formed in Nottingham by his father in 1849. Jesse Boot (1851-1931), retail chemist. Took over his father's business at an early age, based in Nottingham, and tranformed it into a national chain. Boot was knighted in 1909, created a baronet in 1916, and created Baron Trent, of Nottingham in 1929. He died in June 1931 and his son John Campbell Boot became 2nd Lord Trent. Generally VF (4).

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate