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Auction: 21141 - Bonds and Share Certificates of the World e-Auction
Lot: 352

Great Britain: East London Water Works, one share of £100, additional capital, 1847, #4482, attractive black printing, on vellum, red paper seal at left depicting Neptune. Incorporated by Act of Parliament in 1806, one of 8 water companies suplying London. In 1866 during a serious outbreak of cholera where nearly 6000 Londoners died it was found guilty of supplying contaminated water. Eventually taken over by the Metropolitan Water Board in 1903. GVF and scarce issue.

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Estimate
£60 to £80

Starting price
£50