Old Share Mining Company Djebel Felten 1907 vintage financial document

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Description

This document, visible in the photo, is an old bearer share certificate issued by the Société Minière du Djebel Felten. It is a vintage financial instrument, dated August 5, 1907, printed in Paris. The document features a wide decorative border typical of the early 20th century, with an ornate frame and classic red-brown lettering on a cream background in the central text.

The upper part of the document clearly states "Société Minière du Djebel Felten" as well as the main characteristics of the issue: "Action de Deux Cent Cinquante Francs au Porteur" (Bearer Share of Two Hundred and Fifty Francs) and "entièrement libérée" (fully paid). Several handwritten signatures are visible at the bottom, attesting to its period authenticity. The share number "10754" is also clearly legible.

Overlaid official stamps and handwritten notes testify to the history of repayments and general meeting decisions, making it both an administrative and heritage document. The lower part of the certificate contains a series of stamped boxes, each indicating a partial repayment with date and amount, several of which are clearly legible (e.g.: "62.50 per share, May 23, 1917", "87.50 per share, March 20, 1918").

The visible side shows excellent legibility of all main inscriptions, with good preservation of the original colors and printing. The paper shows a slight, uniform patina, typical of old financial documents, with no tearing or major alteration visible in the photo.

The graphic elements, typography, and layout perfectly match the style of French shares from the early 20th century, enhancing the historical value of this document.

Condition

Used antique item, sold as is. The visible side is in good general condition with a period patina. Some traces of use or archival marks may be present, with no major defect apparent in the photo.

Did you know? Bearer shares like this were commonly used in France until the mid-20th century. They allowed their holder to exercise financial rights without being nominally registered in the company's books. The Société Minière du Djebel Felten exploited mining resources in the Maghreb during the colonial era, a booming sector in the early 1900s.

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