Registered share Textile St-Maclou 1951, vintage blue financial document

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Description

This document is a registered share certificate from the "Textile St-Maclou" public limited company, dated December 12, 1951, and issued in Roubaix. The visible side features a decorative blue border, typical of French financial documents from the mid-20th century. The main heading "ACTION NOMINATIVE DE TREIZE MILLE TROIS CENTS FRANCS" (REGISTERED SHARE OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FRANCS) appears in capital letters at the center of the document, followed by the mentions "entièrement libérée" (fully paid up) and the issue date. The paper features a geometric blue frieze pattern around the entire border, very representative of the administrative aesthetic of the time.

The bottom of the page contains a series of detachable coupons numbered 1 to 32, each bearing the mention "Action n°" (Share no.) and capital indications, as well as the company's corporate name. The entire text is printed in blue on a white background, with a neat layout typical of old shares and bonds. No watermark or additional decoration is visible on the exposed side.

The full name of the company, "Société Anonyme Textile St-Maclou," as well as the address of the registered office in Wattrelos, are clearly legible at the top of the document. The upper part also specifies the share capital of 13,000,000 francs, divided into shares of 13,300 francs each. The issue date and the signature of a director are printed at the bottom of the main frame.

This type of financial document was used to certify ownership of a share of a company's capital. The condition of the paper appears good, with no tears or apparent stains on the visible side, although a slight horizontal fold is observed. All coupons are present and undeterred, which is rare for this type of old security.

The graphic style and typography perfectly match the 1950s period, highlighting the vintage and retro aspect of this financial security. This document is an authentic example of scripophily, a discipline that involves collecting old shares and bonds.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight visible creases, intact coupons. See photo for more details.

Did you know? Scripophily, or the collection of old financial securities, emerged at the end of the 19th century, when industrial growth multiplied the issuance of shares and bonds. Registered shares like this one were attributed to an identified holder, unlike bearer shares, which allowed for better tracking of holders by the company.

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