{"product_id":"bon-a-lot-25-francs-exposition-universelle-1889-ancien-titre-au-porteur-vintage","title":"Good for lot 25 francs Universal Exhibition 1889 old bearer bond vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old document is a 25-franc bond issued for the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris, visible on the front. The title reads \"Exposition Universelle de 1889 - 1,200,000 Bons à Lots de 25 francs\" and the number 653,377, printed in blue. The presentation is typical of late 19th-century financial securities, with a wide decorative border featuring floral and geometric motifs, printed in blue on a cream background. The document is adorned with two allegories: on the left, a putto standing next to the monogram \"RF\" (République Française - French Republic) and on the right, a seated woman holding a child, in a classical setting. A red stamp \"Exposition Universelle 1889\" is visible in the lower left part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe period typography, artistic framing, and explicit mention of the Universal Exhibition firmly place this document at the very end of the 19th century. Several printed manuscript signatures are present at the bottom of the document, reinforcing its official nature. The bond features a detailed table of draws and reimbursements, as well as instructions for use. The entire text is printed in blue, with varying font sizes to prioritize key information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper surface shows a distinct patina, characterized by age spots, typical of old documents exposed to air and light over a long period. The edges of the document, particularly on the left, show an original wavy cut, a common detail on this type of bearer securities. The texture of the paper, visible in the photo, reveals an old, unsmoothed grain, which testifies to period printing and manufacturing processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations and graphic composition recall the French academic style of the late 19th century, with an aesthetic close to the emerging Art Nouveau, particularly in the finesse of the motifs and the elegance of the frame. No details indicate a specific brand or manufacturer on the visible side, but the mentions \"Massias Del.\" and \"G. Richard SC.\" at the bottom of the document designate the designer and engraver respectively, a common practice on financial securities of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bond is a collectible document representative of financial issues related to major French universal exhibitions. The visible side shows no apparent detachable coupon or recent handwritten annotation. The decoration is intact on the photographed area, without any notable tears or missing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Patina, age spots, and traces of use visible on the front. Original wavy edges, no obvious missing parts on the visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The 1889 Universal Exhibition, for which this bond was issued, saw the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower. The bonds were used to finance the event: each buyer participated in a lottery whose draws and reimbursements were guaranteed by the Crédit Foncier de France, as indicated on the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and financial securities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique financial security, 1889 Exhibition bond, vintage paper value, do\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489821151559,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_50ac46d8-3670-40c2-b5a7-27985adb39ec.jpg?v=1785631902","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/bon-a-lot-25-francs-exposition-universelle-1889-ancien-titre-au-porteur-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}