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The Laclede Gas Light Company Signed By J.S. Bache

The Laclede Gas Light Company Signed By J.S. Bache

$ 66

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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    Description

    1897, Missouri. Stock for 100 shares. Copper/White. Top center vignette of the Laclede Gas Company. Issued to the J.S. Bache &Co and signed by J.S. Bache representing the company on verso. JULIUS BACHE, (1861- 1944). Financier. Beginning his career in banking as a cashier at Leopold Cahn & Co. in 1881, Bache received an interest in the business in 1886. In 1892, the firm’s name was changed to J. S. Bache and Co. From the outset, the firm was successful financing numerous enterprises and becoming one of the best known and most active banking and brokerage houses in America. Bache was bought by Prudential to form until recently, Prudential Bache Securities. Punch cancellations slightly affect Bache’s signature on verso. Fine.