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An Early French Coal Mining Stock - Fosses A Charbon De Mr. Le Marquis De Traisnel

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An Early French Coal Mining Stock - Fosses A Charbon De Mr. Le Marquis De Traisnel
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1781, France. A large stock certificate measuring 10" x 15". Black. Fine vignette of the Traisnel arms, with three Bourbon Fleur-de-Lis. the Marquis' mines were located at Aniche, near Douai. The concession dates from 1774. The mines were very difficult to work as they were very thin and irregular seams of coal. The company later became the Companie des Mines d'Aniche, which became one of the most important coal mining companies in France. The share is signed by MARQUIS TRAISNEL. Some scattered foxing at margin. Uncancelled and Very Fine.