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Confederate Blockade Runner Bond- the Chicora Co

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,200.00 USD
Confederate Blockade Runner Bond- the Chicora Co
<B>Confederate Blockade Runner Bond. The Chicora Company</B></I> was famous for its importing and exporting business and owned the famous paddlewheel steamers <I>The General Beauregard,</B></I> <I>The Chicora</B></I> and <I>The Wando.</B></I> The bearer "George W. Williams" is entitled to one share for $1,000. Dated February 6, 1865 this certificate measures 8.25" x 5" and is printed on typical blue imported paper. These bonds were sold to build blockade-runners for the South and this one even has a red ink payment notation for July 20, 1869. A great Civil War certificate issued to help fight the war.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)