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FREDERIC PABST

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FREDERIC PABST
<p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:windowtext'>FREDERIC PABST </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:windowtext'>(d. 1904). Dutch-born American captain of industry. Known as “Captain Pabst” since his seafaring days, his brilliant management and development of the Best & Company brewery made it one of the largest manufacturing enterprises in the U.S. In 1889, the company’s name was permanently changed to Pabst. Partly printed DS “<i>Fred Pabst</i>” as president, 1p, oblong 4to, Milwaukee, Apr. 13, 1874. Beautiful Milwaukee brewery vignette at top center. Stock issue of one share of capital stock at $1,000 per share, to Henry Besh. Insignificant toning; o/w a Fine example. Very attractive. With transfer certificate glued to left edge.</span></p>