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International Mercantile Marine Company Issued To Irenee Dupont And Signed By Him On Verso

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International Mercantile Marine Company Issued To Irenee Dupont And Signed By Him On Verso
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1924, New Jersey. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the International Mercantile Marine. Green/Black. Vignette of steamship in harbor at top center; maiden seated on dock at bottom center. Issued to and signed on verso by IRENEE DUPONT; Industrialist. Du Pont was president of Du Pont from 1919-1926. An aggressive Irenee teamed with Pierre S., Lammot, A. Felix and others to form a syndicate for the purchase of Thomas Coleman's company stock holdings. The ensuing court battle was eventually won by the young syndicate. Very fine condition. Stamp and punch cancellations not affecting Du Pont's signature.