Description: ORIGINAL 1900 EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE (Paris World Fair) BOND!The 1900 Paris World's Fair was as big an event in Europe as was the Columbian World Fair in the U.S. It was here that the Eiffel Tower was unveiled and new century cutting edge advances in science, architecture, transportation and the arts were heralded to the world. This bond, issued in 1896, gave the purchaser 20 lottery tickets as well as numerous other advantages (avantages) including entry tickets and reduced rail/ship fare from all over France and even its overseas colonies! It consists of TWO sheets, one with the pictorial bond on front (as shown in first scan) and the statutes of the offering on back. The other sheet contains costs/schedules of the mentioned transportation lines, dates/amounts of the lottery drawings and a STAMPED FAIR ENTRANCE TICKET! (part of the lottery sheet may be clipped and serial number may vary). Only complete 8-pane set on eBay at the lowest price anywhere!! Very choice, clean and crisp....no more than 1-2 light folds!The bond design is as beautiful as any early French banknote or art nouveau poster. The whole ensemble is a living piece of history that takes you back over 120 years! Exceptionally clean and crisp, this is a premiere collectible ideal for framing!. RARE!! Collector Value $250. Buy Now for $74.95 and SAVE 70%!! LIMITED TIME LIMITED SUPPLY OFFER! Don't lose it!!
Price: 74.95 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-11-28T11:39:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Type: Bond Certificates
Year: 1900
Country: France
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Certification: Uncertified
