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Lot 712

Bond Certificate and Insurance Policies – "Credit Foncier Egyptien"

Collection of items issued by "Credit Foncier Egyptien", that apart from its banking functions also held some lotteries concerning profits on its securities. Palestine and Egypt, ca. 1911-1943. Hebrew, English, French and Arabic.
1. Bond certificate of "Credit Foncier Egyptien" in the amount of 250 Francs. Issued in Cairo, 1911 (printed in Paris). Five coupons.
2-6. Five certificates for "Insurance and Loans" of "Egypt Palestine" company, giving "the right to participate in the monthly benefits of Credit Foncier Egyptien shares". Four were given in 1943.
7. "Certificate for Insurance and Loans" of "Palameric Africa" company, giving "the right to participate in the monthly benefits of Credit Foncier Egyptien shares". Given in 1942.
Size and condition vary. Stains, folding marks and tears. Bond in fair condition.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.