Crowell Collier and Macmillan Inc Share Certificate 1969

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Crowell Collier and Macmillan Inc Share Certificate 1969

Original 1969 Crowell Collier and Macmillan Inc share certificate, issued to Harris Upham & Co. A beautifully engraved document printed in green with a classical allegorical vignette, representing the heritage of American publishing and education.

Measurements: approx. 12 x 8 inches
Date: December 17, 1969
Condition: In decent vintage condition; minor age toning and archival wear visible. Please inspect images carefully for full details.
Internal notes: QC passed

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FOR COLLECTIBLE PURPOSES ONLY. This is a vintage, cancelled share certificate and holds no financial value. A fantastic piece of scripophily / industrial history.

This authentic Crowell Collier and Macmillan Inc share certificate, dated December 17, 1969, is a refined example of American financial engraving from the late twentieth century. Printed in green and black by the American Bank Note Company, it features an allegorical vignette of three figures representing enlightenment and creativity — a fitting symbol for a company whose influence extended through publishing, education, and media. The composition, with its finely balanced borders and decorative seal, captures the dignified design language of post-war American corporate documentation.

Issued for one hundred shares to the brokerage firm Harris Upham & Co. of New York, this certificate reflects the transitional era when traditional publishing houses were evolving into diversified educational conglomerates. Crowell Collier and Macmillan, incorporated under the laws of Delaware, was known for its role in the growth of modern educational publishing — a legacy that would later merge into the global Macmillan brand. Each engraved detail, from the typography to the embossing of the corporate seal, demonstrates the enduring craftsmanship of American Bank Note’s master printers.

Measuring approximately 12 x 8 inches, the certificate remains in decent vintage condition with light age toning and minor archival wear consistent with age. More than half a century old, it stands as a tangible reminder of the era when American publishing was both a cultural force and a thriving commercial enterprise. Collectors of vintage stock certificates, publishing memorabilia, or engraved financial art will appreciate its historical importance and visual charm.

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