Western Union Corporation Share Certificate 1970

Description

Western Union Corporation Share Certificate 1970

Original 1970 Western Union Corporation share certificate issued in Delaware and engraved by the Federated Banknote Company. A beautifully detailed artefact from one of America’s most iconic communication institutions.

Measurements: approx. 12 x 8 inches
Date: June 12, 1970
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 Western Union Corporation share certificate, dated June 12, 1970, represents a piece of American communication and financial history. Printed in vivid red and black by the Federated Banknote Company, the certificate features a finely engraved image of an allegorical female figure seated against a city skyline, symbolising progress and connection — themes deeply tied to Western Union’s legacy. The intricate guilloche patterns framing the borders were designed for both aesthetic appeal and security, a hallmark of mid-century stock certificate engraving.

Issued for one hundred common shares to Glore Forgan Staats Incorporated, this certificate reflects a period when Western Union stood as a leader in telegram and telecommunication services before the digital revolution transformed global messaging. Incorporated under the laws of Delaware, the corporation’s certificates were managed through major American banks including Chase Manhattan and the First National Bank of Chicago, marking its significance within the broader network of U.S. finance. Each signature, watermark, and embossed element was produced with precision, reinforcing the certificate’s authenticity and historical weight.

Measuring approximately 12 x 8 inches, this piece remains in decent vintage condition with light toning and minor archival handling marks consistent with age. Over half a century old, it serves as a tangible reminder of the era when communication was an art of both words and wires. This certificate holds strong appeal for collectors of vintage finance documents, telecommunications history, or engraved American ephemera — a timeless relic from the golden age of corporate paper securities.

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