WTC Air Freight Share Certificate 1974 California Aviation Stock

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WTC Air Freight Share Certificate 1974 California Aviation Stock

An authentic 1974 WTC Air Freight share certificate, printed by the American Bank Note Company and issued in California. A vivid piece of mid-1970s aviation and corporate history, featuring elegant green engraving and the firm’s distinctive aviation insignia.

Measurements: approx. 12 x 8 inches
Date: May 30, 1974
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.

Evoking the ambitious energy of 1970s American commerce, this original share certificate represents 200 shares in WTC Air Freight Inc., a California-based air logistics company incorporated in the 1960s. Dated May 30, 1974, it captures the spirit of a time when air freight connected continents and reshaped the global economy.

The certificate’s crisp green border and detailed engraving by the American Bank Note Company make it a striking example of financial design from the era. The company’s stylised aviation logo and aircraft motif symbolise progress, precision, and international trade. With endorsements and transfer stamps on the reverse — including those from Baine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis and Newhard, Cook & Co. — this document reflects authentic transactional use within mid-century corporate markets.

Collectors of aviation, business history, or American financial ephemera will appreciate the tangible connection this certificate provides to the golden age of air commerce. Preserving this document ensures the survival of a finely crafted artifact that embodies both artistic skill and the spirit of enterprise.

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