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The Eastern Automobiles Supplies and Transport Company S.A.E. was established on September 11, 1918, authorized by a Firman Sultana and later by a Royal Decree on November 12, 1945. Based in Cairo, Egypt, the company was created with the objective of providing automobile supplies and transport services during a period when the automotive and transport sectors were rapidly growing.
The company's initial share capital was 150,000 Egyptian pounds, divided into 37,500 shares of 4 pounds each. This certificate represents five shares of the company, issued on April 24, 1948. The Eastern Automobiles Supplies and Transport Company operated in a historical context characterized by the increasing development of transport infrastructure in Egypt during the era of monarchy under King Farouk. The presence of significant capital reflects the strategic importance of the automotive sector for the country, which was undergoing a modernization process.
Historical Data of the Company
| Year | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Year of incorporation | September 11, 1918 |
| 1945 | Royal Decree for the company | November 12, 1945 |
| 1948 | Date of certificate | April 24, 1948 |
| 1918 | Registered office | Cairo, Egypt |
| 1918 | Initial share capital | 150,000 Egyptian pounds |
| - | Share capital at dissolution | Data not available |
| - | Revenue per year | Data not available |
| - | Year of stock exchange listing | Data not available |
| - | Year of delisting from stock exchange | Data not available |
| - | Year of company dissolution | Data not available |
Document Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Document type | Certificate of five shares |
| Nominal value | 4 Egyptian pounds per share |
| Serial number | 3199 |
| Issue date | April 24, 1948 |
| Place of issuance | Cairo |
| Decorations | Ornamental border, bilingual text (Arabic and English) |
| Printer | Whitehead Morris Egypt |
Historical Context
This share certificate was issued during a transitional period for Egypt, which, although still a monarchy, was approaching significant political and social changes. The automotive and transport industries were gaining importance as the country sought to modernize its infrastructure to support the growing economy. Companies like the Eastern Automobiles Supplies and Transport Company were crucial in meeting the increasing demands for mobility and transportation.
Artistic and Typographic Details
The document is characterized by elegant graphics, with a deep blue ornamental border framing the text written in Arabic and English. The combination of languages reflects the international nature of business and Egypt's role as a crossroads between East and West. The printing was done by Whitehead Morris Egypt, a typographer known for producing high-quality financial documents.
Provenance
This certificate may have belonged to local or foreign investors interested in participating in Egypt's economic development through the transport sector. The exact provenance of the document can be traced through the signatures present, which may be from significant figures in the economic or political realm of the time.
Valuation and Rarity
Share certificates of the Eastern Automobiles Supplies and Transport Company are relatively rare, especially in good condition. The rarity and condition of the document can significantly affect its value in the collector's market. Compared to other certificates of the same period, this represents an important fragment of Egyptian economic history related to the transport sector.
Importance of Scripophily Collecting
Collecting share and bond certificates, known as scripophily, offers not only aesthetic value but also an immersion into the economic and political history of a country. Collecting documents like this certificate from the Eastern Automobiles Supplies and Transport Company allows one to own a tangible piece of history, a document that symbolizes the investments and developments that shaped the modern world.
For collectors, displaying a historical certificate in an elegant frame or preserving it in a specialized album can enhance its appeal and preserve its quality. Additionally, these documents are ideal not only for personal collection but also as unique gifts, historical decorations, or works of art that combine history and beauty.
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