Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon BLS 1906 Chemin de Fer Suisse

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Magnificent preferred share of the Berner-Alpenbahn-Gesellschaft Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon (BLS), issued in Bern on 27 July 1906. This legendary Swiss company operates the Lötschberg tunnel (1913), linking Bern to Valais and Italy via the Simplon — a masterpiece of Alpine railway engineering. The certificate, bilingual German-French, is part of a share capital of 45 million Swiss francs, of which 21 million is in preferred shares. The design, soberly framed with black and red neo-classical motifs, highlights the "500" watermark in large figures in the lower corners. Issue number 22381, two authentic handwritten signatures at the bottom of the document. This share bears witness to the golden age of Alpine railway construction and Swiss finance during the Belle Époque. A reference piece for any enthusiast of Swiss railway scripophily, in generally good condition despite some signs of age. An essential document for anyone collecting Alpine companies or bilingual railway certificates.

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Magnificent preferred share of the Berner-Alpenbahn-Gesellschaft Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon (BLS), issued in Bern on 27 July 1906. This legendary Swiss company operates the Lötschberg tunnel (1913), linking Bern to Valais and Italy via the Simplon — a masterpiece of Alpine railway engineering. The certificate, bilingual German-French, is part of a share capital of 45 million Swiss francs, of which 21 million is in preferred shares. The design, soberly framed with black and red neo-classical motifs, highlights the "500" watermark in large figures in the lower corners. Issue number 22381, two authentic handwritten signatures at the bottom of the document. This share bears witness to the golden age of Alpine railway construction and Swiss finance during the Belle Époque. A reference piece for any enthusiast of Swiss railway scripophily, in generally good condition despite some signs of age. An essential document for anyone collecting Alpine companies or bilingual railway certificates.

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