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Great Britain: Gas Light and Coke Company, one share, 181[2], #1922, black printing, on vellum, red seal at left, signed by the secretary. Together with a small certificate showing payment of the 4th call for 4 shares in 1815. Formed by Royal Charter in 1812, the first gas works in the United Kingdom and the first public gas works in the world. Works were established at the Royal Mint in 1817. Acquired many smaller gas companies. Nationalised in 1948 and became the major part of North Thames Gas Board. GVF and scarce.
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