Union Canal Company Stock Book with Orig

Stock certificate book for the Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania. Book contains 33 unissued certificates measuring 7.5" x 21" including receipt portion. Certificate features vignette with allegorical figures with canal in background. Certificate also states incorporation date of company being 1833 with shares costing $200 each. Book exhibits some spine/hinge weakness with some damage to cover and light foxing to interior. Original copper engraving plate for certificates accompanies book. Plate measures 6.75" x 21.25" with makers name " JB Keim, Phila" on reverse. Plate surface exhibits some discoloration.