REF. NO. | DENOMINATION | DESCRIPTION | NO.ISSUED | CONDITION | VALUE |
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101 | 10 shares scrip | 1840, black | #279 | EF | £80-100 |
West India Immigration Society
Formed in 1840 to promote immigration to the West Indian plantations which had fallen into poor condition following the abolishment of slavery in 1838. Achieved some success but was wound up in 1847.
Capital £100,000 in shares of £20.
1840