Liggett Group Inc.
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Certificate Details
You will receive the exact certificate pictured
Over 35 years old
Common stock
February 22, 1977
Issued, canceled
American Bank Note Company
Machine printed signatures
12" (w) by 8" (h)
NA
Historical Context
Some of the highlights of Liggett & Myers illustrious history...
1822 - J.E. Liggett's grandfather opens snuff shop in Belleville, Illinois
1869 - First blended cigarettes created, using a mixture of Turkish and Virginia tobaccos
1873 - Liggett forms partnership with George S. Myers and new company is incorporated as Liggett & Myers Company
1876 - Liggett & Myers introduces L&M plug chewing tobacco
1880’s - Liggett & Myers enters cigarette business
1899 - Liggett & Myers acquired by the American Tobacco Company, controlled by James B. Duke
1911 - U.S. Court of Appeals issues Dissolution Decree to The American Tobacco Company and Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company is reborn
1916 - Chesterfield becomes first cigarette to add a moisture-proof, overall cover to the paper and foil pack
1921 - Cigarettes become most-used form of tobacco
1952 - Chesterfield becomes first cigarette offered in two sizes: King and Regular
1968 - The company changes its name to Liggett & Myers, Incorporated
1970 - Eve brand is launched in regular and menthol
1976 - The company name changes to Liggett Group Inc. with Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company as a division
1980 - Liggett Group Inc. acquired by Grand Metropolitan PLC<
1981 - Liggett introduces generic cigarette concept
1983 - Liggett Group Inc. name changes to GrandMet USA and tobacco company is officially named Liggett Group Inc.
1999 - Liggett sells L&M, Lark & Chesterfield brands to Philip Morris