Composite Type Bar Company
Composite Type Bar Company
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Product Details
CompanyComposite Type Bar Company
Certificate Type
Capital Stock
Date Issued
April 24, 1902
Canceled
No
Printer
American Bank Note Company
Signatures
Hand signed
Approximate Size
10 3/4" (w) by 7" (h)
Images
Show the exact certificate you will receive
Guaranteed Authentic
Yes
Additional Details
NA
Historical Context
The Composite Type Bar Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey on March 23, 1897, and was based at 260 West Broadway in New York City.
This company owned the patents and inventions for the manufacture of the Composite Type Bar Machine, an invention designed to greatly reduce the cost and to improve the art of typesetting and printing.
The machine occupied a floor space of but two feet square, was three feet ten inches in height, weighed 250 pounds, and required less than one-tenth horsepower to operate. These items were but a fraction of the dimensions of all other typesetting or casting machines at the time.
The Composite Type Bar Machine is the only one which did away entirely with the distribution of type or matrices, thus greatly simplifying the working mechanism, reducing the liability to get cut of order, and accounting largely for its small size. The type molds, of which there were ninety-two, were maintained in a fixed relation to a mold-bar, and when the machine was running under ordinary speed, the type was being cast at the rate of 2,500 per minute and deposited in a magazine ready to be used by the operator. The typecasting was done automatically and independently of the operator, who by manipulating the keyboard simply assembled the previously cast type into lines, when the automatic machinery again took it up and after aligning the type perfectly from its face and justifying it, fused the base of the line of loose type into a bar and discharged it into a galley. All this was done as rapidly as the operator could work the keyboard.
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Additional Information
Certificates carry no value on any of today's financial indexes and no transfer of ownership is implied. All items offered are collectible in nature only. So, you can frame them, but you can't cash them in!
All of our pieces are original - we do not sell reproductions. If you ever find out that one of our pieces is not authentic, you may return it for a full refund of the purchase price and any associated shipping charges.
FAQ
Are the certificates offered on your site genuine or reproductions?
All of the certificates you see on our site are genuine pieces, we do not sell any reproductions.Are the certificates you sell negotiable on any of today's stock markets or indexes?
No. All of the pieces we sell are either canceled or obsolete and have collectible value only. Â
Are the images presented in your product listings of the exact piece I will receive?
It depends. We try to present images of the exact piece you will receive whenever possible. However, when we are offering quantities of a piece, this is impossible. Within every product page we detail whether or not you will be receiving the exact certificate listed, or if the image is a representative example of the one you will receive. Â
How will you ship my order and how much do you charge?Â
We ship all orders via the United States Postal Service. Most domestic orders are shipped via Ground Advantage. USPS International, Priority and Express Mail, UPS and DHL services are also available, and costs are calculated during checkout. Current charges may be reviewed here.
Can I return my purchase?Â
Absolutely. You may return any merchandise, for any reason, within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund of the purchase price.
We guarantee all of our pieces to be authentic. If you ever determine that a piece is not authentic, it may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price as well as any associated shipping charges.
Shipping
If your order exceeds $35, and the shipping address is within the United States, shipping via USPS Ground Advantage is FREE!
We make every effort to ship out all orders within 24 hours of receipt.
We ship the majority of orders via the USPS, with domestic orders using the Ground Advantage service.
Shipping is calculated during checkout. Upgraded services such as Priority and Express Mail, as well as UPS and DHL options, are also available.
As soon as your order is shipped you will receive your tracking information via email.
OVERSEAS ORDERS PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DECLARE FULL ORDER VALUE ON ALL SHIPMENTS. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL VAT/CUSTOMS CHARGES.
Returns
Our goal is to make sure every item you receive is exactly what you had in mind. If you not happy with your purchase, weâll help you get it sorted in a timely and professional manner.
You can return anything we offer for an exchange, refund or store credit within 30 days of delivery. Return shipping costs may apply, and the item must be in its original condition and packaging.
Any shipping charges collected on the original order are not eligible for a refund.