Item #319321 W. B. Forshay Co. (partial payment certificate). W. B. Co Forshay.

W. B. Forshay Co. (partial payment certificate)

W. B. Forshay Co., 1929. Print. Item #319321

'Partial Payment Certificate' issued by W. B. Forshay Co. printed on pale green paper with dark green decorated borders. 7.75 x 11.4 inches. Very good copy previously folded. With invoices from W.B. Forshay Co., dated 10-5-29 and 11-5-29 requesting payment on contract. Wilbur B. Forshay was a businessman who made a fortune buying utilities throughout the midwest in the early 20th century. In 1932 he was convicted of conducting a pyramid scheme with shares of his stock. He was sentenced to prison, serving 3 years. He was granted a full pardon by Truman in 1947.

Price: $16.00

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