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Scarce 1896 J.B. Watkins "The True Money System for the United States" Booklet
Jabez Bunting Watkins practiced law at Champaign, Illinois, 1870-1873. Developed large business in examination of real estate titles and real estate loans. Removed to Lawrence, Kansas, 1873, enlarged business, incorporating it in 1883, as J. B. Watkins Land.Mortgage Company, starting branches in New York, 1876, London, 1878, Dallas, Texas, 1881.Beginning with 1872, invested $12,000,000 in land mortgages. Bought 1,500,000 acres of land in southwest Louisiana, 1883, from state and United States governments, on which, in 1890, he built, owned and operated 100 miles of railway, Lake Charles to Alexandria.Louisiana Established Watkins Banking Company, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1884. President Watkins National Bank, Watkins Land Mortgage Company, Gulf Land Company.President Saint Louis, Watkins & Gulf Railroad. (from: Prabook.com)
On laid paper. Cover page is in very good condition, but is detaching. Showing only minor signs of age or handling consistent with it's age - mostly toning. No fold creases, fold-overs, loss, tears or separations. Edges are clean. All text are clear and 100% legible. Overall, in very good condition. Included is the 1908 single-sheet update insert (see photo) You will receive the exact example as seen in the photos.Will display well in your collection.It measures approx. 5 3/4" x 7 3/4"
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