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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image depicts a historical stock certificate from "Sociedad Ferrocarriles de Montaña a Grandes Pendientes, " which translates to "Mountain Railway Society with Great Slopes. " The document is intricately designed, featuring elaborate borders and vignettes that include scenic mountainous landscapes, a train ascending an incline, and architectural structures. It appears to be issued in Barcelona as indicated by the text at the top left corner. The central illustration showcases a picturesque view of mountains with a railway line cutting through them—a testament to the engineering feats of the era. The face value of this particular share is "De Cien Pesetas" or one hundred pesetas, which was once Spanish currency before the adoption of the euro. The certificate has various stamps and signatures indicating its authenticity and transaction history. Notably, there are handwritten notes and official seals overlaid on it. The date mentioned on one of these seals suggests that this document may have been active or recognized officially around November 2nd (without visible year). At the bottom center, we see that 1, 500, 000 pesetas were designated as social capital for this venture. This piece serves not only as financial documentation but also as an artifact reflecting both economic history and graphic design from an earlier period when such certificates were common in business transactions.
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