Brewer (1836–1904) who founded the company which, in the 1890s, introduced the ‘Blue Ribbon’ brand, the ‘beer that made Milwaukee famous.’ Phillip Best Brewing Company stock certificate for one share signed “Fred Pabst” as president on the front, April 13, 1874, 12.25 x 7, including a receipt for Henry Best’s share affixed to the left-hand margin. Also signed on the reverse by Best. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light toning, a trimmed right edge, a cancellation notation in blue pencil, and ink notations in another hand, none of which affect the crisp signature. RRAuction COA.
