We always deliver the pictured certificate, not a substitute similar item. 1909 Stock Certificate for 20 Shares. Company: Preston News Publishing. Measurements: 11 in x 8 1/4 in. Stock certificates may have folds, creases, tears, holes or other defects. Where legible, we attempt to research the certificate signatures, however, signatures are not authenticated or verified. Please see all pictures and note below. This is a vintage item. Please see all pictures as the primary indicator of condition, details, and flaws. As is typical of older items, there may be markings, tears, loose binding, soiling, foxing, fragile areas, rust, fading and any other type of defect common with items of this age. We do our best to mention and picture any major flaws. Most of our photographs are taken with high quality equipment and lighting, enabling users to zoom in to see a great level of detail.