1951 Lease Agreement – Cornwall Buildings, Newhall Street, Birmingham

Description

Product Description:

Step back in time with this authentic 1951 vintage lease agreement from Cornwall Buildings Ltd of Birmingham, UK. This original legal document details a lease between Cornwall Buildings Limited and Sydney Fred Williams of Harry Lansdale & Company, highlighting early 1950s commercial property agreements in the heart of Birmingham.

This fascinating piece of British legal and architectural history includes:

• Typewritten legal terms and clauses

• Classic red tax stamp (“Five Shillings”)

• Handwritten date and names

• Official embossed seal from the Inland Revenue

• Period-specific typography and layout

Perfect for collectors of vintage legal documents, urban history enthusiasts, and those seeking authentic ephemera for framing or research. A rare and original piece that brings 20th-century Birmingham to life.

Key Features:

• Dated: 5th June 1951

• Location: 45 Newhall Street, Birmingham

• Format: Typed legal lease on parchment-style paper

• Size: Approx. A4 or legal size (exact dimensions can be confirmed)

• Condition: Good vintage condition, slight yellowing consistent with age