This obviates the need to continue to try to win the issue state-by-state over time, and it creates a guarantee that cannot easily be undermined or withdrawn by state legislatures and the political process.

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The seller, FlyersComics, had the issue graded and encapsulated by the Certified Guarantee Company, which gave the book a desirable 9.9 rating.

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Rather than stepping in to guarantee the share issue, the company has reportedly offered to lend money to Kvaerner, using a financial vehicle called a convertible loan.

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