Partly-printed DS, signed “J. D. Rockefeller" and "H. M. Flagler,” one page, 11.75 x 7.75, December 8, 1882. Stock certificate for 1000 shares in Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust issued to Charles F. G. Heye, signed at the conclusion by John D. Rockefeller as president, Henry M. Flagler as secretary, and Jabez A. Bostwick as treasurer. In fine condition.
John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) was a business magnate and philanthropist whose Standard Oil empire made him the wealthiest man in the world. Henry Flagler (1830-1913) was a real estate and railroad entrepreneur who also co-founded Standard Oil, remembered for his efforts to make Florida the 'Newport of the South' by providing extensive rail access and grand hotels to lure wealthy vacationers.
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