American entrepreneur (1839–1937) who entered the oil industry at the age of twenty-four and worked ruthlessly to unify his business interests into the powerful Standard Oil Trust. DS, signed “J. D. Rockefeller,” one page, 16 x 7.75, April 6, 1888. Brown stock certificate for 100 shares of Standard Oil issued to E. W. Conley, signed at the bottom, as president of Standard Oil, by Rockefeller. In very good condition, with embossed machine cancellation to signatures slightly perforating paper, attached stub to edge of certificate, scattered light toning, and previous storage folds. An eye-catching example. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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