Inventor and automotive magnate (1864-1950) who founded the Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Companies. DS, signed “R. E. Olds,” one page, 12.75 x 8.25, January 10, 1916. Certificate for 20 shares of stock in the REO Motor Car Company issued to John E. Smith, signed at the bottom by Olds as the company's president. Reverse bears a pair of affixed transfer receipts for the MacCrone Company, both dated January 1923. Certificate bears a highly attractive vignette featuring the REO 'wings' logo with female figures. In fine condition, with a cancellation hole affecting the "O" in the signature.
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