Very rare partly-printed DS, signed “J. D. Rockefeller,” one page, 12 x 7.75, November 23, 1887. Stock certificate for 1000 shares in the Standard Oil Trust issued to John D. Rockefeller, signed in ink by Rockefeller as president, John Dustin Archbold as assistant secretary, and Joel Francis Freeman as treasurer. The original receipt remains attached to the left edge. 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. John Dustin Archbold (1848-1916) was one of the United States' earliest oil refiners; he became one of John D. Rockefeller's closest associates after his small company was bought out by Standard Oil, rising to vice president and effectively running the firm from 1896 until his death. A fantastic stock certificate representing a small portion of Rockefeller's vast holding in Standard Oil—a rare and desirable example given that it was issued to the company's president.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$50.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
