Lot 432
Rockefeller, John D (1839-1937) American oil magnate; founder of Standard Oil Company; philanthropist. Document Signed "J.D. Rockefeller" as President of Standard Oil Trust, August 10, 1886. An ornate, partly-engraved Stock Certificate for 100 shares issued to George H. Hopper. Countersigned by Henry M. Flagler as Secretary and by Benjamin Brewster as Treasurer. Brewster was one of the original trustees and one of the five original incorporators of Standard Oil. This brown, black and white variety is scarcer than the green, black and white more frequently seen. The 100-share amount is engraved several times, rather than the share amount being entered in manuscript as on the green certificates. The stub is attached, and the transfer has been completed on the reverse. Excellent signatures with no pen cancellation through them as is often found. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000.
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