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John D. Rockefeller - Four Standard Oil Trust Certificates with signed Transfer Document

Inv# AG1169
John D. Rockefeller - Four Standard Oil Trust Certificates with signed Transfer Document
Years: 1911-16
John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), Industrialist, Philanthropist. Rockefeller formed the first oil trust at the age of 30. He monopolized 85% of the industry and became the world's first billionaire. He hated waste and would target poorly run segments of the industry, driving poorly run competition out of business. He became the most detested man in the country and had a bodyguard continuously. Rockefeller gave 3/4 of a billion dollars to science and education. In one of the 1st public relations campaigns in history, Rockefeller would give a shiny new dime to whomever he would meet. Stock signed at front by John D. Archbold (1848-1916), Oil Magnate, Capitalist. Dominant in the organization of Standard Oil. Served as President of Standard Oil Co of NJ from 1911-16. Four 100 Share Certificates are issued to John D. Rockefeller. A Transfer document is signed by Rockefeller as Trustee. This 5 Piece Group is Unique and so very Exciting!
Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.
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