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1796 Bank of Delaware Stock Certificate. Sold for $2,500.
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John Rockefeller Letter & Stock Certificate Both Signed
Oil mogul John D. Rockefeller signed stock certificate for Standard Oil Trust, as well as a typed letter signed “John D. Rockefeller” on his personal stationery, giving thanks for birthday wishes on his 83rd birthday. Stock is signed “J.D. Rockefeller” as company President, dated 28 June 1887, for 100 shares made out to Benjamin Brewster, who, in addition to being one of the original Trustees of Standard Oil, was also a Mayflower descendant and extremely successful Gold Rush entrepreneur. He is credited with much of the early success of Standard Oil and Rockefeller served as pallbearer at his funeral. Stock certificate and letter are beautifully framed with a photograph of Rockefeller and a photograph of Brewster’s home, named “Scrooby” and now a historical inn. Stock measures 11.75″ x 7.5″, letter measures 5.5″ x 7.5″ and entire framed presentation measures 32″ x 25.75″. Folds to documents, otherwise near fine, impressively displayed. Sold for $2,734.
Thomas Edison signed stock in the Edison Storage Battery Company, presciently founded in 1901 to manufacture batteries for electric cars. Dated 17 July 1901, Edison signs ”Thomas A. Edison” as President. Attractive document printed in green and black measures 13.25” x 8”. Stock is marked as cancelled with a faint swivel through Edison’s signature, and staple punctures to left edge, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,500.
Oil mogul John D. Rockefeller signed stock certificate for Standard Oil Trust. Stock is signed ”J.D. Rockefeller” as company President. Certificate for 100 shares in the United States’ first giant business trust is dated 26 December 1884, made out to Eliza J. Sweetser with serial number A468. Countersigned by Henry Flagler as Secretary, and the Treasurer. Stock measures 16” x 7.75”. Glue remnants where stub has been attached to stock, overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $2,330.
John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Trust Stock Certificate Signed as President of the Company — 1889
Oil mogul John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Trust stock certificate signed ”J.D. Rockefeller” as company President. Certificate for 10 shares in the United States’ first giant business trust is dated 22 May 1899 and made out to H.M. Flager, the company secretary and one of the six original Standard Oil co-founders. Countersigned by Flagler and also by the treasurer. With serial number 5777 and a cancellation stamp dated 20 June 1890. Measures 15.5” x 7.75”. Near fine. Sold for $1,875.
Thomas Edison Signed Stock Certificate for ”Edison Phonograph Works”
Thomas Edison signs a stock certificate ”Thos A Edison” as President of Edison Phonograph Works of New Jersey. Dated 18 May 1888, the year of the company’s founding, it’s issued to R.L. Cutting in the amount of 200 shares. Best known as inventor of the incandescent light bulb, Edison was also the genius behind the phonograph, kinetoscope (an early machine to view motion pictures), ore-mill machinery, the dictating machine and more. With the phonograph, Edison pioneered sound recording. Stock certificate measures approximately 8” x 4”. Some discoloration along left side and various unobtrusive cancellation marks. In very good condition with a bold signature by Edison. Sold for $2,520.
Thomas Edison signed stock in the Edison Storage Battery Company, presciently founded in 1901 to manufacture batteries for electric cars. Dated 17 July 1901, Edison signs ”Thomas A. Edison” as President. Attractive document printed in green and black measures 13.25” x 8”. Stock is marked as cancelled with a faint swivel through Edison’s signature, and staple punctures to left edge, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,500.
Thomas Edison Signed Check with a Dark Autograph
Thomas Edison check signed “Thos A Edison” as president of the Edison Botanic Research Corporation. Check from the EBRC is dated 26 December 1928 and made out to William H. Hacid in the amount of $37.00. Measures 8.25″ x 3″. Standard cancellations, else near fine. Sold for $845.
Thomas Edison signed check upon the Edison Botanic Research Corporation account. Written to Clevens & Phelps Inc. for $120.70, undated check is signed ”Thos. A. Edison”. Measures 8.25” x 3”. Toning and usual bank cancellation marks. Also includes a 6.25” x 3.5” Thomas Edison 100th Anniversary First Day Cover, postmarked 11 February 1947. Both are matted to an overall size of 13.5” x 13.25”. Near fine condition. Sold for $825.
Thomas Edison Signed Edison Botanic Research Corporation Check
Thomas Edison check signed with his famous umbrella signature during the penultimate year of his life. The great inventor signs ”Thos A. Edison” as President of his Edison Botanic Research Corporation. Check, date stamped 18 December 1929 is also signed by the company’s treasurer, addressed to a Charles Dally in the amount of twenty-seven dollars. Measures 8.5” x 3”. Check has been matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5” x 22.25”. Standard bank cancellations, else near fine. Sold for $787.
Thomas Edison Signed Check — Dated 16 January 1929
Thomas Edison signed check, dated 16 January 1929. Written to J.O. Miller for $80.00, check is printed Edison Botanic Research Corporation, West Orange, New Jersey and signed ”Thos. A. Edison.” Measures 8.25” x 3”. Toned with the bank cancellation perforations partially affecting signature, overall very good. Sold for $649.
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1796 Bank of Delaware stock certificate