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Jean Paul Getty Sr. (/ˈɡɛti/; December 15, 1892 – June 6, 1976) was an American-born British petroleum industrialist who founded the Getty Oil Company in 1942 and was the patriarch of the Getty family. A native of Minneapolis, he was the son of pioneer oilman George Getty. In 1957, Fortune magazine named him the richest living American, while the 1966 Guinness Book of Records named him as the world’s richest private citizen, worth an estimated $1.2 billion (approximately $7.5 billion in 2020).[4] At his death, he was worth more than $6 billion (approximately $22 billion in 2020). A book published in 1996 ranked him as the 67th richest American who ever lived, based on his wealth as a percentage of the concurrent gross national product.
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J Paul Getty Oklahoma Oil Corporation Signed Stock. Sold for over $2,000.
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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.
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.
John D. Rockefeller Typed Letter Signed Acknowledging Condolences Following the Death of His Wife of 50 Years — 1915
John D. Rockefeller typed letter signed to long-time friend, H.C. Ditmer. A grieving Rockefeller acknowledges condolences following the death of his wife of 50 years. Dated 16 March 1915, the day after Laura Rockefeller’s funeral, “…I am very appreciative of your most kind and sympathetic message.” Rockefeller was in Florida with his son when he learned that his wife had suffered a fatal heart attack. Just six months earlier, the couple had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Overall toning, else very good condition. Sold for $909.
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.
Andrew Carnegie PA RR 1861 Autograph Letter Signed
Rare Andrew Carnegie autograph letter signed dated 8 April 1861. Letter concerning new rail schedules reads in part “Under new schedules there will only be about an hour between the Express East.I thought it much better to stop the East Line.” 1pp. ink document measures 7.5″ x 9.75″, written on Pennsylvania Railroad stationery. Very good condition. Sold for $1,568.
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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J Paul Getty Oklahoma Oil Corporation signed stock