Partly-printed DS, signed “J. D. Rockefeller" and "H. M. Flagler,” one page, 11.75 x 7.75, October 20, 1887. Stock certificate for 10 shares in Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust issued to Theodore Mallaby, signed at the conclusion by John D. Rockefeller as president, Henry M. Flagler as secretary, and Joel Francis Freeman as treasurer. In fine condition. An exceptionally nice example.



John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) was a business magnate and philanthropist whose Standard Oil empire made him the wealthiest man in the world. Henry Flagler (1830-1913) was a real estate and railroad entrepreneur who also co-founded Standard Oil, remembered for his efforts to make Florida the 'Newport of the South' by providing extensive rail access and grand hotels to lure wealthy vacationers.