1954 Sunray Oil Corporation 26 Shares Stock Certificate – American Bank Note Co.
1954 Sunray Oil Corporation 26 Shares Stock Certificate – American Bank Note Co.
Original 1954 Sunray Oil Corporation common stock certificate, issued for 26 shares and dated March 9, 1954.
This attractive vintage security features an elaborate engraved border and a detailed central vignette representing the petroleum industry, including oil derricks, industrial equipment, a globe and the historic Sunray “Natural Power Oils” emblem.
Certificate No. N078423 was issued to Martin Bosze for 26 shares of common stock. The certificate was produced by the American Bank Note Company, one of America's most important security printers.
The reverse retains its original corporate text and a signed transfer dated November 14, 1968. Cancellation perforations and corporate markings remain visible, documenting the certificate's actual use.
Sunray Oil Corporation became part of the larger history of the American petroleum industry, merging with Mid-Continent Oil in 1955 and eventually becoming associated with Sun Oil.
An attractive piece of original petroleum-industry ephemera for collectors of scripophily, American oil history, vintage securities and corporate memorabilia.
Details: Sunray Oil Corporation · Common Stock · 26 Shares · Certificate N078423 · March 9, 1954 · Delaware corporation · American Bank Note Company · Issued and cancelled.
Condition: Vintage circulated/cancelled condition with original cancellation perforations, transfer notation, fold lines, toning and normal age-related handling wear. The engraving remains attractive and well defined. Please review both sides in the photographs.