This extremely rare 1928 stock certificate from the Yates Ranch Oil & Royalties Company is a standout piece of American oil history. Hand-signed by the company president, J. Hoover, and incorporated in Fort Worth, Texas, this vintage certificate is a premier find for oil history collectors, stock certificate enthusiasts, and Texas memorabilia lovers.

The Yates Oilfield was discovered in 1926 by Ira G. Yates on his Pecos County ranch, launching a legendary Texas oil boom. Ira and Ann Yates became instant millionaires, and their story remains a cornerstone of early 20th-century Texas oil lore.

From a modest 45,000 barrels in 1926, production surged to over 29 million barrels at its peak by 1929, marking the
Yates field as one of the greatest oil discoveries in U.S. history.

This is a very rare stock certificate from a pivotal era in American oil investment history.

Condition: as pictured. Printed by Goes.