Vintage 1960s Atlantic Richfield Stock Certificate, Orange, Oil Americana!

Vintage 1960s Atlantic Richfield Stock Certificate, Orange, Oil Americana!

12" x 8"  ~  Little to no wear. 

ARCO was established in 1966 as the Atlantic Richfield Company, an independent oil and gas company formed from the merger of Atlantic Petroleum and the Richfield Oil Corporation. These are some of the earliest stocks from the company's formation.

ARCO is a brand of gasoline stations owned by Marathon Petroleum. BP, which formerly owned the brand, uses it in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington, while Marathon has rights for the rest of the United States and Mexico.

Imagine enhancing your living space with this rare vintage collectible, a unique piece of home decor for any room! Stock certificates, like this one, are a truly scarce commodity. They become increasingly difficult to acquire once they enter museums and private collections. With such limited availability, this is a unique and privileged opportunity to own a piece of history.

My photographs can only capture a fraction of the beauty of these stock certificates. They were meticulously printed on heavy paper stock, similar to a dollar bill but stiffer and more durable, ensuring their vibrancy and newness for a long time. This unique feature, coupled with the variety of exciting signatures they bear, from the company President and Secretary to other historical figures, adds significant provenance and value to an already valuable item. The weight of the paper, the vibrancy of the ink, and the historical significance of the signatures, each a direct link to the past, all contribute to the worth of this item.