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SAGE, Russell (1816-1906). American railroad financier, banker and congressman. As the originator of “put and call options” he greatly changed the way speculators played the stock market. He financed Jay Gould and made a vast fortune manipulating the stock market. He became one of the shrewdest of all the great financiers. He left a fortune estimated at $70,000,000. On a 2.5”x4” card he has written “Autograph Signature Russell Sage Nov.1899.” In fine condition...........$150.00![]() |
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