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BENJAMIN ALTMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK - HFSID 226276Check signed by Benjamin Altman for $23.60, dated February 7, 1906, and payable to Park & Tilford. Drawn on the Chemical National Bank of New York, it represents a transaction from the year Altman opened his Fifth Avenue store.
Price: $480.00
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BENJAMIN ALTMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/16/1905 - HFSID 322009Check signed by "Benjamin Altman" in black ink, dated December 16, 1905. It is payable to "Lewis + Conger" for $13.61, drawn on the Chemical National Bank of New York. Altman was the founder of B. Altman & Co.
Sale Price $375.00
$440.00
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AUGUST BELMONT II - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/03/1891 - HFSID 28649Check signed by August Belmont II for $241.00 to E. M. Norwood, dated January 3, 1891, in New York. Endorsed on verso by E. M. Norwood. Belmont was influential in horseracing and took over August Belmont & Company in 1890.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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AUGUST BELMONT SR. - CHECK ENDORSED 11/10/1882 - HFSID 56835Check endorsed by August Belmont, Sr. with the signature "August Belmont", dated November 10, 1882, and drawn on The Freemans National Bank for $4,410.00 to Christine Nilsson Rouzoud. Belmont was a prominent banker and diplomat.
Price: $400.00
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PRESIDENT YITZHAK BEN-ZVI (ISRAEL) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/21/1948 - HFSID 83051Check signed by Yitzhak Ben-Zvi in Hebrew as "Y. Ben-Zvi", dated June 21, 1948, drawn on the account of the Vaad Leumi National Council. Endorsed by Z. Vilner, notable as the second President of Israel shortly after independence.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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PRESIDENT YITZHAK BEN-ZVI (ISRAEL) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/06/1948 - HFSID 101584Check signed by Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, inscribed as "Y. Ben-Zvi" in Hebrew, dated July 6, 1948, shortly after Israel's independence. Ben-Zvi served as Israel's second President and was a key figure in the founding of the state.
Sale Price $725.00
$850.00
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PRESIDENT YITZHAK BEN-ZVI (ISRAEL) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 1948 - HFSID 101585Check signed by Yitzhak Ben-Zvi in Hebrew, dated June 1948, the year of Israel's independence. It includes the signature "Y. Ben-Zvi", is endorsed on the verso, and features a revenue stamp depicting the British Mandate of Palestine.
Price: $450.00
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PRESIDENT YITZHAK BEN-ZVI (ISRAEL) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 1948 - HFSID 101587Check signed by Yitzhak Ben-Zvi as President of Vaad Leumi National Council, dated 6 June 1948. Signed with "Y. Ben-Zvi". Includes a green "Palestine" postage stamp. Ben-Zvi was Israel's second President and a Signer of the Israeli Proclamation of Independence.
Price: $450.00
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HENRY BUDD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/09/1865 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83149Check signed by Henry Budd and W.P. Frodell, President and Vice President of the Northern Liberties Gas Company, respectively. Dated October 9, 1865, the check for $1,400.73 is made out to M. Drexel & Co. in black ink.
Price: $220.00
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EDWARD A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/20/1880 - HFSID 174864Check signed by Edward A. Burke as Treasurer of the State of Louisiana, dated January 20, 1880. Signed "E.A. Burke", it is drawn on the School Fund, payable to W. A. Labatt for $12.90, with historical significance tied to Burke's political career and subsequent embezzlement charges.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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EDWARD A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/28/1881 - HFSID 169129Check signed: "E.A. Burke" as Treasurer of the State of Louisiana, dated February 28, 1881. Payable to "J.W. Fairfax" for $5.25. Edward A. Burke was a prominent political figure in Louisiana during the late 19th century.
Price: $220.00
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EDWARD A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/05/1879 - HFSID 174862Check signed by Edward A. Burke as "E.A. Burke" on April 5, 1879, while serving as Louisiana State Treasurer. The check, drawn on the "Current School" account for $113.64, is endorsed on the verso by S. D. Moody.
Price: $220.00
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EDWARD A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/16/1879 - HFSID 174863Check signed by Edward A. Burke as Treasurer of the State of Louisiana, dated April 16, 1879. It is for $113.64, payable to A. M. Aucoin, and endorsed on the verso by Aug. Aucoin.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/14/1947 - HFSID 342511Check signed by Edgar Rice Burroughs in blue ink, featuring the signature "ER Burroughs". Dated February 14, 1947, and drawn on his account at Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank, it is PSA/DNA certified and not endorsed.
Price: $400.00
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/15/1945 - HFSID 343439Check signed by Edgar Rice Burroughs, dated August 15, 1945, payable to Mutual Telephone Company for $4.48. Signed in black ink as “E. R. Burroughs,” drawn from his account at Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank in Los Angeles.
Price: $380.00
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/31/1935 - HFSID 266282Check signed by Edgar Rice Burroughs for $45.00, dated October 31, 1935, with the signature "E.R. Burroughs". Drawn from his account at Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank, payable to Collette Stenger.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS - CHECK SIGNED & ENDORSED 07/18/1935 - HFSID 291581Check signed and endorsed by Edgar Rice Burroughs as "ER Burroughs", dated July 18, 1935, and payable to "Currency" for $100.00. It is drawn on his account at Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles.
Price: $480.00
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS - CHECK SIGNED & ENDORSED 10/09/1935 - HFSID 174573Check signed and endorsed by Edgar Rice Burroughs for $100.00, with his signature as "E.R. Burroughs" on both sides. Dated October 9, 1935, from Citizens National Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles, and filled out by Burroughs.
Price: $480.00
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SUE CAROL LADD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/14/1973 - HFSID 274106Check signed by Sue Carol Ladd, dated March 14, 1973, from the Estate of Alan W. Ladd. Payable to Glenns Lawn Mower Shop for $10.89. Alan Ladd, discovered by Sue Carol, became a major star in Hollywood films.
Price: $160.00
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SUE CAROL LADD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/10/1972 - HFSID 342401Check featuring Sue Carol Ladd's signature, signed as "Sue Carol Ladd" in blue ink. It is drawn on her husband's estate account, payable to Mobil Oil Corporation for $16.27, and issued from City National Bank in Beverly Hills, California.
Price: $160.00
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SUE CAROL LADD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/10/1972 - HFSID 342402Check signed by Sue Carol Ladd, drawn on her husband's estate account for $149.10, payable to MCA Inc. Signed in blue ink as "Sue Carol Ladd". Check no. 2911 from Alan W. Ladd's Estate at City National Bank, Beverly Hills.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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SUE CAROL LADD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/10/1972 - HFSID 343336Check signed by Sue Carol Ladd in blue ink on July 10, 1972, payable to Oaks Lumber and Hardware for $56.11. It is drawn from the Estate of Alan W. Ladd, with Ladd serving as Executrix at City National Bank in Beverly Hills.
Price: $160.00
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ALBERT B. "HAPPY" CHANDLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/08/1988 - HFSID 265214Check signed by Albert B. “Happy” Chandler, dated August 8, 1988, drawn on the United Bank and Trust Co. for $22.62, payable to C & D Market. Chandler supported integration in baseball and served as Commissioner from 1945-1951.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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ALBERT B. "HAPPY" CHANDLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/03/1988 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 270962Check signed by Albert B. “Happy” Chandler and Mildred Chandler, dated October 3, 1988. It is endorsed on the verso by both, with Albert signing as "AB Chandler" and Mildred as "Mrs. A.B. Chandler." The check is payable to "Mrs. Chandler" for $2,829.18.
Price: $220.00
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WALTER P. CHRYSLER, JR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/29/1928 - HFSID 277349Check signed by Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., dated February 29, 1928, in New York, payable to "Cash" for "Five" dollars. Chrysler, an art collector and patron, has filled in and signed the check, which includes normal bank stamps.
Price: $360.00
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WALTER P. CHRYSLER, JR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/31/1930 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 277348Check signed by Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. on October 31, 1930, in New York, payable to Abner Epstein for "Twenty-five" dollars. Endorsed on verso by Abner J. Epstein. Chrysler was an art collector and supporter of modern art.
Price: $360.00
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OCTAVUS COHEN SR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/26/1919 - HFSID 83143Check signed by journalist Octavus Cohen, dated February 26, 1919, drawn on The Walker, Evans & Cogswell Co. account, payable to "James Nelson" for 100 dollars. Endorsed by Nelson on verso, making it an extremely rare item.
Price: $220.00
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ROSWELL L. COLT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/1833 - HFSID 83151Check signed by Roswell L. Colt in February 1883 for $1000.00, promising payment to A Alexander. Endorsed on the verso, this document relates to Colt's significant role in the shipping industry and railroad development.
Price: $340.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/30/1868 - HFSID 265819Check signed by Jay Cooke, dated March 30, 1868, for $252.24, marked "Jay Cooke & Co" and payable to "Theo. Kitchen Cash'r". Cooke was a financier known for marketing government bonds during the Civil War and financing railroads.
Price: $1,200.00
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COLONEL GROVER CRISWELL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/08/1981 - HFSID 83309Check signed by Colonel Grover Criswell, dated April 8, 1981, for $2.00, with the signature "Grover C. Criswell" in blue ink. Criswell, known as "the richest man in Confederate money," was a prominent numismatist and collector.
Price: $90.00