EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/31/1935 - HFSID 266282
Edgar Rice Burroughs signs a check for $45.00
Check signed: "E.R. Burroughs", 7¾x3. October 31, 1935. Check
No. 156 drawn from the account of Edgar Rice Burroughs at Citizens National
Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles. Payable for $45.00 to Collette
Stenger.
Sale Price $315.00
Reg. $380.00
Condition: Fine condition
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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS
Edgar Rice Burroughs signs a check for $45.00
Check signed: "E.R. Burroughs", 7¾x3. October 31, 1935. Check
No. 156 drawn from the account of Edgar Rice Burroughs at Citizens National
Trust & Savings Bank of Los Angeles. Payable for $45.00 to Collette
Stenger. Edgar RiceBurroughs (1875-1950) is best
known as the creator of "Tarzan of the Apes", whom he introduced to readers
in his 1914 novel of the same name. Over the years, his "Ape Man" appeared
in 20 novels (printed in 50 languages with sales of 20 million copies) and was
featured in motion pictures, radio serials, television shows and a comic strip.
Burroughs also wrote science fiction (his first sale was a serialized version
of a Martian tale) and crime novels. Science fiction fans probably know him
best for the Barsoom or John Carter of Mars series of novels. Vertical fold
through the "o" in Burroughs. Ink note (unknown hand) at upper left corner. Bank
stamp on verso lightly shows through to signature. Bank stamp and cancellation
holes touch some writing. Otherwise, fine condition.
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