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LOUIS BROMFIELD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/12/1946 - HFSID 83306Check signed by Louis Bromfield, dated March 12, 1946, drawn on the Bank of New York, payable to Gotham Hotel for $318.13. Bromfield, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, filled out the check, showcasing his signature.
Price: $200.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL SHERWOOD A. CHENEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK - HFSID 313608Check signed by Sherwood A. Cheney, dated October 1, 1921, in Washington, D.C., for $50.00, payable to Cash. Signed as "S. A. Cheney", with an ink stamp endorsement from the Metropolitan Club on the verso.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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LT. GENERAL JAMES G. HARBORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/01/1920 - HFSID 318466Check signed by James G. Harbord, dated February 1, 1920, payable to San Antonio Country Club for $6.88. Signature appears as "J. G. Harbord" in black ink. Check drawn from his account at The Riggs National Bank.
Sale Price $450.00
$550.00
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LT. GENERAL JAMES G. HARBORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/03/1919 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 318467Check signed by James G. Harbord, payable to his wife, Emma O. Harbord, for $268.44, dated December 3, 1919. Signed as "J. G. Harbord" and endorsed by "E.O. Harbord". It is drawn from Harbord's account at The Riggs National Bank.
Sale Price $525.00
$625.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW HERO, JR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/09/1924 - HFSID 318462Check signed by Major General Andrew Hero, Jr. as a Colonel in the Coast Artillery Corps, dated January 9, 1924. It is filled out entirely by Hero, payable to "The Century Co." for $4.00, drawn on Riggs National Bank.
Price: $320.00
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ELSIE JANIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/30/1930 - HFSID 19884Check signed: "Elsie Janis", dated October 30, 1930, from Beverly Hills, California. It is drawn on her account at the First National Bank for $50.00, with a memo stating "for Household." Janis was a Broadway star and silent film actress.
Price: $280.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM LASSITER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/05/1923 - HFSID 317558Check signed by William Lassiter, dated June 5, 1923, and payable to Q. M. Laundry for $14.00. Entirely filled out by Lassiter, who was a Major General and decorated veteran of the Spanish-American War and World War I.
Price: $180.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/03/1918 - HFSID 317460Check signed by General Joseph O. Mauborgne, dated May 3, 1918, and drawn on Riggs National Bank for $91.93, payable to "Helen Gruman". Entirely filled out by Mauborgne, with endorsement on the verso by "Helen Gruman".
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/01/1918 - HFSID 320026Check dated July 1, 1918, signed by General Joseph Mauborgne as "J. O. Mauborgne", drawn on Riggs National Bank, payable to "E. C. Mauborgne" for $70. Encased with PSA/DNA authentication. Endorsed on verso by E. C. Mauborgne.
Price: $400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM "BILLY" MITCHELL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/06/1921 - HFSID 202426Check signed: "Wm. Mitchell", dated July 6, 1921, from The Merchants Bank of Washington, D.C. Filled out for $39.34 to "Q.M. Supply Officer" and endorsed by the Quarter Master Supply Office. Stamped as payment to the United States.
Price: $1,400.00
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FIELD MARSHAL MONTGOMERY OF ALAMEIN (BERNARD MONTGOMERY) - CHECK DOUBLE ENDORSED 09/08/1971 - HFSID 217576Partly printed check endorsed by "B.L. Montgomery" and "Montgomery of Alamein/F.M.", signed by "Ralph S. Delligatti", dated September 8, 1971. Accompanied by an addressed envelope from Montgomery to Delligatti, containing two British stamps.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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MAJOR GENERAL MAXWELL MURRAY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/02/1907 - HFSID 317631Check signed by Major General Maxwell Murray, dated September 2, 1907, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to the Dreka Company for $3.00, entirely filled out by Murray. Signature reads "Maxwell Murray."
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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EDWARD A. OSTERMANN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/16/1915 - HFSID 274467Check signed by Edward A. Ostermann, a Medal of Honor recipient, for $150.00 in Washington, D.C., 1915, with the signature "EA Ostermann". Endorsed on the verso by "J.E. Caldwell." Significant for its historical context related to Ostermann's military actions.
Price: $90.00
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MAJOR GENERAL FRANK PARKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/15/1906 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 317459Check signed by Major General Frank Parker in black ink, dated December 25, 1906, payable to Edgar B. Moore for $100.00, drawn from Parker's personal account at Riggs National Bank. Endorsed on the verso by Edgar B. Moore.
Price: $260.00
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MAJOR GENERAL DAVID D. PORTER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/18/1908 - HFSID 274468Check signed by David D. Porter, a Medal of Honor recipient, dated September 18, 1908, in Washington, D.C. Payable to the Army and Navy Club for $5, with a stamped endorsement on the verso.
Price: $220.00
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MAJOR EDWARD V. "EDDIE" RICKENBACKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/11/1969 - HFSID 102570Check signed by Edward Rickenbacker, dated December 11, 1969, made out to "U.S. News & World Report" for $12.00. Rickenbacker, a notable WWI ace and aviation executive, is recognized for his contributions to commercial air travel and military air power.
Sale Price $450.00
$650.00
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PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - CHECK ENDORSED 06/27/1934 - HFSID 85487Check endorsed by Franklin D. Roosevelt supporting the Warm Springs Foundation, signed on verso with "Pay to order of/Geo. Warm Springs/Foundation/Franklin D. Roosevelt". Issued in Abilene, Kansas, on June 27, 1934, for a donation of $5.00.
Price: $1,100.00
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MAJOR GENERAL FRANCIS B. WILBY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/31/1908 - HFSID 317636Check signed by Major General Francis B. Wilby, dated December 31, 1908, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to "R.C. Wilby" for $184.35. Wilby served in World War I and was Superintendent of West Point from 1942 to 1945.
Price: $220.00
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MONTY "THE BEARD" WOOLLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/06/1951 - HFSID 83372Check signed by Monty Wooley, dated January 6, 1951, made out to Larson's Giveaway for $8.61. Signed as "Edgar M. Woolley". Woolley, an Oscar-nominated actor, is recognized for his roles in The Man Who Came to Dinner and The Pied Piper.
Price: $240.00
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ADMIRAL HARRY ERVIN YARNELL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/22/1907 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 317562Check signed by Harry E. Yarnell, dated December 22, 1907, and made out to William P. Cronan for $30.00. Yarnell's signature appears as "H. E. Yarnell", with Cronan endorsing it on the verso as "W. P. Cronan".
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00