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Chester Arthur lot of four checks signed and accomplished in the hand of the 21st President. Arthur writes all four checks in 1873 during the time he served as Port Collector of New York. All signed ''C.A. Arthur'', lot includes:
1) Dated 3 June 1873, Arthur handwrites check #639 to Jeremiah Skidmore & Sons for $15.00. Measures approximately 7.5'' x 2.75''. Light wear, small tear repaired with tape to verso, a few staple punctures and bank stamp on front touching the top of the signature. Very good condition.
2) Dated 3 June 1873, Arthur handwrites check #640 to A.T. Stewart & Co. for $658.33. Measures approximately 7.25'' x 2.625''. Light wear, small tear repaired with tape to verso and minor smudge to signature. Very good condition.
3) Dated 6 June 1873, Arthur handwrites check #641 to Charles Vagt & Co. for $46.45. Measures approximately 7.25'' x 2.625''. Light wear, tape repair along fold on verso, and small tear affecting top of signature with tiny amount of paper loss. Very good condition.
4) Dated 22 September 1873, Arthur handwrites check #682 to George Bliss, Jr. Esq. for $500. Measures approximately 7.25'' x 2.625''. Light wear, small tear repaired with tape to verso, a few pinpricks and split starting along fold. Very good condition.
Lot of Four Checks Handwritten & Signed by Chester Arthur
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