Scarce check signed by Barack Obama, drawn from the ''Friends of Barack Obama'' bank account in 1998 when Obama served as Illinois State Senator. Signed by Obama in black ballpoint with his full signature, ''Barack Obama'', with payee information in another hand to Capitol Press Service, Inc. for ''Stationary [sic] for fundraiser''. Check measures 8.25'' x 3''. Light creasing and faint showthrough of bank cancellation marks on verso, overall near fine condition with bold, clear signature.