May 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, May 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #515:

Civil War Photographer Alexander Gardner Signed Check

Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner check signed, ''Alex Gardner'' as Secretary of the Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the District of Columbia. Dated 27 April 1881, check drawn on Riggs & Co. in the amount of $1,085.04 is made out to Rebecca J. Ashby. Additionally endorsed by Thomas Dowling and John E. Herrell. Measures 7.5'' x 3''. Standard bank cancellations and a small closed tear to center, else near fine.