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 with his full signature, ''Barack Obama'' in black fountain pen, with payee information in another hand including ''Petty Cash-Supplies'' in memo field. Check measures 8.25'' x 3'', encapsulated by PSA/DNA to a size of 12.5'' x 5.5''. With cancellation marks affecting top of signature, otherwise near fine condition.