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Carl Sandburg Typed Letter Signed

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A brief but curious Typed Letter Signed by American writer, poet and editor of The Chicago Daily News Carl Sandburg,...

 


Maxfield Parrish Signed Bank Check

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Signed bank check to Parrish's son Stephen dated 1929, in the amount of $300.00. Countersigned on reverse by Stephen Parrish...

 


Maxfield Parrish Signed Bank Check

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Signed bank check to George Ruggles, Parrish's carpenter of 30 years, dated 1912 in the amount of $5.25. Countersigned on...

 


Maxfield Parrish Signed Bank Check

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Signed bank check to Glen Parks dated 1937, in the amount of $17.80. Countersigned on reverse by Glen Parks.

 


Maxfield Parrish Signed Bank Check

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Signed bank check to Central Vermont Public Service Corp dated 1935, in the amount of $12.74. Countersigned by that agency...

 


Maxfield Parrish Signed Bank Check

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Signed bank check to Parrish's son Max Jr dated 1961, in the amount of $50.00. Countersigned by Max Parrish on reverse.

 


Maxfield Parrish Autograph Letter Signed

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Autograph Letter Signed to Parrish's son Max on 7/25" x 5.5" stationery, with stamped envelope. Discusses the family's "motor car...

 


Maxfield Parrish Signed Bank Check

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Signed bank check to Maxfield Parrish's model and paramour, Susan Lewin, dated 1935, in the amount of $150. Countersigned on...

 


Maxfield Parrish Signed Bank Check

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Signed bank check to Susan Lewin dated 1936 in the amount of $50.00. Countersigned on reverse by Susan Lewin. Lewin...

 


Pablo Picasso Signature

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Bold signature in blue ballpoint on 4" x 7" paper, likely removed from a book. PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973), born Pablo...