Former mayor of New York and publisher of Harper’s Weekly (1795–1869). Bank check, 6.75 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Harper as mayor of New York, payable to Sherman & Bolster N.Y.C. Dock Co. for $200.00, December 9, 1844. Matted with a portrait of Harper and the cover of a January 1857 issue of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine to an overall size of 16 x 20. In fine condition, with a couple small ink marks and notations. RRAuction COA.
