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Lot #691
Jack London

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Novelist who based his stories on the adventures he encountered as a prospector, hobo, pirate, gentleman farmer, reformer, and war correspondent. A troubled but gifted writer, in his day, he was the highest-paid writer in America. Terrific lot of four signed checks, all 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed in ink by London. The first is made out to F. Bostwick in the amount of $6.00 and is date stamped Jan. 26, 1905. The second is made out to New York News Co. for $2.32 and is date stamped Nov. 15, 1906. The third is made out to Rabjohn and Corgan in the amount of $15.00 and is date stamped Dec. 12, 1906. The last check is made out to Daniel Gallagher for $15.00 and is date stamped Dec. 31, 1906. In fine condition, with usual cancellation cuts and stamps, four of the signatures are touched by cancellation stamps, affecting them minimally. Great lot. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #293 - Ended January 19, 2005