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Edwin Burke

An Academy Award-winner arranges a transfer of funds at the start of the Great Depression

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An Academy Award-winner arranges a transfer of funds at the start of the Great Depression

Academy Award-winning writer and director (1889-1944) among the first New York playwrights to move to Hollywood after advent of ‘talkies.’ TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The First National Bank letterhead, November 17, 1930. Burke authorizes a transfer of funds at the Bank of Italy’s Hollywood Branch. In full: “This will be your authority to deliver securities your are holding for me in safe-keeping to Mr. M. L. Cashey, Bond Department, First National Bank of Beverly Hills.” Light toning and soiling, handling wear, staple holes along the left side, and show-through from a list of securities typed on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #372 - Ended June 15, 2011





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