This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 8/21/2014.
The older of the two checks is from “Fletcher & Sharpes Bank” in Indianapolis, Indiana; dated December 24, 1880. It has been filled out and signed by the 23rd President of the United States , Benjamin Harrison in black fountain ink and the signature in our opinion, rates a 9. It is in the amount of “$25.00”; paid to the order of “Miss Mary S. Harrison”, his daughter. The verso of the check has been endorsed by Mary Harrison. It is in VG+ condition with vertical creases where it was folded in quarters. The second check is also from “Fletcher & Sharpes Bank” in Indianapolis, Indiana; dated November 16, 1883. It has been filled out by Benjamin Harrison, in black fountain ink and the signature in our opinion, rates a 6 with some ink spotting. It is in the amount of “$30.00”. the check is in VG condition with no creases, minor tearing in the center with a small hole. These checks pre-date Harrison’s Presidential term. Accompanied by a LOA from JSA.