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Celebrity Autographed Checks
Autographs from celebrities have been collected for centuries. For many years the most common form an autograph available to collectors a letter, either handwritten or typed, a document, or on a photograph. Many autograph collectors prefer cancelled checks signed by celebrities.
Why are cancelled checks so attractive for autograph collectors? Checks signed by celebrities are desirable for many reasons. The primary reason is that signatures on cancelled checks are usually real. Unlike photographs, slips of paper, or index cards where a signature may be open to question, a cancelled check is a legal document where a signature has been authenticated by a financial institution. Forgers would not bother to forge a celebrity signature on a cancelled check because it is usually not a cost-effective method of deception. Besides, forgers of cancelled checks are subject to a variety of commerce laws where punishments can be quite severe.
Checks can be so attractive. Unlike many modern checks with similar styles and conventional logos, vintage checks have elaborate engravings and beautiful imprints. They can be quite attractive. Many checks have the added benefit of handwriting of the celebrity in the body of the check. The additional handwriting is also useful for validating the authenticity of the check.
Checks are a moment in history that can be very revealing. We have seen checks from Edgar Allan Poe to his publisher, a bounced check from James Dean to the New York Telephone Company, and a curious check from Robert Frost to a travel agency. Why is the travel agency on the Frost check so remarkable? Well, it was written shortly before he traveled to Washington to recite poetry at John Kennedy’s presidential inauguration. The handwritten check by Frost to his travel agency was probably related to travel expenses to attend the inauguration.
Certain dealers and collectors specialize in checks autographed by celebrities. So consult with a knowledgeable check collector before you throw away your shoebox of cancelled checks stored in your attic or basement. You could be sitting on a treasure trove of great autographs.
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