Extremely rare vintage handwritten, boldly signed check to a company with which he did personal business, dated October of 1935, the year of his operatic masterpiece, "Porgy and Bess." In good condition for its age, with bank cancellation punch holes, not touching the signature itself. Autographs of the legendary jazz pianist and composer, who succumbed to a brain tumor at age 38, are highly sought and always carry considerable investment value, with similar checks offered for over $1,000.00 at auction.

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