Marilyn Monroe Signed Bank Check, PSA Encapsulated & Graded NM 7

A bank check inscribed overall by Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), and signed by her as "Marilyn Monroe" at lower right. The unnumbered check is dated October 9, 1952 and made out to "Schwabs" in the amount of $25.00. Monroe has also inscribed her address, "2392 Castillian [sic] Drive, Hollywood, Calif." below her signature. Bearing routine cancellation stamps and other marks. PSA graded NM 7. The check measures 6.125" x 2.75" while the slab measures 9.5" x 4.5".  Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. Goodman Basil Espy III.

In 1952, Monroe and her future husband Joe DiMaggio (1914-1999), the ex-New York Yankees baseball legend, lived at the Castilian Drive address in a neighborhood called Outpost Estates. Monthly rent for the Spanish style villa was around $230 a month, or the equivalent of $2,200 in 2019 currency. In December 2018, the four-bedroom house went up for sale for $2.7 million.

Provenance

Dr. Goodman Basil Espy III is a Georgia-based collector whose collection--amassed over 70 years--was just liquidated. His primary interests included Hollywood memorabilia, especially anything pertaining to Marilyn Monroe; sports legends of football, boxing, and baseball; and vintage radios.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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