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Jack Ruby autographed check drawn on the Mercantile National Bank at Dallas, dated April 25, 1951, and made payable to the City of Dallas for $45.00. The check is boldly signed “Jack L. Ruby” along the lower right, with period endorsements, bank stamps, and cancellation marks visible on the verso, confirming contemporary circulation and use.

This check originates from Ruby’s operation of the Silver Spur, one of his Dallas nightlife ventures, and reflects his day-to-day business activities more than a decade before he would become infamous for the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963. The document offers a rare, grounded glimpse into Ruby’s life as a nightclub operator in Dallas, rather than as a historical footnote defined solely by the assassination.

The check retains strong clarity of handwriting and imprint, with expected handling wear consistent with genuine commercial use. The verso bears period banking stamps and processing marks.

Fine condition.

Jack Ruby (1911–1967), born Jacob Leon Rubenstein, was a Dallas nightclub owner whose killing of Lee Harvey Oswald irrevocably tied his name to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Authentic business documents signed by Ruby are scarce and highly sought after, particularly those dating to the early 1950s, well before his later notoriety. This check stands as a compelling and historically resonant artifact from one of the most scrutinized figures in American history.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11665 1413005-1