Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, “James Dean,” payable to himself, “James Dean,” for $45, March 22, 1954, and again endorsed on the reverse, “James Dean.” In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (only affecting his signature in the payee field), and a stray mark at the bottom edge just touching the first letter of his signature. Within two weeks of writing this check, Dean would be cast as Cal Trask in the screen adaptation of Steinbeck’s East of Eden, departing from New York on April 8, 1954, bound for Hollywood to begin shooting. An excessively rare Dean item signed three times from the period he embarked on his short but bright cinematic career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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