Mercury astronaut who perished in the Apollo 1 flash fire that also claimed the lives of Chaffee and White. Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grissom, “Virgil I. Grissom,” payable to Giant Food for $50.00, October 31, 1959. In fine condition, with cancellation holes to body, lightly affecting first letter of signature and several stamps to reverse. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
