Certified Vincent Price Hand-Signed Vintage Personal Bank Check
This listing is for an authentic piece of cinematic history and horror lore: an original personal bank check issued and hand-signed by the legendary master of the macabre, Vincent Price. Universally celebrated for his iconic, sinister voice and unforgettable performances in classic horror films like House of Wax, The Pit and the Pendulum, and Thriller, Price signed this document during the early 1970s.
Key Features:
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AUTHENTIC VINCENT PRICE SIGNATURE: The check is beautifully hand-signed "Vincent Price" (stylized as Vincent L. Price, Jr.) in dark fountain pen ink across the bottom right signature line. His signature is elegant, presenting his characteristic tall cursive script and dramatic flourishes.
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JOINT PERSONAL ACCOUNT: Imprinted along the upper center portion of the check are the names VINCENT L. PRICE, JR. and his second wife, MARY GRANT PRICE, confirming this piece was sourced from the couple's private financial account.
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HISTORIC BEVERLY HILLS PEDIGREE: Drawn on the Bank of America from their Beverly Hills Main Office located at 469 No. Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, California 90210. This iconic branch famously catered to the peak elite of Hollywood's Golden Age royalty.
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VINTAGE DATE & METRICS: This specific Timberline Safety paper check is numbered No. 2303 and is typed with the date DEC. 31, 1973—marking New Year's Eve.
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PAYEE & TRANSACTION DETAILS: The check was made out to the order of Harold J. Ostly, Tax Collector, for the substantial sum of $4,988.66. The front shows a heavy black endorsement stamp reading "PAID LA CO. TC / FOR DEPOSIT ONLY" alongside a banking clerk's initial processing mark in blue ink.
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FULLY ENDORSED REVERSE SIDE: The back of the check features official automated bank clearance stamps from January 1974. It includes a bold blue stamp from the LA Central Office (JAN 22 '74) and a red stamp from Bank of America (JAN 25 '74), tracking its authentic route through the Federal Reserve clearing house system.
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COLLECTOR'S ARCHIVAL CONDITION: Spanning over half a century, this vintage check is in exceptional condition. The yellow-patterned safety paper remains structurally sound with clean margins, and the hand-signed ink is sharp, bold, and entirely unblemished. It comes safely housed in a clear archival-grade sleeve to ensure museum-quality preservation.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the images provided show the exact, unique physical 1973 check, transaction details, and hand-inked signature you will receive in this listing. As an authentic, hand-signed Hollywood relic, the precise character of the pen stroke and the natural vintage qualities of the paper are completely unique to this individual historical piece.
Own an Intimate Fragment of Horror History Today!
While standard promotional photographs with signatures are common, original personal checks represent the absolute pinnacle of autograph collecting because they guarantee impeccable financial authenticity and offer a rare glimpse into a star's day-to-day life. Directly handled and signed by Vincent Price himself, this vintage check is a premier centerpiece for any world-class collection of cinematic memorabilia, horror history, or rare celebrity manuscripts.
