Lot 3
Boesky, Ivan -- Check Signed by the Poster Boy for 1980s Wall Street Greed (1937-) American investment banker who was convicted of insider trading in 1986. He cooperated with the SEC and informed on others, including financier Michael Milken, and as a result of a plea bargain, Boesky received a prison sentence of 3½ years and a fine of $100 million. The character of Gordon Gekko (played by Michael Douglas) in the movie "Wall Street"(1987) is based at least in part on Boesky, who said "I think greed is healthy" during a speech he made on the positive aspects of greed in May 1986 at the University of California, Berkeley School of Business commencement ceremony. Yellow personal check signed "Ivan Boesky," 3 x 8¼", New york, Oct. 27, 1975. Written on Manfacturers Hanover Trust Company to Professional Offices for $75. Cancellation stamp lightly touches the top of the "I" in "Ivan." Estimate Value $75 - UP
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