Lot 373
Fair, James (1831-1894). "Slippery Jim." Involved in the development of Nevada gold and silver mines, various railroad projects in California and Nevada and many manufacturing interests. One of the builders of the West.
Check Signed ("James G. Fair"). Partially printed, accomplished in autograph. 3¼ x 7¾", n.p., March 3, 1874. The check is drawn on Gould & Curry Silver Mining Company's account at the Bank of California and made payable in the amount of $150. Fair signs the recto. Ink blots at lower left edge. Otherwise fine condition.
Written while Fair was making a fortune in mining and on various stock exchanges, this check, number 1745, is a nice piece signed by one of the men who made the West.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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