Kern, Jerome. (1885–1945)

Signed Check to a Stenographer

Signed check penned and signed by the highly regarded American songwriter best known for the musical Showboat and for such standards as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Personal check, 8.25 x 3 inches (21 x 7.7 cm), filled out and signed by Kern, “Jerome D. Kern,” payable to the stenographer firm of Tausig & Lewis for $159.00, September 14th, 1939. Check is endorsed on reverse by Tausig & Lewis. Expected cancellation holes just slightly affecting the signature, generally fine. (10602)

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Song