Rare signed document from the important American composer, a personal check payable to one Harry M. Brownlow for $25, September 15, 1953. The document completed in another hand, likely that of his wife Harmony Ives, and signed by the composer himself "Chas. E. Ives" in his late, shaky hand - only 8 months before his death on May 19, 1954. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. 8.5 x 3 inches (21.6 x 7.6 cm.).