Dean, James. Bank check signed. Lot 33

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LOT 33Seller's Estimate: USD 1,000 - 2,00033. Dean, James. Bank check signed ("James Dean"), (6.25 x 2.75 in.; 159 x 70 mm.), drawn on The Chase National Bank of the City of New York, 18 November 1954, the check is completed in Dean's hand and made payable to Ed Farrand for $15.30. Interrupted ink flow from the ballpoint pen has made some of the writing somewhat light, but remains completely legible. Cancellation holes do not touch Dean's signature. Mounting remnants on the upper edge on verso.James Dean signed check drafted after filming East Of Eden .James Dean's enduring fame and popularity rest on his performances in only three films: as loner "Cal Trask" in East of Eden, troubled teenager "Jim Stark" in Rebel Without a Cause and surly ranch hand "Jett Rink" in Giant . Dean's premature death in a car crash on 30 September 1955 cemented his legendary status. He became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor ( East of Eden , 1955), and remains the only actor to have had two posthumous acting nominations (the second being for Giant , 1956). $1,000 - $2,000Payment:The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.Additional payment details from the seller:You are expected to pay for your purchases in full within seven calendar days of the sale or five calendar days from the invoice date, whichever is later, and to remove the property you have bought by that date. Notwithstanding the above, it is your responsibility to contact and advise Profiles in History in writing that you did not receive an invoice should you not receive such invoice within 10 days after the sale. Unless you make such contact with and communicate same to Profiles in History, Profiles in History shall be entitled to conclusively presume that you received such invoice in a timely manner. Without such contact and communication, you will not be entitled to rescind or otherwise void the sale based upon a claim of non-receipt of the invoice.The term "Final Bid Price" means the amount of the highest bid acknowledged and acceptable to Profiles. The term, "Purchase Price" means the sum of (1) the Final Bid Price; (2) a premium payable by the successful Bidder (also referred to throughout these Conditions of Sale as "Buyer") equal to twenty four percent (24%) of the Final Bid Price [discounted to twenty percent (20%) of the Final Bid Price if paid in full in cash or by valid check]; or twenty eight percent (28%) if bid on and won through the internet; (3) applicable taxes (including California and local sales tax and/or compensating use tax based upon the purchase price unless exempted by law and/or where Buyer presents an original, valid resale certificate with a copy for Profiles' records from the California State Board of Equalization); (4) shipping, handling and insurance coverage if requested by Buyer and agreed upon by Profiles. Profiles may accept current and valid VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit or debit cards for payment but under the express condition that any property purchased by credit or debit card shall not be refundable, returnable, or exchangeable, and that no credit to Buyer's credit or debit card account will be issued under any circumstances. The last sentence constitutes Profiles' "official policy" regarding returns, refunds, and exchanges where credit or debit cards are used. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been actually received by Profiles, i.e., check has fully cleared or credit or debit card funds fully obtained.Profiles has been authorized by the seller or consignor to retain, as partial remuneration, the premium set forth as number (2) in this paragraph. Unless otherwise agreed in a writing signed by Profiles, payment in full is due within seven calendar days of the auction or within five calendar days of the invoice date, which... read more

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