1916 to 1921 Chicago Cubs Business Check Collection (81) - All Payable to Team Secretary John O. Seys

Sold For:

$2,280

Year:

1919

Auction:

2024 Summer

Lot #:

2186

Category:

Autographed Baseballs/Flats/Photos

Collection of eighty-one Chicago Cubs business checks each made payable and endorsed by team secretary John O. Seys from the years 1916 (1), 1917 (30), 1918 (31), 1919 (8), 1920 (6), and 1921 (5). The signatures of four different Cubs front-office executives appear, respectively, on the front of the checks: Charles Weeghman, Walter Craighead, John O. Seys, and William Veeck. The checks (8.25 x 3.75 inches) all have normal bank cancellation stamps and holes. Flaws included but not limited to: edge tears, folds, and creases. In Fair to Very Good condition overall. This lot originates from the extraordinary collection of a longtime Chicago Cubs executive, Eldred "Salty" Saltwell, which is consigned to this auction by his family. Total: 81 checks. Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA. Opening Bid $300.