original cancelled bank check dated April 26, 1922, drawn on The Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. — a distinguished institution whose printed vignette honors William Marbury, identified as "Our First President" of the bank.
Check Details:
Reverse bears two cancellation stamps: a "For Deposit — The Hecht Co." rubber stamp dated April 28, 1922, and an oval Second National Bank of Washington, D.C. — "Prior Endorsements Guaranteed" — dated April 29, 1922, documenting the full clearing chain within three days of issue.
The Hecht Company was one of Washington D.C.'s most prominent department store chains, founded 1857, making payee checks tied to the firm desirable D.C. retail and commercial history collectibles.
Printed by Young & Seldin Co., Baltimore. Document measures approximately 8½" x 3¼". Displays beautifully with rich color contrast between the blue typewritten date, red printed amount, and purple cancellation stamps. Overall condition: Very Good — minor handling, perforated cancellation through portrait vignette, folds consistent with age.