BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.
245 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10167
(212) 272-2500
June 2, 1995
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Municipal Securities Trust, 53rd Discount Series
File No. 33-10963
Gentlemen:
As Sponsor of the above-referenced Trust, we are writing
this letter to certify that:
(1) the form of Prospectus that would have been filed
under Rule 497(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, does not differ
from that contained in the most recent Post-Effective Amendment to
the Registration Statement on Form S-6 (the "Registration
Statement"), and
(2) the text of the most recent Registration Statement was
filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
April 24, 1995 and became effective April 28, 1995 pursuant to Rule
485(b).
Municipal Securities Trust, 53rd
Discount Series
BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.
By:
Peter J. DeMarco
Authorized Signatory
C/M: 01472.0018 185318.1
