FRANK JAMES From Gallatin, Missouri, while awaiting trial for murder and armed robbery, James handwrote this remarkable and very affectionate 20-page letter to his wife, even quoting Shakespeare. This rich content letter includes references to some of James' friends and former partners Ebenezer Magoffin, and Bill and Frank Gregg. Curiously, James signs with the alias he used as an outlaw, "Ben". Autograph Letter signed: "Your true husband/Ben", 20 pages, 5x8. Castle St James [Gallatin, Missouri], July, circa 1883. A loving letter from Frank James to his wife, on his affection for her and recent happenings. In full: "My dear wife: Do you know your letter of last Sunday was the most interesting communication I have had from you since you left me. I think you are awakening to the fact that I love you much more than a "little bit" as you express it. Let me whisper to you right now that I feel a hundred times better since you have written as you have. How kind and good you can be when you want to. I have felt very much like spanking you several times of late, when you would say for instance "I sometimes believe you do love me a little bit".
AL CAPONE, PANCHO VILLA and others Mexican 5-Peso Note, signed by attendees at a gambling party organized south of the border by the Chicago gangster in the early 1920s to evade Prohibition. Currency signed: "Al Capone", "Pancho Villa", "Edna Lovell", "Governor Ralph J. Marilyn", "Lloyd C. Pawley, "Mayor Rossi", "R. Mack Reid", "Shanty Malone" and other unidentified signatures, 6x2¾. Mexican 5-Peso Note, issued January 1, 1915. Also signed on obverse of the bill: "Harry Lloyd Kayan, "Ozzie", Betty Porter", "Barbara Briggs", "H. W. Pennington", "Jane Martin" and others. Alphonse "AL" CAPONE (1900-1947), expelled from school at 14, joined New York criminal gangs and became a trusted lieutenant of Johnny "The Fox" Torrio, leader of the Five Points Gang, acquiring his nickname of "Scarface" after gaining the scars in a fight. In 1918, Torrio moved to Chicago at the invitation of mob boss "Big Jim" Colosimo, and Capone - fleeing murder charges in New York - soon followed.
PAT GARRETT The legendary lawman who shot Billy the Kid, signs a stock certificate. Stock certificate signed: "P.F. Garrett" as Secretary, and "Dec/12/1899/PFG" on the Internal Revenue Stamp affixed on verso. 1p, 10¼ x 8. Jarilla, New Mexico, 1899 December 12. Certifying that D.M. Goodrich owns 200 shares of the capital stock of The Atlantic Gold and Copper Mining Company. Also signed: "J.M. Llewellyn" as President. The company was incorporated under the laws of the Territory of New Mexico in 1899, the year of this certificate. (New Mexico became a state in 1912). The stock capitalization for this company was $200,000 with each share valued at $10. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 23¾ x 16¼. Verso of document is visible from the back of the frame. Frame exhibits minor wearing at corners. Patrick Garrett (1850-1908) lived a long life despite his proclivity for gunfights and maintaining the law.
FRITZ SAUCKEL These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.
FIDEL CASTRO Three weeks after gaining power, Castro signs a typed document authorizing transfer of documents and data to one of his lieutenants. Important Typed DS: "Fidel Castro", 1 page, 8½x11. Fortaleza de La Cabaña, Havana 1959 January 30. In Spanish. "From: Dr. Fidel Castro Ruz/To: All the Ministries".In full: "It is authorized to Captain Dr. ANTONIO NUÑEZ JIMENEZ to remove collections and documents and data to him, necessary for plans of the REVOLUTION." Dr.ANTONIO NUÑEZ JIMENEZ(1923-1998) served under Che Guevera in the revolution which brought Castro to power. He later organized geographic expeditions to locations around the world including the North Pole, Antarctica, the Andes, Amazon, Galapagos Islands and Africa. FIDEL CASTRO marched into Havana on January 9, 1959 and became Cuba's new leader. Fulgencio Batista had fled Cuba on January 1, 1959, after his government was overthrown by an armed revolt. After the fall of Batista, the Constitution of Cuba of 1940 remained in force for a very short period. It was almost immediately replaced by the Basic Law of February 7, 1959.
VIRGIL EARP Exceedingly rare signature by Virgil Earp while acting as tax collector of Tombstone Arizona. Annotated Document Singed "V W Earp". 1 page, 5 x 7. September 19, 1881, Tombstone Arizona. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 18½. In full: "Received of City Auditor, for collection, City Licenses numbered from 581 to 590, both numbers inclusive. V W Earp / City Tax Collector." Minor chipping on corners of frame. Fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned stock photograph of Virgil Earp. Virgil Walter Earp (1843-1905). As City Tax Collector for the frontier town of Tombstone in the Arizona Territory, Virgil Walter Earp signed this document in September 1881, just one month before he and his brothers Wyatt and Morgan fought in the infamous shootout at the O.K. Corral on October 26. At 2 p.m. on that fateful day, the feud between the Earps and a gang of cattle-rustling cowboys led by Ike Clanton erupted into bloodshed. As Tombstone's Chief of Police and Deputy United States Marshal, Virgil deputized his two brothers and their friend John "Doc" Holliday.
GRETA GARBO Garbo filled out and signed this application for a title search on a property in Beverly Hills (1944). Partly Printed DS: "Greta Garbo". 1 page, 8½ x 11. No place, 1944 September 8. Title Insurance Application for use by the Title Company in searching the records in connection with the purchase of property at 603 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California. She has filled in her name, birthplace, address, and occupation. In 1954, Garbo was awarded a Special Academy Award "for her unforgettable screen performances" in films such as Anna Christie, Anna Karenina, Camille and Ninotchka. After four Oscar nominations, she retired in 1941 at the age of 36. A millionaire many times over, Garbo had no need to act, nor any desire to conduct an active social life. Even after her death in 1990, the legend of Garbo was undiminished. To her devotees, she was not so much film legend as film goddess. Lightly creased. Fine condition. Anything signed by the reclusive Garbo is rarely encountered. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 18½.
RAIN IN THE FACE 4x8 broadside containing Longfellow's famous poem, "The Revenge of Rain-in-the-Face," signed by the Sioux warrior at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 Broadside signed in pencil: "Rain in the Face", 1 page, 4x8, Affixed with clear tape to 5¾ x 9¾ book paper. Printed text of "The Revenge of Rain-in-the-Face," an 8-stanza poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Additional printed text at bottom: "'Rain-In-The-Face' is now on exhibition at the Sitting Bull Log Cabin Exhibit on Midway Plaisance next to Military Camp, World's Fair Grounds." Lakota Sioux war chieftain Rain in the Face (1835-1905) was already a veteran warrior of battles with other Native American nations, including the Cheyenne when he battled US troops for the first time in a raid against Fort Totten, in what is now North Dakota, in 1866. Arrested by Captain Thomas Custer in 1874 on the orders of GeneralGeorge Armstrong Custer (Thomas' brother) on murder charges, Rain in the Face escaped, and joined Sitting Bull's war band before the Battle of the Little Big Horn (June 25, 1876). Surviving details of that battle, which annihilated Custer's 7th Cavalry troopers, are conflicting.
FRANK JAMES Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable! Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery. "My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die...
EMMETT DALTON The former outlaw writes to a history professor regarding an old friend and photos of his brothers. Typed Letter Signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8½x11. Hollywood, California, 1934 April 1.On his personal stationery, which is imprinted "Author of/'When The Daltons Rode'" at upper left. To Virgil Y. Russell, History Dept, Casper, Wyoming. In full: "It has been seldom that I have been so, in years, that I could not answer my letters but natural conditions seem to have gotten the best of me. I have Been [handwritten by Dalton] on the 'Bum' for four or five years, cant (sic) die nor get well, but in the last few months I seem to be getting better. I remember old 'Tex Cooper' well. I always considered him one of my best friends. Under separate cover I am mailing you one of my small photos, taken about four years ago. It would not be possible to get one of my brothers at this time, as you suggest, you know, men were not much for having their picture taken, in those days, little did they think about getting into trouble. With sincere apologies for my delay in not ansewering (sic) sooner. P.S. The photograph you mention was publisher (sic) in the American Magazine about four years ago.
JOSHUA NORTON. Signature: "faithfully/yours/Norton I./Emperor.", 3½ x 2½. Businessman Joshua Norton (1811-1880), who arrived in San Francisco during the 1849 Gold Rush, made over $250,000 in one year. He capitalized on land investments and tried to corner the market on rice. With eggs selling for $1.00 each, rice seemed a sure investment; however, incoming ships brought tons more, dropping prices. By 1853, Norton was bankrupt. Six years later, he re-emerged with a bizarre advertisement in the San Francisco "Evening Bulletin": "…I, Joshua Norton…declare and proclaim myself Emperor of these United States…and Protector of Mexico". The citizens who took notice at all thought it was a joke, but Norton himself never realized that they did not take him seriously. The Commander of Presidio, the army garrison, donated a uniform to him. Others gave him free meals, the city presented him to Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1876, and soon the booming city loved their unconventional character.As final tribute, San Francisco placed a monument declaring him "Norton I. Emperor". Slightly creased. Lightly soiled at lower margin. Fine condition.
COLE YOUNGER Writing from prison in Stillwater, Minnesota, the outlaw thanks a state senator for a speech advocating his release. Autograph Letter signed twice: "Cole Younger", 2 pages, 7½x12¼. Stillwater, Minnesota, 1899 March 26. Signed on both pages. To "Hon. M. G. Daly, Senate Chambers, St Paul, Minnesota". In full (spelling errors in original): "Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Greene and Hon. G. H. Schurmer was here to day. Wish I could repeat all they said in regard to the speech you made in the Senate in favor of the Wilson Bill. I had read what little the papers give and felt very grateful. But if posable I would feel still more after hearing them speak so highly. They were wishing I could have herd you. I told them I would feel very happy as it was if you could only here them praising you. They said everone said it was one of the best speeches made in the Senate during the session. Let me assure you there will never be any act of ours in or out of prison that will caus you to regret having extended a helping hand to us in this our hour of distress and our heart felt gratitude 
EMMETT DALTON The former outlaw assigns all rights, including the Dalton name, to his stepdaughter. TLS: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 6x8. Hollywood, California, 1936 March 9.To his stepdaughter Jennie Gilstrap Perrier, Skiatcok, Oklahoma.In full: "I hope this finds you well and happy. My shoulder is getting worse. Your mother Julia and I borrowed from your oil money when you were young to make my first picture, and also to pay Double Day to print the book When The Daltons Rode. We have never repaid you. I am making assignment of all my rights, title, and interest including the Dalton name, to your mother Julia. This I am giving to you for the money I owe you, upon her passing, and any interest in my brother Frank Dalton's name that I used in the motion picture. There are no other Dalton heirs, and all in perpetuum rights are yours." 2 file holes at upper blank margin. Lightly soiled, light stains at right margin. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Emmett Dalton and Julia A. Lewis, 1p, 8½ x 14. Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1908 September 1. 2 file holes at upper margin. Lightly soiled, else fine condition.
COLE YOUNGER This rare 4¼x7¼ sepia-toned photo is a bust portrait of Cole Younger, one of Quantrill's Raiders during the American Civil War, and a member of the James-Younger gang. In this portrait, Younger is a middle-aged man wearing a suit and tie. Mounted on an 8x12 sheet of cardstock that's signed "Yours Truly" by Younger. Inscribed photograph mount signed "To/W. A. Bell./Yours Truly/Cole Younger". B/w sepia-toned, 4¼x7¼ photo affixed to an 8x12 sheet of brown cardstock. Younger (1844-1916) was one of Quantrill's Raiders, a notorious band of American Civil War guerillas, as well as a member of the James-Younger Gang with Frank and Jesse James. Younger, a Missourian, joined William Quantrill after Union-supported bandits from Kansas killed his father. He participated in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas, one of the worst atrocities of the war, in which about 180 people were killed. After the war, Younger became an outlaw with brothers James, John and Robert, later joining the James brothers, who had also been members of Quantrill's Raiders.
BUGS MORAN The Chicago gangster and target of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre adds his very rare signature of "George Moran" to this petition in 1938. Documents signed by Moran with his birth name are extremely scarce in the public market. Document signed "George Moran" and by "Lillian E. Cohen" as Notary Public. 1 page, 8x3¾ (visible), framed to 29x19 with b/w photos of Moran and the aftermath of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and a 5x8 bio plate. November 28, 1938. In full: "GEORGE MORAN being first duly sworn, states that he has read the above and foregoing petition, signed by him, and that the same is true except for those matters stated by him to be upon information and belief, and that as to those matters this affiant states that he believes them to be true." This document appears to be related to a forgery trial that, according to the Nov. 28, 1938, Chicago Daily Tribune, included Moran and nine other defendants. Moran was accused of forging American Express checks, New York Central railroad bonds and cigarette revenue stamps. The trial started on Jan.
ROBERT MORRIS Morris writes about impending financial ruin; a month later, he was sent to Prune Street Debtor's Prison. Autograph Letter Signed: "Robert Morris", 3p, 7½x10. Philadelphia, 1798 January 1.To JohnNicholson, his partner in land speculation, Hills. Begins: "Dear Sir". In full: "I send herewith a Copy of Mr. Burds Official list of the Actions in which Geo. Eddy became Special Bail for me. I have marked those that are settled and amongst them those of Myers Musgrove & Ketland which you wrote me you had settled. Of these that remain I expect I can settle with Steinmetz and Newhold, but how the rest are to be managed I do not yet know, and shall be glad to receive your Sentiments with any information you can give thereon - How comes it to pass that I am in a more responsible situation in these cases than you are. If I had not entered Special Bail I must have been responsible to Jno Baker & he would have taken me instead of Geo Eddy 
EMMETT DALTON The only surviving Dalton Gang member signs this letter regarding his new book and wanting to hang a photo relating to the James Boys in his den, dated 1931 Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8x10. No place, June 19, 1931 . To Marx Reimers, St. Paul, Minnesota. In full: "Thank you very kindly for your letter of June nineteenth, with enclosures. I am sending you an autographed photograph of myself, taken about ten years ago. The story 'West of 96' is published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, Garden City, New York, and is on sale at most all the large book stores and many department stores also. It is published under the title of 'When the Daltons Rode' and is about 80,000 words, illustrated, and much more complete than 'West of 96' which is about half that length. I would be pleased to receive a photo of the arch from which you say the James Boys started, for my private 'Den'. With Kindest regards." Emmett Dalton (1871-1937) and his three brothers led a murderous gang of train robbers, who used a network of informers and hideouts to evade a widespread manhunt.
EMMETT DALTON The only surviving Dalton Gang member writes a letter to a publisher regarding facts surrounding his supposed shooting from the hip and the use of two guns. Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", black ink, 1p, 8½ x 11. Hollywood, California, June 15, 1935. To Mr. C.W. Mowre/Dell Publications/New York City. In full: "Dear Mr. Mowre:/Thank you for the two all western magazines you sent me last week. You certainly gave me a large spriad (sic) this time. Its all appreciated if you never get paid. "Chuch" told me that you had sent him a fan letter, last issue, giving me the devil for saying the Pine Pinyons were on the Salt River, etc. Then, last week Mr. McBride, who works on the L.A. Times here called my hand for saying in the last all western about faning a gun, shooting from the hip and the two-gun man. He said "I thought you claimed there was never such a man as that." Of course, he was a very good friend of mine and I very easily talked him out of "When The Daltons Rode" and told him to use it as a reference.
COLE YOUNGER Plains Indian "peace pipe", an heirloom given by Younger to his close friend Harry Hoffman, who attended Cole at his death bed. This well-used Minnesota red pipestone comes from Hoffman's collection, with a notarized statement signed by him. Ephemera, unsigned. Catlinite pipestone "peace pipe", each separated piece roughly 8x3½ (due to length of handle), with the much-handled patina of an authentically used pipe (very different from the clean surfaces found on souvenir pipes). This easily worked rock type, drawn from quarries near the Pipestone River in Minnesota, was in use by several Plains Indian nations for making ceremonial pipes. "Catlinite" is a descriptive term applied to the stone since American painter George Catlin wrote about it in 1832. Accompanied by Typed Statement signed: "Harry C. Hoffman", in full: "one Indian peace pipe, given to Harry C. Hoffman by Cole Young", 7¾x4¾. Notarized by Charles Wright at Oxford, Ohio, September 21, 1948. COLE YOUNGER (1844-1916) was a Confederate guerrilla fighting in divided Missouri during the Civil War. Joining the band of William Quantrill, he participated in the bloody raid on Lawrence, Kansas.Notorious & Crime | Checks
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JOEY A. (GIUSEPPE ANTONIO DOTO) ADONIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/03/1935 - HFSID 254872JOEY A. (GIUSEPPE ANTONIO DOTO) ADONIS This check for $542 to the City Collector is signed by the Seven Group mobster Check signed: "Joseph Doto" by Adonis, 6½x2¾. New York, 1935 May 3.Sale Price $1,190.00
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JOEY A. (GIUSEPPE ANTONIO DOTO) ADONIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/11/1937 - HFSID 179351JOEY A. (GIUSEPPE ANTONIO DOTO) ADONIS The mob boss signs this check for $566 to the State Tax Commission, dated 1937 Check signed: "Joseph Doto" by Adonis, 6½x2¾. New York, 1937 October 11.
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JOEY A. (GIUSEPPE ANTONIO DOTO) ADONIS - CHECK ENDORSED 06/21/1939 - HFSID 256886JOEY A. (GIUSEPPE ANTONIO DOTO) ADONIS The mob leader is paid back the balance of a loan plus interest from a company he later owned. Check endorsed: "Joseph Doto" on verso, 8¼x3. Cliffside Park, New Jersey, 1939 June 21. Check for $2,813.
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JOSEPH BONANNO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/14/1978 - HFSID 293933JOSEPH BONANNO A 1978 check for $5.45 signed by the mob boss who wrote A Man of Honor (1983). Check signed "Joseph Bonanno" in blue ink. 6x2¾. March 14, 1978. Check No. 1637 for $5.45, made out to Wilma Pelland. Drawn on the North Stone and 2nd Street branch of the Arizona Bank in Tucson, Arizona.
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/03/1962 - HFSID 226584LENNY BRUCE Partly Printed Check filled out and signed: "Lenny Bruce," 8x31/8. Beverly Hills, 1962 August 3. Drawn on the Union Bank for $49.65 payable to Southern California Gas Co. "Lenny Bruce" printed in ink above signature. Light bank stamping over signature.
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/06/1962 - HFSID 153484LENNY BRUCE. Check filled out and signed: "Lenny Bruce", 5¾x2¾. Chicago, Illinois, 1962 December 6. Check No. 108, drawn on his personal account at The Cosmopolitan National Bank of Chicago, payable to "Cash" for $10.
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/20/1962 - HFSID 168992LENNY BRUCE The comedian signs a check with his birth name in Chicago in December 1962 - the month and year he faced prosecutors on obscenity charges in the city. Check signed: "Leonard A. Schneider", 6¼x2¾. Chicago, Illinois, 1962 December 20. Not numbered.
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SYDNEY CHAPLIN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/06/1956 - HFSID 345214SYDNEY CHAPLIN The brother of famous actor Charlie Chaplin signs this check for $50.00 in blue ink Check Signed: “Sidney Chaplin” in blue ink. 6½x2¾. September 6, 1956. Check no. w/n. Drawn from the account of Sidney Chaplin at City National Bank in Hollywood, California. Payable for $50.
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ROBERT CLEAVES - CHECK ENDORSED 01/15/1970 - HFSID 38497ROBERT CLEAVES The infamous actor who was convicted of second degree murder endorses this check from 1970, in the amount of $158.33 Check endorsed: "Robert Cleaves", in black ink, 3½x8½ check from Los Angeles Aftra Federal Credit Union in Hollywood, California, in the amount of $158.33. Dated January 15, 1970.
Sale Price $198.00
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JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/30/1868 - HFSID 265819JAY COOKE The financier signs on this check for $252.24, dated in 1868! Check Signed: "Jay Cooke & Co", 8x3¾. Philadelphia, 1868 March 30. Check No. 5163, drawn on Jay Cooke & Co. Bankers payable in gold to "Theo. Kitchen Cash'r" for $252.24.
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CARLO "DON CARLO" GAMBINO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/25/1962 CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY SALTZSTEIN - HFSID 264644CARLO “DON CARLO” GAMBINO Co-signed by HENRY SALTZSTEIN Check payable signed by the crime boss and one of his business associates Check signed: "Carlo Gambino" and "Henry H Saltzstein", 8¼x3. New York, New York, June 25, 1962. Check No.
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CARLO "DON CARLO" GAMBINO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/25/1957 CO-SIGNED BY: GEORGE SCHILLER - HFSID 255129CARLO GAMBINO. Partly Printed Check signed: "Carlo Gambino" and "George Schiller", 8¼x3. New York, 1963 December 5. Drawn on the Chase Manhattan account of S.G.S. Associates, 141 East 44th Street, New York City. Payable to Chase Manhattan Bank for $118.22. S.G.S.
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CARLO "DON CARLO" GAMBINO - CHECK DOUBLE ENDORSED 08/25/1961 CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY SALTZSTEIN, GEORGE SCHILLER - HFSID 264403CARLO “DON CARLO” GAMBINO Co-signed with HENRY SALTZSTEIN and GEORGE SCHILLER Check payable to the crime boss by associates Saltzstein and Schiller Check Signed: "Carlo Gambino”, "C or K Gambino", “Henry Saltzstein”, and “George Schiller”, 8¼x3.
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CARLO "DON CARLO" GAMBINO - CHECK ENDORSED 01/23/1963 CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY SALTZSTEIN, GEORGE SCHILLER - HFSID 264404CARLO GAMBINO. Check endorsed: "Carlo Gambino" and "Catherine Visconti", 8¼x3. New York, New York, 1963 January 23.Signed: "George Schiller" and filled out and signed "Henry H Saltzstein" on front. Check No. 2003, drawn on the account of S.G.S.
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CARLO "DON CARLO" GAMBINO - CHECK ENDORSED 04/01/1962 CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY SALTZSTEIN, GEORGE SCHILLER - HFSID 257035CARLO GAMBINO. Partly Printed Check endorsed: "Carlo Gambino" on verso, 8¼x3. New York, 1962 April 5. Drawn on the S.G.S. Associates account at The Chase Manhattan Bank for $400. Signed: "George Schiller" and "Henry H. Saltzstein".
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CARLO "DON CARLO" GAMBINO - CHECK ENDORSED 06/08/1961 CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY SALTZSTEIN, GEORGE SCHILLER - HFSID 280343S.G.S. Associates check for $400, endorsed by Carlo Gambino, the model for The Godfather, and signed by business associated Henry Saltzstein and George Schiller in 1961. S.G.S. was one of the few businesses financed by and registered to Gambino. Accompanied by an unsigned b/w photo of a smiling Gambino in handcuffs.
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CARLO "DON CARLO" GAMBINO - CHECK ENDORSED 10/04/1962 CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY SALTZSTEIN, GEORGE SCHILLER - HFSID 283128S.G.S. Associates check for $400, endorsed by Carlo Gambino, the model for The Godfather, and signed by business associated Henry Saltzman and George Schiller in 1961. S.G.S. was one of the few businesses financed by and registered to Gambino. Matted to 12¼x8 in a beige matte.
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THOMAS E. HAYDEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/01/1991 - HFSID 317485TOM HAYDEN The liberal activist wrote this $92 check to the State of California while serving in the California State Assembly. Check signed: "Tom Hayden", 6x2¾. Sacramento, California, 1991 April 1. Check #460, drawn on the account of Tom Hayden, c/o Taylor & Lieberman, A.A.C.
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THOMAS E. HAYDEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/25/1991 - HFSID 280559TOM HAYDEN He fills out and signs a $130.18 check to a trendy LA green grocer. Check signed: "Tom Hayden", 6x2¾. Los Angeles, California, 1991 April 25. Check #383, drawn on Hayden's account, c/o Taylor & Lieberman, A.A.C., at City National Bank, payable to Mrs. Winston's for $130.18.
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ANNE LANSKY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/05/1939 - HFSID 179324ANNE LANSKY. Check filled out and signed: "Anne Lansky", 6¼x2¾. Boston, Mass., 1939 January 5. Drawn on the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, payable to "Cushing Lyons Ins." for $6. Anne Lansky, the former Anna Citron, married mob financial wizard Meyer Lansky in 1929.
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ANNE LANSKY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/10/1939 - HFSID 342424ANNE LANSKY The wife of mobster Meyer Lansky signs check for $11.43 in black ink Check signed: "Anne Lansky" in black ink. 6¼x2¾. January 10, 1939. Check drawn from the account of Anne Lansky at The National Shawmut Bank in Boston, Massachusetts. Payable for $11.43 to the Boston Edison Co. (not endorsed on verso).
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ANNE LANSKY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/15/1939 - HFSID 254603ANNE LANSKY. Check filled out and signed: "Anne Lansky", 6¼x2¾. Boston, Mass., 1939 November 15. Drawn on The National Shawmut Bank of Boston, payable to "Chandler & Co." for $20. Anne Lansky, the former Anna Citron, married mob financial wizard Meyer Lansky in 1929.
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ELIJAH MUHAMMAD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/07/1971 - HFSID 84465Special PriceELIJAH MUHAMMAD The Minster of Islam signs on a check for $6,177.00, drawn from The honorable Elijah Muhammad's Poor Fund account Check signed: "Elijah Muhammad", 7½x3. Chicago, Illinois, 1971 June 7. Check No.
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$1,200.00
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SAM H. SHEPPARD - CHECK ENDORSED 07/03/1947 CO-SIGNED BY: MARILYN R. SHEPPARD, THOMAS S. REESE - HFSID 265823SAM SHEPPARD, MARILYN REESE SHEPPARD and THOMAS S. REESE. Rare Partly Printed Check signed:"Thos. S. Reese", endorsed on verso: "Marilyn Reese Sheppard/(Mrs. Sam H." and "Sam H. Sheppard", 6¼x2¾. Cleveland, Ohio, 1947 July 3.
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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SAM H. SHEPPARD - CHECK ENDORSED 08/02/1946 CO-SIGNED BY: MARILYN R. SHEPPARD, THOMAS S. REESE - HFSID 264405SAM SHEPPARD, MARILYN REESE SHEPHARD and THOMAS S. REESE. Rare Partly Printed Check signed:"Thos. S. Reese", endorsed on verso: "Marilyn Reese Sheppard" and "Sam H. Sheppard", 6¼x2¾. Cleveland, Ohio, 1946 August 2.
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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HARRY K. THAW - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/08/1903 - HFSID 251594HARRY K. THAW Killer of prominent architect Stanford White. Partly Printed Check filled out and signed: "H.K. Thaw", 7¾x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1903 May 8. Drawn on The Riggs National Bank, payable to Andrew Wells for $20. Someone else has penned the payee's name.
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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HARRY K. THAW - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/05/1925 - HFSID 252218HARRY K. THAW Signed a week after the opening of the new Madison Square Garden built to replace the demolished one designed by Stanford White. Partly Printed Check filled out and signed: "H.K. Thaw", 8¾x3. Pittsburgh, Pa., 1925 December 5.
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
