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JOHN DILLINGER WANTED POSTER

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
JOHN DILLINGER WANTED POSTER
(1903-1934) American bank robber and murderer, in 1933 and 1934, he and his gangs undertook a string of bank robberies in the Midwest, with narrow escapes from the law. His first robbery in 1924 led to a nine year stint in prison. Took place in Mooresville in 1924. He was caught and imprisoned until 1933. After a jailbreak, he resumed robbing banks until gunned down by the FBI as he exited a Chicago theater, betrayed by the infamous "Lady in red". Original "Wanted" poster from the 1930's, 8" x 8" on cardboard stock, issued by the U.S. Department of Justice and intended as a mailing. Depicts John Dillinger, alias Frank Sullivan, wanted for "...feloniously transporting a four door V-8 sedan, the property of Lillian Holley, sheriff, Lake County, Indiana, to Illinois...". In addition to his mug shots and fingerprints, Dillinger's criminal record is cited, including arrests for Murder, Bank Robbery and Escape. Light wear as expected, otherwise very good.

Estimate: $150 - 200.

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