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Melvin Purvis

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Melvin Purvis

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Auction Date:2010 Oct 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
FBI agent and archetypical “G-Man” (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, “Pretty Boy” Floyd, “Baby Face” Nelson, and other notorious baddies. TLS signed “Melvin,” one page, 7 x 8.25, personal letterhead, October 30, 1934. Letter to Charles Fram at Abernethy-Turrentine Publishing Company. In part: “It was good to see you when you were here in August and I hope when you come by again you will come in to see me. The photograph which you enclosed is also noted and you are right-O I did not duck in time.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, horizontal mailing fold through signature, and scattered toning.