RR Auction: Remarkable Rarities Ft. Gangsters

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Gangsters, gun molls, rats, and mobsters have long captured the American imagination—transformed into symbols of individualism and stars of the silver screen, these figures have become icons in their own right. In Session One of our Remarkable Rarities sale, we are proud to present a wealth of memorabilia associated with these criminal crooks and gangland gods: from folk heroes like Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow, and John Dillinger to mob bosses like Al Capone, Mickey Cohen, and Sam Giancana, the top names in gangsterism are here represented.

Diversity reigns in Remarkable Rarities, Session Two: King George III writes to his son in 1779, then Prince plays a custom VOX guitar in 2013. Dwight D. Eisenhower wins World War II, then Steve McQueen immortalizes it in The Great Escape. Abraham Lincoln and Malcolm X fight for justice a century apart. Thoreau ponders the natural world while Tolkien creates a new one. The Beatles and Pink Floyd release landmark albums as America makes its moonshot. Alfred Nobel transforms his legacy from death to dignity. These intersections of culture and collecting are revealed in this concise session of just over fifty lots.
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
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Murray 'The Camel' Humphreys 18K Gold Piaget Diamond Watch1021 - Murray 'The Camel' Humphreys 18K Gold Piaget Diamond Watch
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An 18K gold Piaget wristwatch custom-designed for Chicago Outfit racketeer Murray 'The Camel' Humphreys, featuring a concentric design with ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Meyer Lansky's Personally-Owned Parker 61 Fountain Pen1022 - Meyer Lansky's Personally-Owned Parker 61 Fountain Pen
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Meyer Lanksy's personally-owned and -used Parker 61 convertible fountain pen, as left in his desk at the time of his death. Includes the slim bl...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mickey Cohen Autograph Letter Signed1023 - Mickey Cohen Autograph Letter Signed
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ALS signed “Mickey” and "Meyer Harris Cohen, 14738H," one page, 8 x 10.5, August 5, 1967. Letter to Lieut. Voy K. Apt, written from federa...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Mickey Cohen's Personally-Owned Monogrammed Ring1024 - Mickey Cohen's Personally-Owned Monogrammed Ring
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Mickey Cohen's personally-owned 14K gold pinkie ring, approximately size 7, featuring his initials monogrammed on the face, "MC," with...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Mickey Cohen Pair of (2) Business Cards1025 - Mickey Cohen Pair of (2) Business Cards
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Pair of two of Mickey Cohen's cream-colored official business cards, 3.5 x 2, embossed in gold with his contact information: "Michael M. Co...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mickey Cohen Group of (9) Press Photos1026 - Mickey Cohen Group of (9) Press Photos
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Collection of nine original vintage glossy silver gelatin press photos related to Los Angeles-area gangster Mickey Cohen, ranging in size from 3.5 x 6
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Vito Genovese Original Court Document1027 - Vito Genovese Original Court Document
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Official carbon copy court document in the case of US v. Vito Genovese, in which the United States sought to "cancel the naturalization of Vito...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sam Giancana Signed Power of Attorney Document1028 - Sam Giancana Signed Power of Attorney Document
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Partly-printed DS, signed “Sam Giancana,” one page, 6 x 4, January 9, 1975. Power of attorney document by which Giancana authorizes Anthony V. Champag
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sam Giancana's 14K Gold Monogrammed Money Clip Watch1029 - Sam Giancana's 14K Gold Monogrammed Money Clip Watch
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Sam Giancana's 14K gold Alton money clip watch, monogrammed on the clip with his initials in raised lettering, "S.G." The clip has an ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Sam Giancana's Collection of (7) Pieces of Gold Jewelry1030 - Sam Giancana's Collection of (7) Pieces of Gold Jewelry
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Collection of seven pieces of Sam Giancana's 14K gold jewelry, including: a glamorous 14K lighter with an intriguing burst finish, featuring his...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Sam Giancana's Pair of Handwritten Betting Notebooks1031 - Sam Giancana's Pair of Handwritten Betting Notebooks
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Two of Sam Giancana's personal handwritten gambling notebooks, recording daily horse race betting activities: the first, with a card stapled to ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Sam Giancana Signed Christmas Card to His Wife1032 - Sam Giancana Signed Christmas Card to His Wife
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Christmas card from Sam Giancana to his wife Angeline DeTolve, 8 x 10.25, signed and inscribed inside in blue ballpoint using his nickname, "To...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Fred Burke Autograph Letter Signed1033 - Fred Burke Autograph Letter Signed
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Midwestern armed robber and contract killer during the Prohibition era (1893–1940) who is considered a prime suspect in the infamous St. Valentine&#...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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John Dillinger Newspapers1034 - John Dillinger Newspapers
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Assortment of contemporary newspapers associated with John Dillinger and his death, circa 1934, with highlights including: a complete issue of The Cal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Dillinger's Shirt and Handkerchief1035 - John Dillinger's Shirt and Handkerchief
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John Dillinger's personally-owned shirt and handkerchief, sold by his cousin Eleanor Dillinger Stultz to noted collector David Gainsborough Robe...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John Dillinger's Wooden Gun1036 - John Dillinger's Wooden Gun
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John Dillinger's wooden gun, attributed to his infamous escape from the Crown Point jail in Indiana on March 3, 1934. Blackened with shoe polish...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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John Dillinger Clothing Fabric Swatch1037 - John Dillinger Clothing Fabric Swatch
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A 2.5 x 2 swatch of off-white fabric attributed to John Dillinger's pants by a contemporary tag tied to one corner: " of John Dillingers P...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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John Dillinger Native American Tapestry Gifted to His Niece1038 - John Dillinger Native American Tapestry Gifted to His Niece
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Beautiful woven tapestry purchased by John Dillinger at the 1933–34 'Century of Progress' Chicago World's Fair, measuring 17.5 x 15, pre...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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John Dillinger Wanted Posters1039 - John Dillinger Wanted Posters
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Three wanted posters for John Dillinger: two identical 8 x 8 cards headed "Division of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice," featuri...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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King George III Autograph Letter Signed1050 - King George III Autograph Letter Signed
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Revolution-dated ALS signed “George R.,” one page, 7.25 x 9, September 4, 1779. Letter to his 14-year-old son, Prince William Henry, in full: "...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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