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Kingpin of the Jewish mob in New York, widely believed to have had a hand in fixing the 1919 World Series (1882–1928). Original vintage glossy 10 x 8

New York mobster (born Arthur Flegenheimer in 1901) involved in bootlegging and the numbers racket; he was assassinated by the Mafia in 1935. Original

Chicago Outfit courier famous for being the girlfriend of Bugsy Siegel (1916–1966). Original vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hill locked out of her hom

Master bank robber (1901–1980) nicknamed ‘The Actor’ for his success in eluding capture through the use of disguises and odd mannerisms. Original glos

The first Mafia member to publicly acknowledge its existence (1903–1971). Nine original vintage glossy press photos related to Valachi, most approxima

Black Hand was a method of extortion that involved sending a letter to the victim, usually threatening severe harm unless a certain amount of money wa

New York mobster (1902–1971) influential in the rise of the modern Cosa Nostra. Original glossy 5.5 x 3.25 mug shot photo of Adonis, filled out with a

A clipped newspaper article describes a bold undercover operation by Canevari during which he “presented himself as a member of Al Capone’s gang and e

Notorious Irish-American mob hitman (1908–1932) who had been recruited to assassinate Lucky Luciano in a plot foiled by a tip-off. Coll was assassinat

Notorious Irish-American mob hitman (1908–1932) who had been recruited to assassinate Lucky Luciano in a plot foiled by a tip-off. Coll was assassinat

Collection of approximately 28 original mug shot-style photos, ranging in size from 1.5 x 2.5 to 7.5 x 3.75, featuring various wanted criminals, most

New York Mafia boss (1897–1962) instrumental in the development of organized crime in the US; he was responsible for splitting the Mafia into five dif

NYPD police information bulletin, dated May 6, 1938, 4.5 x 7.5, 14 pages, featuring mug shots and descriptions of wanted criminals from throughout the

Head of the Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc., during the 1930s (1897–1944). Original glossy 4.5 x 3.25 mug shot photo of Buchalter, bearing an inherent ca

Siegel was one of the most influential figures in the history of organized crime, and married Esta Krakower in 1929. Handwritten note, one page on an

NYPD list of automobile licenses, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date. List of licenses “found in apartment of Benjamin Schnieder,” including “3C8172 N. Y. Li

The ‘enforcement arm’ of the mob responsible for between 400 and 1000 contract killings, headed by Lansky and Buchalter. Original New York Police Depa

Bootlegger-turned-informant who fled to St. Paul, Minnesota, and disguised his identity to avoid the pursuing New York Mafia; his plot failed, and Luc

Seven wanted posters issued throughout the 1930s, ranging in size from 8 x 8 to 8.25 x 11, featuring images, descriptions, and fingerprints of the wan

New York mobster (born Arthur Flegenheimer in 1901) involved in bootlegging and the numbers racket; he was assassinated by the Mafia in 1935. Typed de

New York mobster (born Arthur Flegenheimer in 1901) involved in bootlegging and the numbers racket; he was assassinated by the Mafia in 1935. Typed po

Incredibly influential mobster who mentored Al Capone and helped build the ‘Chicago Outfit’ in the 1920s (1882–1957). Crystal-clear original glossy 5.

New York mobster (born Arthur Flegenheimer in 1901) involved in bootlegging and the numbers racket; he was assassinated by the Mafia in 1935. NYPD pol

Woman (1891–1931) associated with numerous gangsters who was involved in blackmailing and money lending, found beaten and strangled in a New York park

Two original identical matte-finish photos of wanted posters, 8 x 10, featuring mug shots and physical descriptions of three suspects wanted for the m

Actress who moved to New York in search of fame on the stage, but fell in love with jewelry thief Eli Schonbrun. They were convicted of murder in a se

New York congressman (1888–1991) whose grandfather served as Grant’s secretary of state. Typed police report, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 30, 1931. Repo

Typed police report signed “Eugene S. Canevari,” one page, 8 x 10.5, January 17, 1933.” Canveri reports on a bomb scare involving Franklin D. Roosevel

Collection of NYPD reports and documents from Canevari’s time on the bomb squad, many related to bomb investigations, dated from throughout the 1930s.

Fascinating collection of NYPD reports and documents related to Communist meetings and events, dated from throughout the 1930s. Canevari had gone unde

Collection of NYPD documents related to various complaint reports, dated from throughout the 1930s. Consists of ten pieces (some original carbon copie

Collection of over 60 booking cards, most approximately 6 x 4 and dated throughout the 1930s, each filled out with the personal details of an apprehen

Luciano and Siegel were two of the most influential figures in the history of organized crime; Valachi was the first Mafia member to publicly acknowle

Cryptic anonymous tip letter in pencil, one page, 5.25 x 7, no date. In part (spelling and grammar retained): “Hear is a tip for you. Card and dice ga

Enormous collection of well over 100 pieces, consisting primarily of Canevari’s handwritten notes and typed reports related to various NYPD investigat

Large collection of NYPD reports and documents related to homicide cases, dated from throughout the 1930s. Consists of over 50 pieces (many original c

Typed deposition, 37 pages, 8 x 10.25, no date. Deposition of an alleged loan shark, Christopher O’Connor, who had been taking advantage of longshorem

Collection of NYPD reports and documents related to mobsters and complaints, dated from throughout the 1930s. Consists of over 60 pieces (many origina

Collection of approximately 30 photos (primarily glossy), various sizes, showing gruesome crime scenes, most being of deceased bodies in suspected hom

Collection of NYPD documents related to various criminals and suspects, dated from throughout the 1930s. Consists of over 40 pieces (some original car

Collection of 16 original glossy police lineup photos, ranging in size from 2.25 x 6.25 to 9 x 6.75, all featuring full-length shots of people in cust

Collection of approximately 41 original mug shot photos, most approximately 5 x 3, featuring various suspected criminals, most with physical descripti

Collection of approximately 50 original mug shot photos, most approximately 5 x 3, featuring various suspected criminals, most with physical descripti

Collection of approximately 34 original mug shot photos, most approximately 5 x 3, featuring various suspected criminals, most with physical descripti

Collection of approximately 31 original mug shot photos, most approximately 5 x 3, featuring various suspected criminals, most with physical descripti

Collection of approximately 37 original mug shot photos, most approximately 5 x 3, featuring various suspected criminals, most with physical descripti

Large collection of NYPD reports and documents related to interrogations and witness testimonies, dated between the 1920s and 1950s. Consists of appro

Seven official NYPD rosters dated between 1930 and 1936, each 3.5 x 5.5, including names and phone numbers of officers and detectives throughout vario

Eight wanted posters issued throughout the 1930s (some undated), two identical, ranging in size from 8 x 10.5 to 11 x 14, featuring images, descriptio

Fascinating collection related to an attempted train bombing, consisting of five original glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, and seven typed witness st