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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