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Lot # 1123: 1936 Alvin "Creepy" Karpis, "Public Enemy Number One" Led to Jail by J. Edgar Hoover

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 19 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer Premier Auction 2020",
which ran from 7/24/2020 12:00 AM to
8/8/2020 8:00 PM



1936 Vintage photograph of Public Enemy Number One Alvin "Creepy" Karpis as he is led to jail by none other than J. Edgar Hoover himself. A fine image from Minneapolis that in many ways symbolized the end of the gangster era in America. Issued by the International News and with a full paper caption on the back, this is in fantastic condition!

Size: 6x8
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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