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Wanted Poster Online Auction

October 04, 2012

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LOT 16

Lot 16

Homer ‘Wayne’ Van Meter, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1934

Homer ‘Wayne’ Van Meter, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1934
Lot 16 Details
Homer ‘Wayne’ Van Meter, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1934

associate of John Dillinger and ’Baby Face’ Nelson, issued by J. Edgar Hoover, director, addressed and postmarked, together with a second wanted poster for girlfriend Marie Marion ‘Mazie’ Conforti
8" x 8" — 20.3 x 20.3 cm.

Estimate $50-$100

Realised: $36
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Note:

Wanted at St. Paul, Minnesota for the obstruction of justice. Born Homer Van Meter, aliases Kenneth Jackson, Kenneth R. Jackson

CONDITION DETAILS

Both previously mounted wtih glue and paper residue to back the second poster trimmed

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