Wanted Poster Online Auction

October 04, 2012

LOT 17

Lot 17

George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster and Associated Press Photo, 1933

George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster and Associated Press Photo, 1933
Lot 17 Details
George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster and Associated Press Photo, 1933

bootlegger, armed robber and responsible for the kidnapping of Charles F. Urschel, 17 years in Alcatraz,
8" x 8" — 20.3 x 20.3 cm.

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $276
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster and Associated Press Photo, 1933
  • George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster and Associated Press Photo, 1933
  • George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster and Associated Press Photo, 1933
Note:

Photo caption verso: George “Machine Gun” Kelly with Mrs. Kelly, He is show wiping the blood from his face after altercation with guards in a courthouse elevator in Oklahoma City. A guard tried to hurry Mrs. Kelly down the corridor; she slapped him full in the face, and as he returned the compliment with interest, Kelly raised his manacled hands as if to strike Another guard hit him twice with the butt of his revolver, raising a lump on his left temple and causing the blood to flow

CONDITION DETAILS

Poster previously mounted, glue and paper residue to back.

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