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Wanted Poster Online Auction

October 04, 2012

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LOT 19

Lot 19

Arthur R. ‘Doc’ Barker, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1934

Arthur R. ‘Doc’ Barker, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1934
Lot 19 Details
Arthur R. ‘Doc’ Barker, Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1934

son of ‘Ma’ Barker, Barker/Karpis gang member with Alvin Karpis, Edward Bremer kidnapping participant, Alcatraz inmate, issued by J. Edgar Hoover, director, addressed to D. O. Chief Constable, Toronto, Canada
8" x 8" — 20.3 x 20.3 cm.

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $132
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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Son of ‘Ma’ Barker, member of Barker-Karpis gang. Wanted for questioning in connection with the kidnapping of Edward G. Bremer at St. Paul, Minnesota, On January 17, 1934. Born Arthur R. Barker, aliases Dock Barker, Bob Barker, Claud Dale. Killed during attempted escape from Alcatraz.

CONDITION DETAILS

Previously mounted, glue and paper residue to back.

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