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October 04, 2012

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LOT 37

Lot 37

Clarence Lee Shaffer, Jr., Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1936

Clarence Lee Shaffer, Jr., Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1936
Lot 37 Details
Clarence Lee Shaffer, Jr., Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1936

youngest member of ‘The Brady Gang’, subject of one of the greatest manhunts in the history of American crime, issued by John Edgar Hoover, director
8" x 8" — 20.3 x 20.3 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $60
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

Wanted for the interstate transportation from Lima, Ohio, to Chicago, Illinois, on April 27, 1936, of jewelry valued at $ 12, 000. Born Clarence Lee Shaffer, Jr., aliases Lee Jackson, Clarence Lee Shaffer, Alc. Layton

CONDITION DETAILS

Previously mounted, glue and paper residue to back.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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