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Wanted Poster Online Auction

October 04, 2012

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LOT 42

Lot 42

Henry J. Fernekes, Federal Bureau of investigation, U.S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1935

Henry J. Fernekes, Federal Bureau of investigation, U.S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1935
Lot 42 Details
Henry J. Fernekes, Federal Bureau of investigation, U.S. Department of Justice Wanted Poster, 1935

issued by John Edgar Hoover, director, August 29,1935
8" x 8" — 20.3 x 20.3 cm.

Estimate $50-$100

Realised: $72
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

wanted by the Warden of the Illinois State Penitentiary, Joliet, Illinois for his escape from that Institution on August 3., 1935. Born Henry J. Fernekes, aliases “Midget” Fernekes, Jimmie Ward, C. F. Richards, Henry J. Darche, Jimmy Knight, Henry Goodwin, Ralph Goodwin, Henry J. Ferneke.

CONDITION DETAILS

Previously mounted, glue and paper residue to back.

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