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October 04, 2012

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LOT 54

Lot 54

Ralph Roe, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice, 1937

Ralph Roe, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice, 1937
Lot 54 Details
Ralph Roe, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice, 1937

Alcatraz escapee, issued by John Edgar Hoover, director
8" x 8" — 20.3 x 20.3 cm.

Estimate $50-$100

Realised: $36
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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Confined in the United States Penitentiary at Alcatraz Island, California, and escaped therefrom on December 16, 1937. Born Ralph Roe, aliases Paul Sullivan, Jack Sullivan, Raymond Roe, Raymond Rowe, J. H. Reynolds, Jack Mccarthy, Jack Mccarty, Ralph Rowe

CONDITION DETAILS

Previously mounted, laminated front

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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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