Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family and model for The Godfather. Having gained control of various businesses, many illegal, including garbage disposal, stock price manipulation, pornography distribution, topless bars, loansharking, supermarkets, mattresses, pizza parlor equipment, and countless others, Gambino amassed such business acumen that he was persuaded to enter a partnership with Schiller and Henry Saltzstein. The result was a consulting service, S. G. S. Associates, with Gambino charging $40,000 per session. Business check drawn on his “labor consulting” firm, SGS Associates, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to George Schiller for $400.00, May 31, 1962. Reverse is endorsed by Schiller as well. In very good condition, with a bisecting fold, cancellation holes, banks stamps to both sides and a small stamp over small portion of signature. R&R COA.
