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, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to Triple G. Garage for $178.24, July 15, 1957. In very good condition, with usual bank stamps and punch and color pencil cancellations (touching signature), vertical fold, and a few small creases and edge tears. R&R COA.
