Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who led the notorious “enforcement” syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s as successor to the warring Prohibition gangs and the old-line Mafia and continued to operate into the 1950s. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lansky, payable to Internal Revenue Department for $1346.71, September 5, 1939. Usual punch cancellations and bank stamps (the latter lightly touching first name) and faint vertical fold, away from signature, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
