The ‘enforcement arm’ of the mob responsible for between 400 and 1000 contract killings, headed by Lansky and Buchalter. Original New York Police Department document entitled “Known Racketeers,” three pages, 9.25 x 8.5, listing the names, aliases, addresses, hang-outs, and specific rackets of various criminals. Included on the list are “Buckalter, Louis ‘Lepkie,’ [sic]” involved in the “Union” racket, and “Lansky, Meyer ‘Little Meyer,’” who is involved in “Booze.” In fine condition, with two horizontal storage folds. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.
