Thief, bankrobber, kidnapper, and bootlegger (1907–1979) nicknamed ‘The Rat’ by J. Edgar Hoover. Signed book: Public Enemy Number One: The Alvin Karpis Story. First edition. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1971. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 256 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip, “Best wishes from Alvin Karpis.” In fine condition, with a few tears to dust jacket. RR Auction COA.
