Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed 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. Two original vintage glossy press photos of Lansky, 7.75 x 10 and 9 x 7, each bearing inherent captions to the borders, stamp-dated on the reverse 1952 and 1973. In overall fine condition, with normal news use and wear, including production marks and notes. RR Auction COA.
