German-born carpenter (1899–1936) who became the central figure in the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, dubbed (even at the time) as the ‘Crime of the Century.’ Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Hauptmann for $1.00, January 17, 1936, and endorsed on the reverse, “Bruno Richard Hauptmann.” Double-matted and framed with a color copy of the front of the check and photos of Hauptmann, the Lindberghs, and Charles Lindbergh, Jr. to an overall size of 16.25 x 16.25. In very good condition, with expected cancellation stamps and holes, with one stamp over beginning portion of endorsement. RR Auction COA.
