Thief, bankrobber, kidnapper and bootlegger nicknamed 'The Rat' by J. Edgar Hoover. Signed book: Public Enemy Number One: The Alvin Karpis Story. Toronto: McClellan and Stewart, Ltd., 1971. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75. 256 pages. Signed boldly in felt tip on the first free end page, 'With best wishes from Alvin Karpis.' In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
