Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family and model for The Godfather. Having gained control of various businesses, many illegal, including garbage disposal, stock price manipulation, pornography distribution, topless bars, loansharking, supermarkets, mattresses, pizza parlor equipment, and countless others, Gambino amassed such business acumen that he was persuaded to enter a partnership with Schiller and Henry Saltzstein. The result was a consulting service, S. G. S. Associates, with Gambino charging $40,000 per session. Lot of two checks. Business check drawn on his “labor consulting” firm, SGS Associates, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to N. Y. State Unemp. Ins. Fund for $47.84, April 30, 1962 and an S. G. S. Associates check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by George Schiller and Henry Saltzstein, payable to Carlo Gambino for $500.00, October 14, 1964. Endorsed on the reverse in blue ink, “Carlo Gambino.” In fine condition, with expected stamps, holes and marks. R&R COA.
