Legendary organized crime leader. Lansky was the godfather of the national crime syndicate that emerged in the early 1930s as successor of the warring Prohibition gangs as well as the old-line Mafia. Forming friendships and alliances with Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel, Lansky directed Murder, Inc. Check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lansky, payable to Esplanade Concert Fund for $25.00, July 12, 1938. In fine condition, with vertical crease to left side, cancellation holes to top and a light bank stamp over last two letters of signature. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
