Thief, bankrobber, kidnapper and bootlegger nicknamed “The Rat” by J. Edgar Hoover. Endorsed personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in another hand and endorsed on the reverse as both “Alvin Karpis” and “A. F. Karpowicz,” payable to Karpis for $10.00, August 4, 1978. In fine condition, with light stamps to body, none affecting clean endorsement. R&R COA.
