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. Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lansky, payable to M. J. Winterkorn for $12.50, November 26, 1948. In fine condition, with expected holes and stamps, with minor show-through from a bank stamp under first letter of signature. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
