Six vintage 1930s unsigned gelatin silver news photographs, comprised of the following: 1) Original 1930s 8 x 9 newspaper photo of Capone conferring with his lawyers’ in a hallway, with hand-lettered captions of the lawyers’ names affixed to the photo and editorial markings as it was used as the original art for a newspaper picture. The back has a 1930s date stamp. 2) Vintage 1931 6 x 8 International News photo of Capone and his lawyer Albert Fink at the beginning of his trial. The back has the original International News Photos stamp, paper caption and 1930s date stamp. There is a tear in the middle. 3) Original 1934 10 x8 photo of Capone and a federal marshal before leaving Atlanta’s federal prison after his conviction. The back has an International News Photos stamp and paper caption sheet, along with various other period stamping and notes. 4) Original 1931 6 x 8 photo of Capone smiling smugly in his chair during his trial, with an original International News Photos stamp and paper caption sheet on the back, along with various date stamps and editorial notes. The image is first generation crystal clear. 5) Well-worn original 1933 6.5 x 8.5 news photo of Capone with his cheek scar visible. The image has noticeable wear and editorial marks but is first generation clear. The back has a variety of editorial notes and newspaper date stamps including one from 1933. 6) Vintage 1931 6.5 x 8.5 image of Capone seated in a parlor chair, with editorial marks on the front stamp and a February 26, 1931 stamp date on back. The photos are in good to very good condition, with creases, trimmed edges, pencil marks and notations, including one to image, several tears, and handling wear.
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