Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family (1902–1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. S.G.S. Associates business check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, and countersigned by his partner Henry H. Saltzstein, payable to Pershing Auto Rentals, Inc. for $416.58, November 16, 1957. Double-suede-matted and framed with two photos of Gambino, one posing alongside Frank Sinatra, and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 29.5 x 15.5. A central vertical fold, expected stamps and holes, and a red pencil cancellation touching end of signature, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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