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NYPD Gambling

NYPD Gambling

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NYPD Gambling

Cryptic anonymous tip letter in pencil, one page, 5.25 x 7, no date. In part (spelling and grammar retained): “Hear is a tip for you. Card and dice game ran by tow man Mic. or Mix and Al…Get Net Green to talk Als girls name Cil…Same gangers Place was Raided on feb 15 W 72 St.” Also includes the presumed original mailing envelope, postmarked April 2, 1930, and a newspaper clipping about a shooting at an illicit gambling event. In very good condition, with moderate blocks of toning to letter. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #410 - Ended June 19, 2013