New York Mafia boss (1897–1962) instrumental in the development of organized crime in the US; he was responsible for splitting the Mafia into five different crime families. Original glossy 5 x 3 mug shot photo of Luciano, filled out with a physical description and personal details on the reverse, listing his name as “Charles Luciano,” crime as “Fel Asslt,” occupation as “Chauffeur,” and date of arrest as “Feb-2-1931.” In fine condition. In this instance, Luciano was indicted on two counts of assault in the first degree, both of which were dismissed. This mug shot is probably the most iconic image of Luciano, and clearly shows the droopy eye which he suffered as a result of an earlier stabbing. a major turning point came later in 1931, when Joe Masseria was assassinated at Luciano’s command, allowing him to take over as the first official boss of the Genovese crime family. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.
