Pair of books from the personal library of Meyer Lansky: a pocket edition of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1979; and a pocket classic of Oscar Wilde's The Ballad of Reading Gaol, published by the David McKay Company in 1930. An embossed "Library of Meyer Lansky" blindstamp can be found on an opening page in each book. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Meyer Lansky’s step-granddaughter Cynthia Duncan. Provenance: The Thelma Lansky Trust.
