Original glossy 7 x 8.75 silver gelatin news service photograph of Al Capone’s mugshot from May 8th, 1930, taken by the Miami Police Department who arrested Capone, along with his brother John and Chicago alderman Albert J. Prignano, plus bodyguard Nick Circella, for the charge of ‘investigation.’ Sam McCreary, Miami’s director of public safety, visited Capone while he was still in his cell and made it clear that he would continue to be arrested ‘anytime, anywhere, in any company, every time that he would set foot in the jurisdiction of the city of Miami.’ While no charges were filed against any of the men arrested and they were all released that day, the purpose of the detainment was to make sure Capone got the message that he was not welcome. Reverse of photo bears three affixed clippings, date stamps, and pencil annotations. In very good condition, with wear to trimmed edges and scattered marks and creases, some affecting the emulsion but not the great clear image. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic 'Type III' photograph.
