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Lot #166
Al Capone Original 'Type III' Photograph

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Description

Original glossy 8.75 x 7 silver gelatin news service photograph of a smiling Al Capone handcuffed and leaving court in Atlanta after having lost his appeal on November 11, 1932. A year and a month earlier, on October 18, 1931, Capone was convicted of three felony counts of tax evasion and two misdemeanor counts of failing to file a tax return. He was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison, and ordered to pay court costs, a fine of $50,000, and $215,000 plus interest for back taxes. While awaiting the outcome of his appeal—which was denied—Capone was housed in Cook County Jail. He was eventually transferred to the United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, in May 1932, where he spent two years before being famously relocated to Alcatraz. Reverse of photo bears pencil annotations and an affixed newspaper clipping. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, some creases and marks, and a barcode label affixed to the lower left corner. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic 'Type III' photograph.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Gangsters, Outlaws & Lawmen
  • Dates: #656 - Ended January 11, 2023