Notorious Canadian robber, kidnapper and bootlegger who became public enemy number one during the years of 1931 - 36 when he headed the Barker Gang after Ma and Freddie were killed in a hail of FBI gunfire. Karpis was imprisoned in Alcatraz longer than any other man, and nicknamed the 'Rat' by J. Edgar Hoover. Color satin-finish 5 x 7 candid photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip 'To Bill Van Buskirk, warm regards from friend Alvin Karpis, October 5, 1978, Tommalinas, Spain.' In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
