Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family and model for the title character in Mario Puzo’s book The Godfather. Business check drawn on Gambino’s “labor consulting” firm, SGS Associates, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand, payable to Carlo Gambino for $500, November 18, 1964, endorsed by Gambino on the reverse. In fine condition, with usual bank stamps and cancellation holes, none affecting Gambino‘s signature. R&R COA.