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Lot #198
Melvin Purvis

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FBI agent and archetypical “G-Man” (1903–1960) responsible for the capture of John Dillinger, “Pretty Boy” Floyd, “Baby Face” Nelson, and other notorious baddies. Check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Purvis, “Melvin H. Purvis, Jr.,” payable to Charles Daniel Frey for $500.00, October 7, 1936. Vertical fold to right side, expected holes and a staple hole and crease to left side, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #320 - Ended April 18, 2007