Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family and model for Mario Puzo’s book The Godfather. Business check drawn on his “labor consulting” firm, SGS Associates, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino and countersigned by his partner Henry Saltzstein, payable to Carlo Gambino for $400, August 22, 1962. Gambino has also endorsed the reverse. In fine condition, with usual bank stamps and cancellation holes, none affecting either signature area. R&R COA.