Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family and model for The Godfather. Having gained control of various businesses, many illegal, including garbage disposal, stock price manipulation, pornography distribution, topless bars, loansharking, supermarkets, mattresses, pizza parlor equipment, and countless others, Gambino amassed such business acumen that he was persuaded to enter a partnership with Schiller and Henry Saltzstein. The result was a consulting service, S. G. S. Associates, with Gambino charging $40,000 per session. DS, one page both sides, 3.75 x 2.5, New York State letterhead, 1972. New York certificate of registration for Carlo Gambino’s 1969 Cadillac, which expired on November 30, 1974. Certificate lists Gambino’s home address and bears a DMV stamp at bottom. Signed at the top in blue ballpoint, “Carlo Gambino.” In fine condition, with small staple hole to left and a trivial edge tear above signature. R&R COA.
