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Ralph Capone: The elder Capone’s fingerprint card

The elder Capone’s fingerprint card

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The elder Capone’s fingerprint card

Older brother of Al Capone who was once named ‘Public Enemy Number Three’ and nicknamed ‘Bottles’ because he ran the Chicago bottling operation (1894–1974). Memphis police department identification card, one page both sides, 8 x 8, February 5, 1928, bearing Capone’s fingerprints individually as well as prints of all fingers simultaneously, signed at the bottom in black ink, “Ralph J. Capone.” Opposite side bears typed information about Capone, including name and aliases, height, weight, tattoos, and charges, as well as an affixed mug shot. Moderate overall creases, various edge chips and tears (one affecting the signature), a few affixed pieces of toned tape, and various notations, otherwise very good condition. RR Auction COA.

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