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Lot #2116
John Dillinger

“Identified by 22 witnesses as machine gunner who killed policeman”

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“Identified by 22 witnesses as machine gunner who killed policeman”

Two original vintage glossy press photos: one circa 1934 photo of Dillinger being escorted in police custody, 7 x 9, bearing news stamps and date stamps from later use to the reverse, and an original pencil notation, in part: “John Dillinger being taking to showing in County jail…where he was viewed & identified by 22 witnesses as machine gunner who killed policeman in 20,000 robbery of First National Bank at East Chicago”; and one 1934 photo of Dillinger’s recovered machine gun, bulletproof vest, handgun, and ammunition, 6 x 8, bearing news stamps and an affixed caption to the reverse. In overall fine condition, with normal news use and wear, including production marks and notes. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #410 - Ended June 19, 2013