Lot 388
Prohibition, Bootlegging, Mad Dog Coll, Dutch Schultz Gang. Seven photos. Includes:
a. NYC Arrest photograph of Vincent Coll, killed by bootlegger Dutch Schultz, 1932, 5x9 in.
b. Dutch Schultz lawyer Richard "Dixie" Davis leaves jail to visit dentist, 1938, 5x9 in
c. Prohibition agents raid illegal liquor still, dump mash on front lawn (undated original), 5x9 in.
d. "Traveling Barroom Seized" for violating Volstead Act; flasks resemble life vest (undated orig.), 5x9 in.
e. Agents test bootleg beer in NYC, declare it's as good as before Prohibition (undated orig.), 5x9 in.
f. Shipment of liquor arrives by boat during Prohibition, reserved for foreign dignitaries (1920s), 5x9 in.
g. Wife of Legs Diamond leaves hospital in tears after hearing his last words, 1930, 5x9 in.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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