Lot 120
Hoffa, Jimmy (1913-1975) President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; accused of corruption and convicted of mail fraud and mishandling funds. His mysterious disappearance and probable murder in 1975 has become a cultural myth generating numerous speculative theories.
Signature ("James R. Hoffa"). Signed Time Magazine cover. Signed in blue ink. Matted for an overall size of 11 x 14". In very good condition.
Portraying Hoffa at the center of a web with a variety of trucks headed towards him, this is a fairly accurate portrait of Hoffa's influence in 1957, the year of this issue and the year he was elected president of the Teamsters.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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