Lot 231
Doto, Joe "Adonis". Uncommon. (1902-1972) Leader of the Broadway Mob. This vain dandy was emulated in Hollywood films by George Raft, a childhood friend. He changed his last name to Adonis, having decided Doto did not do justice to his dark, good looks. Associate of Luciano, Costello, Lanksey and Siegel. The Police used a loop hole to rid themselves of him by deporting him back to Italy as an illegal alien in 1956. His good looks may well have faded as he was beaten to death during cross examination in a Naples police interrogation.
Check Signed 6 1/4 x 2 3/4", Brooklyn, NY, December 27, 1937. Partially printed, accomplished in holograph. Drawn on The National City Bank of New York. Made payable to "City Collector" in the amount of $79.50. Punch cancelling does not affect the signature in black ink. Very Good.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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