Meyer Lansky ALS from Israel! Ex. Lansky Family
Meyer Lansky
Herzliya, Israel, September 9, 1970
Meyer Lansky ALS from Israel! Ex. Lansky Family
ALS
ALS (Autograph Letter Signed) by Meyer Lansky, dated September 9, 1970, and addressed "Dear Sandra." Written entirely in Lansky's hand in dark ink, the letter is signed intimately "Love / Dad" and contains a postscript concerning "Gary." Of particular interest is the stationery itself: the sheet bears the printed heading "HERZLIYA ON SEA, ISRAEL, TELEX 69/12, TELEPHONE 331877," directly connecting the correspondence to Lansky's residence in Israel during this consequential period of his life. The letter has been retained with natural folds from mailing or storage and exhibits overall toning, scattered discoloration, and areas of staining consistent with age. Measures 8.5" x 11".
Accompanied by a signed provenance document from Gary Rapoport, grandson of Meyer Lansky, affirming the letter's direct descent and long-term preservation within the Lansky family. Additionally signed by autograph authorities John Reznikoff of University Archives and Luke Pascal of Historical Autographs Gallery.
It is worth noting that the "Gary" mentioned within the letter, is the same Gary who signed the certificate of provenance, Lansky's grandson.
In full:
"Sept. 9, 1970.
Dear Sandra,
Received your letter 9:30 A.M. this morning. A long letter will follow.
Mike or Jack can get Feldmans address for you. His telephone no. is Je 1-0977 (I am sure). try calling and give him my regards.
Love from both Ted and I. Ted thanks you for everything
Love
Dad
P.S. wrote to Gary
see that he answers."
Meyer Lansky (1902-1983) was one of the most consequential figures in the history of twentieth-century American organized crime. The FBI describes Lansky as having been involved in a wide range of organized criminal activity and associated with numerous prominent underworld figures from the 1920s through the 1970s. He was particularly connected with gambling enterprises, including ventures associated with Las Vegas and pre-revolutionary Cuba.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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Meyer Lansky
Herzliya, Israel, September 9, 1970
Meyer Lansky ALS from Israel! Ex. Lansky Family
ALS
ALS (Autograph Letter Signed) by Meyer Lansky, dated September 9, 1970, and addressed "Dear Sandra." Written entirely in Lansky's hand in dark ink, the letter is signed intimately "Love / Dad" and contains a postscript concerning "Gary." Of particular interest is the stationery itself: the sheet bears the printed heading "HERZLIYA ON SEA, ISRAEL, TELEX 69/12, TELEPHONE 331877," directly connecting the correspondence to Lansky's residence in Israel during this consequential period of his life. The letter has been retained with natural folds from mailing or storage and exhibits overall toning, scattered discoloration, and areas of staining consistent with age. Measures 8.5" x 11".
Accompanied by a signed provenance document from Gary Rapoport, grandson of Meyer Lansky, affirming the letter's direct descent and long-term preservation within the Lansky family. Additionally signed by autograph authorities John Reznikoff of University Archives and Luke Pascal of Historical Autographs Gallery.
It is worth noting that the "Gary" mentioned within the letter, is the same Gary who signed the certificate of provenance, Lansky's grandson.
In full:
"Sept. 9, 1970.
Dear Sandra,
Received your letter 9:30 A.M. this morning. A long letter will follow.
Mike or Jack can get Feldmans address for you. His telephone no. is Je 1-0977 (I am sure). try calling and give him my regards.
Love from both Ted and I. Ted thanks you for everything
Love
Dad
P.S. wrote to Gary
see that he answers."
Meyer Lansky (1902-1983) was one of the most consequential figures in the history of twentieth-century American organized crime. The FBI describes Lansky as having been involved in a wide range of organized criminal activity and associated with numerous prominent underworld figures from the 1920s through the 1970s. He was particularly connected with gambling enterprises, including ventures associated with Las Vegas and pre-revolutionary Cuba.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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