1941 Federal Bureau of Investigation Wanted Poster

Description: Item/Description: Authentic World War II-era federal wanted flyer, Identification Order No. 1745, issued on June 30, 1941, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice under Director John Edgar Hoover. Poster targets Pearly G. Peterson (alias Pearley Peterson) for violating the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act after being indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing and transporting a 1935 Chevrolet Coupe across state lines. Front display features ten inked fingerprint impressions, a comprehensive physical and relative profile, an extensive regional criminal record spanning Minnesota, and a dual-portrait mugshot taken at the St. Cloud State Reformatory. Flyer bears an archival receiving stamp at the top reading "RECEIVED JUL 14 1941 CHIEF POLICE TOPEKA, KANSAS." (Vintage FBI Criminal Wanted Poster, Fugitive Notice) Material: Paper Dimensions: Height: 8"; Width: 8" Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include paper toning, minor corner wear, and a few faint handled smudges along the top margin. Age: 1941 Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $10 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 702 Buyers premium: 23%

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