Al Capone

Original vintage pearl-finish 8.25 x 8 close-up photo of Chicago Outfit crime boss Al Capone in 1931, the image clearly showing Capone's knife scars on the left side of his face. The reverse bears various stamps and editorial notations. In good to very good condition, with emulsion loss, irregular edge loss, and several edge tears, one of which descends into Capone's forehead. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic "Type I" photograph from 1931.