ARNOLD ROTHSTEIN 1925 Company Stock Certificate - New York Mafia Gangster

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ARNOLD ROTHSTEIN 1925 Company Stock Certificate - New York Mafia Gangster
Arnold Rothstein was the kingpin of organized crime in New York City during the early portion of the 20
th
century. A shrewd businessman and a prodigious gambler, Rothstein amassed a monumental fortune from his interests, which included a casino, a horse racing outfit, and bootlegging liquor during Prohibition. Rothstein’s criminal empire included many underlings who would later make their own mark on organized crime in the United States, including Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Legs Diamond. Allegedly, Rothstein was also involved in fixing the infamous 1919 World Series, although he was never indicted or charged with any crimes. In 1928, Rothstein was murdered in retaliation for racking up a large gambling debt in a three-day poker game, which he refused to pay as he believed the game was fixed.
The item presented here is a stock certificate issued for A.L. Libman Corporation, an insurance company founded by Arnold Rothstein and his business partner A.L. Libman.  Rothstein served as president of the company as seen in the letterhead of the third photo (photo for reference only.)  The certificate is signed by Rothstein's partner A.L. Libman and is embossed with the company seal.
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