Description: Life and Times of Lepke Buchalter : America's Most Ruthless Labor Racketeer Paul R. Kavieff2006 The first biography of the only organized crime boss to be executed in the Unitied State. Louis Buchalter, known as Louis Lepke or Lepke Buchalter, was a Jewish-American organized crime figure and head of the Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc., during the 1930s. Buchalter was one of the premier labor union racketeers in New York City during that era. ... In 1935, law enforcement estimated that Buchalter and Shapiro had 250 men working for them, and that Buchalter was grossing over $1 million ($22,000,000 in current dollar terms) per year. ... Murder, Inc. was believed to be responsible for between 400 and 1,000 contract killings, until the group was exposed in 1941 by former member Abe "Kid Twist" Reles. In the trials that followed, many members were convicted and executed, and Abe Reles himself died after suspiciously falling from a window. --WikipediaFirst Edition, First Printing Iluustrated with black & white photographs. See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Please see photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. - All items are sold in "as is" condition. - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. If customer chooses a less expensive shipping service they agree to accept full responsibility for mishaps if that service does not include tracking and/or insurance. - International shipping is usually available. When it is, the only services offered are USPS First Class Package International (for items weighing four pounds or less) and/or USPS Priority International. No exceptions. Be aware, these services tend to be expensive. - Items may be shipped in clean reused packaging to reduce waste. - Please do not whine, whinge, complain, lament, whimper, grumble, fuss, bitch, piss, or moan to me about shipping rates. I do not make money from shipping. If the total cost of an item, including shipping, is more than your willingness to pay, please don't buy it. - Return policy varies by type of item listed. - Your satisfaction is important. Please contact me with any issues. - Items ship within one business day. - Please ask questions prior to the sale if anything is not clear. ---------- Check out our other listings. New items added every week.- Vintage Detective & True Crime Magazines from the early 20th century through the 1990s including more than four dozen titles.- Vintage Old West Magazines. - Ephemera related to the History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Quality books, some rare, ranging a wide variety of genres including: - American Literature - Latin American Literature - European Literature - Asian Literature - Large Format Art Books - Cultural History - Outlaws, Gangsters, and Law Enforcement: History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Random items of interest. And more! Additional items listed every week. Come back often to see what's new.
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Book Title: Life and Times of Lepke Buchalter
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Barricade Books, Incorporated
Item Length: 8-3/4"
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2006
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Item Height: 1"
Author: Paul R. Kavieff
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: True Crime, Biography & Autobiography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: General, Organized Crime, Criminals & Outlaws
Item Width: 5-3/4"
Number of Pages: ix ; 246