Fraudster Collection (#2)

Frankie Yale, 1928 (b / w photo)
PNP251797 Frankie Yale, 1928 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankie Yale (1885-1928)

Toys of the year of the Humbert case (colour litho)
2782344 Toys of the year of the Humbert case (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toys of the year of the Humbert case)

Wholesale and Retail, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284617 Wholesale and Retail, from Harpers Weekly, 16th September 1871 (engraving) William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J

William Boss Tweed and Horace Greeley, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284620 William Boss Tweed and Horace Greeley, from Harpers Weekly, 3rd August 1872 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Group of Vultures waiting for the storm to blow over - Let us prey
PNP284613 A Group of Vultures waiting for the storm to blow over - Let us prey, from Harpers Weekly, 23rd September 1871 (engraving) by Nast

Reward poster for John Dillinger, 1933 (print)
PNP252338 Reward poster for John Dillinger, 1933 (print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack Legs Diamond (1896-1931) being taken into police custody, 1918 (b / w photo)
PNP252311 Jack Legs Diamond (1896-1931) being taken into police custody, 1918 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John T)

John Dillinger, 1934 (b / w photo)
PNP252337 John Dillinger, 1934 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Herbert Dillinger (1903-34)

Clarence Hatry, failed British financier, 1929. On 20 September 1929 trading in shares in Clarence Charles Hatrys (1888-1965) company, the Hatry group, was suspended by the London Stock Exchange

A clay reconstruction of the face of Piltdown Man
A clay reconstruction of the face of the paleoanthropological hoax Piltdown Man, discovered in the grounds of Barkham Manor at Piltdown, East Sussex

Albert Grant, Vanity Fair, Ape
ALBERT GRANT (1831-1899) (born Abraham Gottheimer) Irish born British company promoter. Established many companies which were to fail at the expense of the shareholders leading to claims of fraud

Jabez Spencer Balfour, Vanity Fair, Spy
JABEZ SPENCER BALFOUR (1843-1916) Businessman, British Liberal Party politician and fraudster. Member of Parliament for Tamworth but held an interest in local politics in his home town of Croydon

William Bedloe (1650-80) (engraving)
XJF322579 William Bedloe (1650-80) (engraving) by White, Robert (1645-1703); Private Collection; (add.info.: informer, adventurer)

Cheating at Cards (w / c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC281122 Cheating at Cards (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 12.7x20 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Charles Ponzi, Italian businessman C014 / 0118
Charles Ponzi (1882-1949), Italian businessman. Ponzi was the most famous exponent of the fraudulent investment system now known as a Ponzi scheme

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"Unmasking the Masterminds: Tales of Notorious Fraudsters Throughout History" Cartoons featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed, James Ingersoll, and George Miller reveal the cunning minds behind historical fraud schemes. Joe Aiello (1891-1930) finds himself in police custody alongside his henchmen in a gripping black and white photo from 1928. Vito "Don Vitone" Genovese's enigmatic black and white portrait adds an air of mystery to his fraudulent activities. John Dixon, Clarence Hatry, and Edmund Daniels - names etched into history as infamous fraudsters who deceived countless victims. Houdini's Seance Fraud unravels the secrets behind one of history's most captivating illusionists turned trickster extraordinaire. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel's striking black and white photograph serves as a reminder of his notorious involvement in organized crime and fraudulent ventures. The Transvaal Gold Fields expose tales both civilized and uncivilized, shedding light on illicit practices that plagued the mining industry in 1890s. John Hipple Mitchell of Oregon remains shrouded in anonymity despite his fraudulent exploits during the late 19th century. George "Bugs" Moran faces justice as he stands trial captured forever in a haunting black and white courtroom photograph from 1930. Albert Anastasia's enigmatic black and white portrait hints at a life filled with deceitful endeavors before meeting his untimely demise. Wanted Poster for George R. Machine-Gun Kelly showcases how authorities pursued notorious criminals involved in fraudulent activities throughout history. "Plucked Geese--The story of the Gobang Mining Company, " an intriguing tale from 1890 that exposes deceit within the mining industry through an unknown creator's perspective.