1095. MEYER LANSKY (1902 - 1983) Mafia "founding father" and accounting genius, close friend and associate of "Lucky" Luciano, Joe Adonis, "Bugsy" Siegel and Albert Anatasia, involved in nationwide rackets whose profits he laundered through legitimate businesses. Rare and somewhat ironic D.S., a check in his hand, Boston, Aug. 21, 1939 drawing on the Shawmut Bank to make a $502.37 payment to the Prudential Insurance Company of America. Circular ink cancel barely touches signature, punch cancel, else very good. Imagine that, Lansky pays for protection! $500 - 700