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Softcover / Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hardback. 24 stories of the contract men, kidnappers, stool pigeons, hitters, hustlers and legendary gunmen who earned for Chicago her scarlet reputation as crime capital of America. Features amongst others : Al Capone, Dion O'Banion, Johnny Torrio, Dillinger, Leopold and Loeb - the shocking details of the knifing of comedian Joe E. Lewis - and the gripping account of the event that climaxed the gangster age in Chicago - the St. Valentine's Day massacre. With 28pp. of original photographs of major crimes and criminals from Chicago's photo morgues. 521pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Nr. Vg. in G+ dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage. …