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.

This offered item is a voting trust agreement for Rothstein’s company A.L. Libman, Inc., an insurance company he founded in 1921 with A.L. Libman. This 11-page agreement is dated to October 28^th, 1921. It has been signed twice by Rothstein and Libman on the final page in black fountain pen. Two other signatures, from the remaining voting trustees, are also present on the final page. This item comes with a LOA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication. 

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