Remarkable Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction

RR Auction seems to have outdone itself with the latest Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction which started this month and will conclude with a live event on June 24. The auction features some of the most interesting and amazing items related to America’s gangster era. Almost all of the collectibles available in this lot have an incredibly rich history and that is exactly why they are considered to be so valuable. Collectors should know that the bidding on these remarkable items has already started online and that it will be available up until June 23. In other words there is still plenty of time to browse the items and place a bid on either one of them.

Among these rare collectibles, RR Auction has managed to bring forth quite a large number of unique documents either signed or written by infamous gangsters and outlaws. This auction is basically a one of a kind display of gangster history highlighted by documents, autographs and breathtaking jewelry. One of these documents is a typed letter from Clyde Barrow that he signed in fingerprints. The letter clearly proves that, after all, there really is honor among thieves and that Clyde Barrow was no stranger to that code. The letter is meant to absolve fellow outlaw Frank Hardy of any guilt in a trial in which he was accused of murdering Doyle Johnson, a crime committed in fact by the infamous couple Bonnie and Clyde and another accomplice, W. D. Jones.

Clyde Barrow’s letter reads “To Whom It May Concern: I know Frank Hardy, having been with him on several occasions prior to 1930. Since I was paroled by Gov. Ross Sterling of Texas, Frank has not been associated with me in any manner. He is not now nor has he ever been a member of what is referred to by the news papers and public as 'The Barrow Gang.' I have not seen Frank Hardy since leaving the Eastham Farm of the Texas Prison System. That all may know that I have made this statement I am affixing here my signature and fingerprints."

Barrow’s kindness comes as a result of a 1929 incident in which Frank Hardy helped him get out of jail when the two were arrested along with William Turner. Back then Barrow simply claimed in front of the chief of police that he was innocent, an unknowing hitchhiker who had no idea that William Turner and Frank Hardy were wanted by the police. The two went along with his story and he was able to walk out a free man. It seems like he never forgot incident, as 1934 he felt compelled to write this testimonial in which he claims that Hardy was never a member of the Barrow Gang. Thankfully, Hardy had the charges against him dropped earlier that same year, which actually explains why the letter never reached its destination and it was in the possession of Barrow’s family. In fact, the 8.5 X 11 inches item also comes with a letter of provenance from Clyde Barrow’s sister, Maria Barrow.

This letter and many other remarkable items can be viewed on RR Auction’s website which contains detailed information and a complete history on each and every one of them. Collectors might also want to keep an eye out on RR Auction’s social media for updates regarding future auctions and unique items.