Three (3) Great Depression period American criminal "Wanted" posters printed in black on heavy period wove light cardstock including Bonnie and Clyde, John Dillinger. 1st-2nd item: Two (2) wanted posters for Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (1910-1934) and Clyde Chestnut Barrow (1909-1934) more commonly known as Bonnie and Clyde, issued by J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., identification order no. 1227, National Motor Vehicle Theft Act, May 21, 1934. The posters depict black and white photos of Bonnie and Clyde with their names, aliases, descriptions, relatives, criminal records, and additional warnings and instructions regarding their apprehension. List of special agent offices with telephone numbers en verso. 8 1/8" square. 3rd item: Wanted poster for John Dillinger (1903-1934), issued by J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Division of Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., identification order no. 1217, National Motor Vehicle Theft Act, March 12, 1934. The poster depicts a black and white mugshot, copies of his fingerprints, with his names, alias, description, signature facsimile, criminal record, and additional warnings and instructions regarding his apprehension. List of special agent offices with telephone numbers en verso. 8 1/8" square. Provenance: private Sevierville, Tennessee collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

All items in overall very good condition with light toning. 3rd item: 1/4" area of smudging.