Taxicab license issued to Checker Cab Company driver Edward G. Snyder by the Detroit Police Department Public Vehicle Squad, 1940

Detroit, 1940. Paperback. Very Good. Item #21-5834

Black and white photo, oblong 4 x 6", printed tan wraps. Creasing and soiling else good. Blindstamp of the Detroit Police, inkstamp of Checker Cab Co. and ink name stamp of Frank D. Eaman. Both Sndyer and Checker were located in Detroit's Corktown Neighborhood: Snyder at 1533 Howard and Checker a few blocks away at 2128 Trumbull Avenue. On the back is an extract from a city ordinance, Sec. 17 Suspension And Revocation. A driver's license could be suspended or revoked if he "engaged in immoral or illegal business with said taxicab". SCARCE memorabilia.

Price: $50.00

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