Description
A scarce and highly collectable autobiography of Bert Rossi (1919–2017), widely regarded as one of the Godfathers of London. This rare volume provides an extraordinary first-hand account of Rossi’s life, from his early years in Clerkenwell to his reputation as one of Britain’s most influential underworld figures.
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Title: Bert ‘Battles’ Rossi
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Author: Bert Rossi
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Publication: 2017
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Format: Hardback
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Condition: Very good
Provenance:
This is a genuine and original copy of Rossi’s autobiography, a title long out of print and increasingly hard to obtain. Rossi, once linked to the Kray twins and other major underworld figures, lived to the age of 94 and became a legendary figure in British crime history.
Significance:
Bert Rossi’s autobiography remains one of the few first-hand insider accounts of the London underworld across much of the 20th century. Copies rarely surface on the collectors’ market, making this an important acquisition for serious students of true crime and organised crime history.
