Meyer Lansky Appraisal

1992 Eclipse Crime Classics Trading Card: Meyer Lansky

This is a standard-sized trading card (approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches) featuring a colorized portrait of the infamous organized crime figure Meyer Lansky. The card is part of the 'Crime Classics' series produced by Eclipse Enterprises in 1992. The front of the card displays a painterly, artistic rendition of Lansky wearing a fedora, white shirt, and dark tie against an amber-toned background. The name 'MEYER LANSKY' is printed in a bold, black, stylized sans-serif font at the bottom within a white border. The artwork is signed with the initials 'POE' near the subject's left shoulder, referencing artist Paul O. Zelinsky. The card is currently housed in a plastic 'Ultra PRO' pocket protector, which obscures some fine surface details, but the card appears to be in excellent condition with crisp white borders, sharp corners, and no visible creasing or silvering. The printing quality is high, characteristic of early 1990s specialty non-sport cards, using coated cardstock with a semi-gloss finish. This set is notable for its historical subject matter and stylized aesthetic, distinguishing it from literal photographic police mugshots.