1960 Collier's Magazine Article "I Stole A Million" Insurance Fraud Crime For Sale

This captivating original two-page spread from Collier's Magazine, dated February 5, 1960, features the gripping true crime story "I Stole A Million." Penned by David Schiffer and told to Barnett D. Miller and Collie Small, the article details Schiffer's involvement in an elaborate insurance fraud scheme alongside a doctor, lawyer, and politician. The striking accompanying photograph shows David Schiffer, identified as a "ruptured criminal," surrounded by documents, offering a vivid glimpse into the era's criminal underworld.The second pair of pages continues the fascinating narrative, delving deeper into the mechanics of the fraud, including sub-sections like "Swapping old X Rays for new" and advice to "Shun Low License Numbers." The reverse side of these pages includes contemporary advertisements for Ansco Superpan Press film, featuring charming images of babies and a skier, providing additional mid-century American cultural context. This piece of ephemera offers a unique historical window into 1960s true crime, legal history, and vintage advertising, making it a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of crime history, vintage magazines, and mid-century Americana.