Lot 44 , The Krays: a collection of 53 black and white photographs from the 1950s and 1960s

The Krays: A collection of fifty three black and white photographs from the 1950's and 60's, etc, many of Reggie and Ronnie, their friends, associates and various boxers at the opening of the Double R Club in 1957 and the opening of the gym above the club in 1961; one inscribed to 'Frank' from Freddie Foreman; two of the twins at home in Leyton; a related colour photograph of Freddie Foreman and Fred 'Nosher' Powell with his autobiography (most with photographers' stamps verso and notes identifying the characters concerned, some duplicates), Freddie Foreman's Prisoner's Security Pass, HMP Maidstone, 1992 and 'Villains We Have Known', by Reg Kray, inscribed 'To Freddie, All the Very best Pal, Noelle and Frankie', Photographs 8 x 10in (max)
Estimate £250-350

We believe they are original photograhs and not reprints.
Appox. 29 photographs of either Ron or Reg, some with then both together.


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Sold for £800