Autographs from people credited in 1897 The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
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JAMES J. CORBETT Endorsement of pipe tobacco. Printed Advertisement signed: "Yours Truly Jas J. Corbett", 1p, 9¾x14½. American Tobacco Company ad for "Tuxedo/The Perfect Tobacco for Pipe and Cigarette read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. Signature: "Sincerely/Jas J Corbett/June 23-30" to which someone added: "Ex Heavy weight Cham", 6x4½. On verso: "W. Freeland Kendrick" to which has been added in another hand: "Ex Mayor 6-23-30". JAMES J. CORBETT was World Heavyweight Champion from 1892-1897. W. read more...Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. ALS: "Jim Corbett" in pencil, 1½p, 5¼x6½. Bayside, N.Y., no date. To Bill. In full: "So glad to hear from you but of course sorry you are so ill. We are just a couple of old stiffs and glad to be alive. Hope we are up and around soon Bill. read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. ALS: "Jas J Corbett", 1 p, 5x6¼. Hotel Palliser, Calgary, Alberta, no date. To Kendrick. In part: "I will do what I can for your wife Clara but you know it's a hard job. However I will go after Sennett when I am out there. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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Heavyweight boxer James J. Corbett wrote this letter on his wife's stationery in 1924 to arrange a meeting in Boston. He added a note: "Please dont [sic] have me speak at dinner". Bound in a red leather 5¼x6¾ folder with gold-colored lettering. read more...Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT World Heavyweight Champion, 1892-1897. ALS: "Jim Corbett", 1p, 6½x5½. Bayside, N.Y., 1927 November 6. To Chisholm. In full: "Enclosed find the pictures. read more...Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/My friend/Jno Alexander/With best wishes/from/Your friend/Jas J Corbett". Sepia, 8x10. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (1866-1933) was one of the greatest heavyweights of all-time and has been called the "Father of Modern Boxing" because of his innovations in fighting style. read more...Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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Sepia-toned photograph of a gentlemanly-looking Gentleman Jim Corbett in a tux, signed "With best wishes". Corbett was World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897 and fought in the first title fight to use boxing gloves. read more...Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT World Heavyweight Champion, 1892-1897. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Mrs. Gotty J. Benthall/With best wishes/Sincerely/Jas J Corbett". Sepia, 8x10. Photograph by Apeda, N.Y. Corbett defeated champion John L. read more...Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT Book inscribed and signed: "To/Geo. T. Bye/with best wishes/from/Your friend/Jas J Corbett/Feb 24/25" on flyleaf, 329p, 5¾x8¼, hardcover. His book, The Roar of the Crowd, G. P. read more...Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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GENTLEMAN JIM CORBETT. Photograph unsigned. Photo of an illustration of Corbett in the ring. B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6x8 (one surface). "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (1866-1933) was one of the greatest heavyweights of all-time and has been called the "Father of Modern Boxing" because of his innovations in fighting style. read more...Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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JOHN L. SULLIVAN. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes Norman,/John L. Sullivan". B/w, 8x10. Boxer Sullivan shares the name of the late boxer who was known as "The Boston Strong Boy". The great boxer before him, who fought with bare knuckles before wearing gloves in bouts, was the first great American sports idol. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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In this rare undated typed letter, heavyweight boxing champ John L. Sullivan touts his touring boxing show, saying "There is no question of a doubt but what I can break all records both in way of attendance and financial matters as well." read more...Sale Price $3,400.00
$4,250.00
