JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 257541
Sale Price $845.00
Reg. $1,000.00
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". Reproduced
are pictures and quotes of six famous people of the time, with facsimile
signatures: female impersonator Julian Eltinge, actor Douglas Fairbanks,
boxer James J. Corbett, billiard player Willie Hoppe, surgeon Dr. William
P. Slattery and secretary of the N.Y. Giants John B. Foster. Corbett's quote:
"My enthusiasm for the fragrance and mildness of Tuxedo has no limit. Tuxedo
is without doubt the most satisfactory pipe tobacco." Corbett was World
Heavyweight Champion from 1892-1897. Torn at bottom edge, nicked and creased
at top edge. Nick at left edge. Tip of lower right corner missing. Overall, fine
condition.
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