James J. Corbett Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JAMES J. CORBETT
Born: September 1, 1866 in San Francisco, California
Died: February 18, 1933 in Bayside, New York
Died: February 18, 1933 in Bayside, New York
Corbett (1866-1933) defeated John L. Sullivan in a 21-round decision in New Orleans, Louisiana to become the World Heavyweight Champion in 1892. The fight was the first title bout in which boxing gloves were used. Corbett was champ until 1897 when Bob Fitzsimmons won a 14-round decision in Carson City, Nevada. The dapper and articulate Corbett, known as "Gentleman Jim", appeared on vaudeville stages and in several films of the 1920s.
1924 On Guard (in person), 1930 At the Round t_able (Performer), 1929 Happy Days (Performer), 1920 The Prince of Avenue A (Performer), 1900 Reproduction of the Corbett and McCoy Fight (in person), 1921 Screen Snapshots, Series 2, No. 9-F (in person), 1919 The Midnight Man (Performer), 1913 The Man from the Golden West (Performer), 1894 Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph (Performer), 1942 Gentleman Jim (Writer), 1921 Screen Snapshots, Series 1, No. 24 (in person), 1910 Actors' Fund Field Day (in person), 1897 The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (in person), 2004 Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (Other), 1922 The Beauty Shop (Performer), 1924 Broadway After Dark (in person), 1898 Corbett and Sharkey Fight (in person), 1910 James J. Corbett or, How Championships Are Won and Lost (Writer), 1910 James J. Corbett or, How Championships Are Won and Lost (in person), 1920 Screen Snapshots, Series 1, No. 3 (in person), 1929 James J. Corbett & Neil O'Brien (Performer), 1916 The Other Girl (Performer), 1914 The Burglar and the Lady (Performer)
Theater Credits
Doing Our Bit - Performer (October 18, 1917 - February 9, 1918), The Burglar and the Lady - Performer (September 24, 1906 - October 1906), Cashel Byron - Performer (January 8, 1906 - January 20, 1906), Pals - Performer (March 27, 1905 - Closing date unknown), The Naval Cadet - Performer (November 30, 1896 - Closing date unknown)
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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 $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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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 $765.00
$900.00
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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 $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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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 $2,210.00
$2,600.00
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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 $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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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 $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. Signature: "To/Miss Lucylle Harder/With best wishes/Sincerely/Jas J Corbett/May 17-27", 4½x2¾. Corbett, World Heavyweight Champion from 1892-1897, later turned to acting and starred in silents in the 1910s and 20s. Lightly shaded at left edge, lightly stained at blank areas. read more...Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. ANS: "Jas J. Corbett" on verso of 5½x3¼ penny postcard. Additional one-cent stamp affixed, postmarked Flushing, N.Y., July 7, 1932. Dated "July 8/32" by Corbett. To Miss Mary LaVelle Yoerk, Verona, Penna. read more...Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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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 $1,870.00
$2,200.00
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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 $1,870.00
$2,200.00
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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 $2,890.00
$3,400.00
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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 $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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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
