James J. Corbett Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JAMES J. CORBETT
Born: September 01, 1866 in San Francisco, California
Died: February 18, 1933 in Bayside, New York
Biography
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)
Style
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 257541Advertisement signed by James J. Corbett, stating "Yours Truly Jas J. Corbett", promoting "Tuxedo/The Perfect Tobacco for Pipe and Cigarette". Includes quotes and facsimile signatures from notable individuals. Corbett praises Tuxedo's fragrance and mildness.Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 265041Letter signed by James J. Corbett as "Jas J Corbett", dated from Hotel Palliser in Calgary, Alberta. Addressing Kendrick, Corbett offers assistance for his wife Clara and mentions pursuing Mack Sennett. Contains light creases and a slight stain.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 280354Letter written by heavyweight boxer James J. Corbett in 1924, signed as "Jas J Corbett" and "J. J. C.". The correspondence includes a note stating "Please dont have me speak at dinner." and is bound in a red leather folder.
Price: $1,400.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 42565Letter by James J. Corbett is signed as "Jim Corbett" in pencil, addressed to Bill, expressing concern over his health. Corbett discusses a recent setback after attending a fight and mentions wanting to meet when they are able.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/06/1927 - HFSID 101858Letter signed by James J. Corbett, the World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897, dated November 6, 1927. In the letter, he discusses working in vaudeville and expresses intentions to help with an article, written on his wife's stationery.
Price: $1,400.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 283417Photograph of James "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, depicting him in a tuxedo, signed "To/To/Mrs S. Holstead/with best wishes/Yours truly/Jas J Corbett". Corbett, the World Heavyweight Champion from 1892 to 1897, is known for his historic title fight using boxing gloves.
Price: $1,600.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 285944Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Mrs. Gotty J. Benthall/With best wishes/Sincerely/Jas J Corbett" by James J. Corbett, World Heavyweight Champion from 1892-1897. Created by Apeda, N.Y., with a noted stain on the left.
Price: $2,950.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED 02/24/1925 - HFSID 9140Book inscribed and signed by James J. Corbett, stating "To/Geo. T. Bye/with best wishes/from/Your friend/Jas J Corbett/Feb 24/25" on the flyleaf. This first edition of The Roar of the Crowd was published in 1925.
Price: $1,000.00
