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)
Style
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 257541JAMES 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".Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH 06/23/1930 CO-SIGNED BY: W. FREELAND KENDRICK - HFSID 41443JAMES 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.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 42565JAMES 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.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 265041JAMES 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.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 280354Heavyweight 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.Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/06/1927 - HFSID 101858JAMES 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.Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 48605JAMES 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.Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 283417Sepia-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.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 285944JAMES 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.Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED 02/24/1925 - HFSID 9140JAMES 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.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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JAMES J. "GENTLEMAN JIM" CORBETT - PHOTOGRAPH UNSIGNED - HFSID 265075GENTLEMAN 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.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
