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Lot #901
James J. Corbett

The first gloved heavyweight boxing champion of the world

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The first gloved heavyweight boxing champion of the world

Vintage sepia glossy 7.25 x 9 Apeda Studios portrait of Corbett in a suit and tie, attractively signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my friend H. S. Hera, with best regards, Jas. J. Corbett, Apr. 27/30.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and some scattered creases, primarily to the top. Apeda became the primary metropolitan photography studio of boxers and baseball players, as well as a publicity manufacturer for Broadway performers. An ideal portrait of the former heavyweight king. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #485 - Ended October 12, 2016





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