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Lot #906
Bobby Fischer

The 15-year-old prodigy signs on for a 1958 "Chess Exhibition"

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The 15-year-old prodigy signs on for a 1958 "Chess Exhibition"

DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 23, 1958. Standard AFTRA engagement contract between "Robert Fischer, a minor" and National Telefilm Associates, in which the former agrees to appear on a local program on May 11, 1958, at the studios of Channel 13 in Newark, New Jersey, to play a "Chess Exhibition" of "13 concurrent games" for a sum of $500. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by the 15-year-old Fischer, and countersigned by his mother Regina. In fine condition. At age 15, Fischer became both the youngest grandmaster up to that time and the youngest candidate for the World Chess Championship.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs & Artifacts
  • Dates: #506 - Ended August 09, 2017





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