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Lot # 1759: Boxing Program Publication And Book Collection (53)

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Item was in Auction "Summer/August 2006 Catalog",
which ran from 7/30/2006 12:00 AM to
8/28/2006 9:00 PM



An astonishingly written history of the sport is chronicled in this massive collection of boxing inspired books and actual site programs. The subjects and bouts included are of the finest caliber and include: 1) "Muhammad Ali- Hs Life & Times" by Thomas Hauser-Easton Press (1991). Signed by Ali in black felt tip that grades 10/10 and numbered (600/3500), NR-MT. 2) "The Life of Peter Johnson" by Tom Langley-Vance Harvey Publishing (1974), EX+. 3) Rare copy of "Scientific Boxing by James J. Corbett"-Richard K. Fox Publishing Co. (1912). Filled with photos of "Gentleman Jim", EX+. 4) Volumes I & II of "Fights For The Championship-The Men And Their Times" by Fred Henning-London Publishers (c.1900), Good. 5) Ali vs. London fight program-dated August 6, 1966, EX. 6) Rare Sonny Liston souvenir program-dated September 17, 1963, EX+. and rare Sonny Liston program-dated September 14, 1963, Ulster Hall, Belfast, VG. Some of his last as champion. Other programs include: Leonard-Hearns I, Hagler-Hearns (1985), Leonard-Duran (1980), Tyson-Holyfield I (1996), Hagler-Leonard (1987), 1958 program with Dick Tiger, and much, much, more. Overall condition of lot is EX+.

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