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Lot # 747: 1911 Jack Johnson Oversized Photographs (3)

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Item was in Auction "December 2011 Catalog",
which ran from 11/18/2011 12:00 AM to
12/16/2011 9:00 PM



This is a group of three original, first-generation photographs of heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in London with Billy Wells in July, 1911 to sign for a fight with him. The fight never came off. Johnson is pictured within the crowd in two shots and Wells in the other. Stamped on reverse by News Illustrations Co. Includes captions on reverse. 10" x 12" photos have edge and corner wear with some clipping and minor tears. Images remain sharp on this rare item.

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