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Lot # 485: 1915 Jack Johnson vs. Jess Willard Bouvier Gin Advertising Poster

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "November 2007 Catalog",
which ran from 11/2/2007 12:00 AM to
11/30/2007 9:00 PM



Carboard advertising sign is a great product of Jess Willard's KO of the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World, Jack Johnson. The ever flashy and controversial Johnson had previously held the title for over 6 years. The image is 37-year-old Jack Johnson lying flat on the canvas, after being leveled by the Great White Hope in the 26th round. Photo is mounted on thick heavy board with "Bouvier, The Original Buchu Gin" in black lettering on the canvas. Printed in the lower left corner "Jack Johnson knocked out by Jess Willard, Havana, Cuba April 5, 1915. 26th Round". Some slight paper loss to the edges, otherwise perfect. Framed with glass and measures 17" X 22". VG-EX.

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