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Lot # 2319: 19th Century John L. Sullivan Tobacco Advertising Sign

Starting Bid: $25,000.00

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Item was in Auction "May 2002",
which ran from 5/1/2002 12:00 AM to
5/31/2002 9:00 PM



Out of this world advertising sign is in heavy cardboard and measures a stately 15x20". Stunning standing image of the champion bareknuckler in the famous cabinet pose of the era. Blue overlay text in gorgeous font reads, "Veteran Long Cut Tobacco." Circa 1889, this advertises card product. Asks you to "Save The Wrappers...Send Us 10 Wrappers and Secure FREE One of These Elegant Photos (Unmounted) With No Advertising On It." One of the finest boxing advertising pieces we have ever seen. Framed (overall 18x24") and has some wear to the edges including creases, one hole, and a chipped corner. Wear is mostly in the white portion and can be easily and inexpensively restored. A high reserve but this is a piece of the past, present and of the future. A piece that sings.

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