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Lot # 18: Early 20th Century Boxing Photos (9)

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 7 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring Classic 2020",
which ran from 5/17/2020 7:00 PM to
6/19/2020 11:00 PM



Extraordinary collection of early 20th century boxing photos from a well-known midwestern boxing enthusiast includes: 1904 Young Corbett Cabinet Photo w/facsimile signature on front; inscribed "Feb. 29th 04 - To George Herbert From Tim McGrath - Corbetts Trainer" (7x9"); Johnny Kilbain w/sportswriter (7.5x9.5" remounted to 13x15" overall); unknown fighter (14x22.5"); Joe Goss fighting pose (11x14" remounted to 15x18" overall); James J. Jeffries arms crossed (14x17"); illustration of fighter on original mount by J. Wood Photo (14.5x19); oversized Cabinet stamped "J.J. Everhart - Champion Light Weight of England" (7.5x13); unknown fighter in fighting pose (13.5x17.5") and Homer Selby, brother of Kid McCoy (4x5.5", possibly signed).

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