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Sale 107
The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction
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Lot 351 |
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Joe Louis, Legendary Boxer, Rare, Vintage, Inscribed and Signed Album Page. Joe Louis (1914-1981) "The Brown Bomber" proved one of the best fighters in the history of boxing and a hero and inspiration to millions. Offered is a rare, vintage, inscribed and signed light blue album page dated June 19, 1947 measuring 4½ x 4" and framed with vintage photo to 14¾ x 17". Caution is paramount in Joe Louis autographs as many requests were executed by secretary even those that bear an inscription and date. This piece has been fully authenticated by PSA/DNA, comes with their COA as well as a second LOA from R&R auctions. In superior condition, an excellent piece. Estimate Value $900 - UP
Sports Collection, Museum of World Treasures, Kansas City.
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Lot 352 |
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Oscar De La Hoya and Emanuel Steward Signed Oversized, Presentation Everlast Boxing Glove. Oscar De La Hoya was an American former professional boxer, a successful boxing promoter and a mixed martial arts promoter. In boxing, he competed from 1992 to 2008, winning multiple world titles in six different weight classes and was nicknamed "The Golden Boy" of boxing. Emanuel Steward (1944-2012) exctremely well regarded American boxer, trainer, and commentator for HBO Boxing. De La Hoya and Steward signed this glove in June 2007 when Steward was training De La Hoya. However in Mid-November, Joel De La Hoya, Oscar's father fired him as he didn't approve Steward's training methods and that not enough time was being spent with him. The promotional glove by Everlast is 24 x 13" and are usually hung on the wall. Both boxers signed in black marker and the entire piece in outstanding condition. Estimate Value $700 - UP
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Lot 353 |
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Sugar Ray Leonard: Two (2) Striking Everlast Black and White Boxing Robes, Each Signed in Silver Marker, Certified. Sugar Ray Leonard, one of the greatest boxers of all time, who competed from 1977 to 1997, winning world titles in five weight divisions. Offered are two (2) handsome Everlast full length brand boxing robes in black with white trim; one Small, the other XXL. Each are signed on the back by Sugar Ray Leonard in silver marker with one robe certified by PSA/DNA, the other by SI. Both autographs large and bold and the robes in excellent condition. (The XXL is without sash.). Estimate Value $200 - UP
Sports Collection, Museum of World Treasures, Kansas City.
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Lot 354 |
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Tunney, Gene -- 1939 Letter Signed by the World Heavyweight Champion (1926-28) and Two-Time American Light Heavyweight Champion. Tunney, Gene. (1897-1978). Typed letter signed ("Gene Tunney"), on his personal stationery, 1 page, 10 x 7¾", n.p., October 7, 1930. To the Guaranty Trust Company, New York City. With a "Letter Completed and Ready for Filing" stamp dated in pencil "10/7/30" at the lower left, a few blue pencil marks and notes in black ink, a "Guaranty Trust Co. / Custody Division" date stamp on the verso, several staple holes, some of which are slightly torn, and a hole punch obscuring the letter U in "Tunney" printed at the top of the stationery, the text is clear and the signature bold, the letter in very good condition. Estimate Value $100 - UP
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Lot 355 |
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Two (2) Signed Mohammad Ali Oversized Photos. With The Beatles and Neil Leifer's Famous Sonny Liston Knockout Photo. Mohammad Ali (1942 - 2017) Two oversized 16 x 20" and signed heavy stock images. 1.) Neil Leifer's famous Ali/Liston knockout photo. Ali has signed across his white shorts. Note this photo has scratches and some emulsion loss but can be touched up. Signature is very legible. in spite of fleck above name. 2.) Photo from well documented and cheeky black and white photo with Ali and the Beatles. These pieces have not been authenticated so please examine autographs closely prior to bidding. Estimate Value $250 - UP
Sports Collection, Museum of World Treasures, Kansas City.
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