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Lot # 15: 1935 Joe Louis, "The Face of Courage" Detailed Early Career Portrait Photo

Category: Boxing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "October Monthly 2017",
which ran from 10/18/2017 2:45 AM to
10/28/2017 8:00 PM



Detailed close up photograph of the face of Joe Louis. While the world was skeptical of black boxers having a chance at the title after Jack Johnson (twenty years earlier) Joe Louis turned the tables and took the title back in one of the most dominant eras a fighter has ever had. The offered image was issued by Acme and it carries a full paper caption on the back as well. Photo is detailed and bold with exceptional clarity and it represents one of the best images of Louis ever taken! A Hall of Fame worthy photograph!

Size: 6x8
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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