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Start: 2/19/2024 10:00 PM EST
End: 3/9/2024 8:00 PM EST

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Lot # 339: 1942 Joe Louis, "Leaves Boxing for WWII" Unique and Important Photo

Category: Boxing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 0 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "Spring Collectors Auction 2022",
which ran from 4/27/2022 4:00 AM to
5/14/2022 8:00 PM


Lot Description  

1942 Unique contact print photograph of boxing superstar Joe Louis as he gives up his career, or at least puts it on hold, while he joins the fight in WWII. The photo shows Louis as he leaves civilian life. An incredible new discovery that is being offered here for the first time ever!

Size: 4x5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 10/10

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