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Lot # 406: 1920's Jack Johnson, "Controversial Black Heavyweight Champion of the World" Studio Photo

Category: Boxing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 10 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2025",
which ran from 2/7/2025 5:00 AM to
2/22/2025 8:00 PM



Vintage c. 1920's large studio photograph of former black Heavyweight Champion of the World, Jack Johnson striking a fight pose. The photo has a facsimile autograph and used an earlier image from his prime, but it was clearly issued during the waning days of Johnson's career. There is some corner wear, pinholes and tape from being mounted in a scrapbook, but the image quality is really nice for the age. This is the only example of this image we have ever seen in the hobby.

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 3(b)
Condition: 2/5
Quality: 4/5
Overall Grade: 6/10

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