JACK JOHNSON VS. JAMES JEFFRIES FIGHT OF THE CENTURY FLIP BOOK.
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$306.62 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #201 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1408 in auction 201
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Item Description
1.5x2.5” stiff paper with photo on front of “J.J. Jeffries” ©1910 Dana Studios S.F. Has text at bottom “Original Pictures Taken At Ring-Side, Reno, Nev., July 4, 1910 Price 10¢.” Contains 39 sheets with photos printed on front. First photo is titled “Introducing Johnson,” third photo is titled “Introducing Jeffries.” Last several photos show Johnson standing over Jeffries who has been knocked down. Back cover promotes miniature photo company Chicago, Ill. maker with text “Sent Anywhere Upon Receipt of 12¢.” Inside front cover has text “Agents Wanted Everywhere.” Inside back cover has text promoting “Seipp’s Extra Pale Beer In Bottles.” Covers have scattered lt. surface and edge wear, back cover is missing .25” bit of surface paper near top. VG/Fine. Flip pages are VF/Exc. Rare and first we’ve seen. Billed as the fight of the century, Jeffries was hailed as the Great White Hope due to African-American Johnson beating so many white fighters. In the 15th round, after Jeffries had been knocked down twice for the first time in his career, his people called it quits to prevent Johnson from knocking him out. The outcome of the fight triggered race riots in some 25 states and 50 cities. Approximately 23 African-Americans and 2 whites died in the riots and hundreds more were injured. A superb item for this all-time classic bout. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.
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