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Lot 38: Jack Johnson Boxing Signed Framed Display
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UPDATE: Additional photo of the verso of the invitation has been added to the image gallery.
Framed vintage silhouetted bust portrait photo and hand signed invitation of the former heavyweight champion of the world Jack Johnson. Johnson was the first African American to win the title back in 1908. The steel tip fountain pen signature is on the back of a 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" invitation to a Johnson "birthday gala" in 1936. Tastefully framed (12 1/2" x 18 1/4"), with invite showing through the back side of the frame, and signature showing through the front under the Johnson photo portrait. Comes with JSA Letter of authenticity. A true piece of boxing and American history.
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