Lot # 1426: 1880s-1890s Boxing Cabinets Group (3) with (2) Corbett, Sullivan

Early heavyweight champions surface, with the presentation of these (3) 1890s boxing cabinet cards. These 19th century masters of the sweet science are the first ever gloved-boxing champion John L. Sullivan, and his successor James J. Corbett, who is the only man to have beaten Sullivan. Sized at 4-1/4" x 6-1/2", these antique cabinet photographs are hardy survivors in solid shape, with light to moderate wear.

Featured are:

John L. Sullivan in a suit, with "Yours Truly" and a facsimile signature printed on the bottom border;

James J. Corbett arms folded pose, with "Champion of the World" printed at bottom;

James J. Corbett Newsboy boxing pose, numbered "72" at bottom.