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JOE LOUIS – SIGNED COPY OF HOW TO BOX (DAVID MCKAY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA)
加利福尼亚
05月20日 凌晨5点 开拍 /12天21小时
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JOE LOUIS – SIGNED COPY OF HOW TO BOX (DAVID MCKAY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA) JOE LOUIS – SIGNED COPY OF HOW TO BOX (DAVID MCKAY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA)

Provenance and Authenticity:

This item includes a certificate of authenticity.
This lot comprises a cloth-bound copy of How to Box by Joe Louis, published by David McKay Company, Philadelphia, signed in blue ink on the title page. Joe Louis, one of the most iconic heavyweight champions in boxing history, produced relatively limited quantities of signed books compared to other sports memorabilia formats such as photographs or index cards. The placement of the signature on the title page is consistent with period signing practices. Authentication should consider comparison with known exemplars, particularly the fluid cursive formation of “Joe Louis,” pen pressure, and ink consistency typical of mid-20th-century ballpoint or fountain pen usage.

Signature:

Joe Louis.

Description:

The volume is bound in original beige cloth boards, with bold black titling to the front cover. Internally, the book features instructional text and photographic illustrations demonstrating boxing techniques. The signature appears prominently on the title page in blue ink, displaying a confident, flowing hand with clear letter separation and characteristic looping forms. The book shows moderate age-related wear, including toning to pages, light staining to the boards, and minor edge wear, all consistent with handling and storage over time.

Historical significance:

Joe Louis (1914–1981), known as the “Brown Bomber,” reigned as world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 and remains a central figure in both sports history and American cultural identity. Signed material connected to his instructional work offers a direct link to his legacy not only as a champion but also as a teacher and ambassador of boxing.

Valuation:

Signed Joe Louis material maintains steady demand among sports collectors, with premiums for well-preserved books bearing clear, boldly placed signatures. Signed copies of How to Box are less frequently encountered than photographs, enhancing their desirability within the boxing memorabilia market.

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拍品估价:5,000 - 8,000 美元 起拍价格:800 美元  买家佣金:

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