Ca1889 WORLDS HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPION JOHN L SULLIVAN CABINET CARD PHOTO
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:56208559 | Photo Type: Cabinet Photo |
| Year: 1889 | Original/Reprint: Original Print |
| Vintage: Yes | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Very rare, original, ca1889, Cabinet Card Photograph of World Heavyweight Boxing Champion John L. Sullivan - bare-chested and displaying his massive shoulders, biceps and forearms. This fantastic, original card mount photo measures approx. 3 1/2" x 5 3/8" and is mounted on its original card mount (overall size is 4 1/8" x 6 3/8"). The Cabinet Card is beautifully shadowbox matted and framed for display using acid free and archival materials and techniques (overall size of framed display... is approx. 9” by 12”).
The image pictures John L. in full figure striking a classic pugilist stance during his reign as World Champion (although at that time there were no formal boxing titles in existence) - likely taken around the time of his classic fight with Jake Kilrain - the last bare-knuckled Heavyweight Championship fight. The Cabinet Card carries the mark of a New York photographer however the photographer’s name is worn and unreadable.
John Lawrence Sullivan, often called the "Boston Strong Boy", was an extraordinarily popular figure in the late nineteenth century, and a genuine boxing immortal. He was the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting, and the first great American sports idol. In an age when professional bare-knuckled bouts often dragged on for 50-plus rounds, few John L Sullivan fights lasted more than a couple. From 1877 to the turn of the century, Sullivan literally knocked out hundreds of capable men and was the undisputed Champion of the World. He was a broad-chested bull - powerful and quick, destroying opponents with either hand, and taking punishment like no other. Many experts still consider him the best heavyweight ever. The photograph offered here pictures Sullivan at the height of his popularity if not the height of his prowess - still, it would take a very brave man to enter the ring against this heavily muscled pugilist.
This rare and original 19th century Cabinet Card Photograph is in good to very good condition but displays nicely as matted and framed. The Photograph exhibits sharp focus, strong contrast and rich tonality however the Image itself and the card mount have damage at the edge. The Photo has a tear at the upper right hand corner and loss at the top of the left hand edge. The mount has a chip at the upper right hand corner, rounding to the other corners and other light edge wear. Please see the scans below for a good representation of the content and condition of this rare John L. Sullivan Cabinet Card Photo.
A very rare and original, late 19th century Cabinet Card Photograph of the Great American Heavyweight Champion of the World John L. Sullivan and a fantastic addition to any collection!!Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.
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The image pictures John L. in full figure striking a classic pugilist stance during his reign as World Champion (although at that time there were no formal boxing titles in existence) - likely taken around the time of his classic fight with Jake Kilrain - the last bare-knuckled Heavyweight Championship fight. The Cabinet Card carries the mark of a New York photographer however the photographer’s name is worn and unreadable.
John Lawrence Sullivan, often called the "Boston Strong Boy", was an extraordinarily popular figure in the late nineteenth century, and a genuine boxing immortal. He was the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting, and the first great American sports idol. In an age when professional bare-knuckled bouts often dragged on for 50-plus rounds, few John L Sullivan fights lasted more than a couple. From 1877 to the turn of the century, Sullivan literally knocked out hundreds of capable men and was the undisputed Champion of the World. He was a broad-chested bull - powerful and quick, destroying opponents with either hand, and taking punishment like no other. Many experts still consider him the best heavyweight ever. The photograph offered here pictures Sullivan at the height of his popularity if not the height of his prowess - still, it would take a very brave man to enter the ring against this heavily muscled pugilist.
This rare and original 19th century Cabinet Card Photograph is in good to very good condition but displays nicely as matted and framed. The Photograph exhibits sharp focus, strong contrast and rich tonality however the Image itself and the card mount have damage at the edge. The Photo has a tear at the upper right hand corner and loss at the top of the left hand edge. The mount has a chip at the upper right hand corner, rounding to the other corners and other light edge wear. Please see the scans below for a good representation of the content and condition of this rare John L. Sullivan Cabinet Card Photo.
A very rare and original, late 19th century Cabinet Card Photograph of the Great American Heavyweight Champion of the World John L. Sullivan and a fantastic addition to any collection!!Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.
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ATTENTION FRIENDS!!! We are pleased to announce the start up of a second weekly auction by WALNUTTS-2.0!!! The next generation of NUTS have decided to take a crack at listing some of the hundreds of items that we have accumulated over the past 38 years. Click Here to See What WALNUTTS-2.0 is Offering in this week?s Ebay Auction!! Rest assured that WALNUTTS2 will be offering the same high standard of customer service and 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee that you have found here in our weekly auctions. The "young'uns" will be starting off slow as they learn the ropes but we ask that you support them as you have supported us over the past 23+ years!!
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