Lot # 508: Baby Sullivan/Corbett Collection w/ Rare Stereoview & 5 Trade Cards

Category: Boxing Cards

Starting Bid: $150.00

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Item was in Auction "Love of the Game Spring, 2014 Auction",
which ran from 5/13/2014 9:45 AM to
6/1/2014 8:47 AM



Five trade cards featuring "Baby" boxers illustrations of bare-knuckle boxers in the ring with training equipment as well as engaged in a boxing match. Four of the cards are blank-backed with white borders featuring toddlers in the ring. The fifth is a green-bordered example featuring the two totters shaking hands as if the bout is beginning backed by an ad for Lichten Bros tobacco. Also included is an interesting stereo view featuring a live image of two toddlers squared off in boxing poses. With a copyright date of 1892 the photos are labeled "Sullivan and Corbett " as if to imply that the youngsters in the ring are reenacting the 1892 championship bout between Gentleman Jim Corbett and John L Sullivan.

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