Jack Johnson Publicity Photo, Inscribed and Signed.
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Johnson, Jack. Jack Johnson Publicity Photo, Inscribed and Signed. N.p., ca. 1920s. Silver print portrait of Johnson in boxing trim, inscribed: “Jack Johnson/To my pal Melvin ,”bearing also a pre-print signature and inscription on the right side. 8 x 5”. A few scrapes to image affecting some letters in the signature and inscription, corners softly rounded, otherwise very good. With: three identical cigarette trading card strips depicting Johnson and nine other pro boxers.The "Melvin" named in the inscription is Melvin Burkhart, a sideshow performer known as the Human Blockhead. Both the consigner of this item and Johnson were acquainted with Burkhart.
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Jack Johnson Publicity Photo, Inscribed and Signed.
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