Photos measure 7" x 9" to 8" x 10". Former heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, is shown in this outstanding photo lot. The images range from Ali with family to competing in the ring to photos of the champ's Mercedes. Featured in this collection are images of the champ talking with former heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson, Ali congratulating Floyd Patterson after a Patterson win, and Ali landing a right hook on wrestler Kenny Jay.
On the Reverse: Multiple photographers credited via stamp, affixed newspaper clippings, affixed descriptions, hand written descriptions, editor's markings, dated stamps, Chicago Sun Times Archives hologram. (00495)
This image originated directly from the archives of the "Chicago Sun Times" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a Generation 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer sent to the Chicago Sun Times. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Chicago Sun Times newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Chicago Sun Times and includes the official Chicago Sun Times hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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