Photos measure 8" x 10". Muhammad Ali is the focus of this six-piece collection of photographs. Ali is depicted with his daughter Maryum, in the ring with Joe Frazier, and post retirement signing autographs. Ali's post retirement image is a collage of printed negatives consisting of 30 1" x 2" photos. Two photographs capture Ali's first fight with Joe Frazier, one where Ali is on the flat of his back and the other as Ali is getting to his feet with a menacing Frazier closing in.
On the Reverse: Affixed description, hand written descriptions, dated stamps, Chicago Sun-Times holograms. (C1140)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Chicago Sun-Times" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a first generation photo (Type A), 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 newspaper. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographer's 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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