James J. Corbett vintage photos

Two vintage period photos, of a training session or perhaps an exhibition bout... James J. Corbett at Ogdensburg, N.Y. 1897 written on reverse... Photos are by Cooper & Marceau and are attached to their photographers mount... Measure 3.25x4.25" and 3.75x3.75"... Images lost some clarity when scanned but both are clear in person... Condition is fine

 

ON THE RECORDS
Following his championship defeat at the hands of Robert Fitzsimmons on March 17, 1897 in Carson City, NV
 Jim Corbett was in the New York state area and fought an exhibition in Buffalo
1897    May 14     Jim McVey                   Buffalo, NY                    EX  4

  
 
 		  

sold!!

 

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