(BOXING) 1960 JACK DEMPSEY Hand-Written & Signed Letter + 6.5X8.5 Photo, Etc
This Lot consists of an Original Autograph Letter signed (ALs) by American Boxing Great Jack Dempsey who wrote the 1-page letter in response to a letter written to him on April 26, 1960 by Ralph P. Panaccione from North Babylon, Long Island, NY; Together With; An original 6.5″ x 8.5″ black & white Press Photo of Champion Jack in Training Again! Dated 12-8-23 taken by the Chicago Bureau of Atlantic Photos, Inc. And showing Dempsey in sparring mode in Chicago in preparation for a 6-round exhibition bout with Alex Trambitas in St. The body of the letter reads. Thank you for your kind letter of April 26th. We have had a fire in the Restaurant which has delayed me in answering your letter. Appreciate what you say regarding your friend and I would Be Very happy to meet him we will Be closed about too (sic) weeks more But I’ll Be in the City all Summer So if you will call me after May 10th at Columbus 5, 7875 – We will set up an appointment to me (sic) Him. Thank you & lots of Luck. Jack Dempsey’s Broadway Restaurant, known popularly as Jack Dempsey’s, was a restaurant. Located in the Brill Building. Owned by world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey. The restaurant originally opened for business as Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant on Eighth Avenue and 50th Street, directly across from the third Madison Square Garden. Most nights would find Dempsey’s famous proprietor on hand to greet guests, sign autographs, pose for pictures, and hold court with people from all walks of life. It was next door to Jack J. S Turf Restaurant on Times Square. Amiel became famous as the owner of the “underdog” horse Count Turf. Who won the 1951 Kentucky Derby. A few years after his Derby win, Amiel became a co-owner of Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant. The restaurant closed in 1974. NOTE: Hand-Written letters by Jack Dempsey are uncommon. It is because items are accurately described and guaranteed, and carefully packaged. We describe the item as accurately as possible. However, we are by no means experts and this information is based solely on our general knowledge & opinions. We will disclose any damage or defect that is not consistent with what should be expected with normal wear and will always disclose any chips, breaks, repairs, etc. That we believe affect the usability and value of the piece over and above normal wear for the age of the item. Please check pictures and read our description carefully!! We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information. This lot consists of a Series of Four Humorous Circa 1900 BLACK PORTRAYAL STEREOVIEW CARDS Depicting 3 Mischievous African American Children Stealing and Consuming a Watermelon and getting caught in the Act. This is a common theme from this period in American history where black children were often referred to derogatorily as “Piccininnis” and were depicted in compromising situations. The four cards are Hand-Colored and the captions of the 4 cards, listed in chronological order are as follows: This is an Original Combination SCRAP ALBUM & DIARY OF ALICE KEATING OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK. The four cards are Hand-Colored and the captions of the 4 cards, listed in chronological order are as follows. This is an Original Combination SCRAP ALBUM & DIARY OF ALICE KEATING OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK. These are accompanied by extensive descriptions of the sights and experiences through the eyes of a privileged girl of 10 who spent two years abroad with her family, much of it travelling through Italy but in other countries too, including England. During their 2-year stay abroad Alce wrote many letters to her Aunt Alice Sprague, which were apparently handed back to her for nsertion in the scrap album upon their return home. These letters only help to embellish young Alice’s adventures in Europe! The Scrapbook contains well over 100 pages filled with Diary Entries, Letters and Ephemera pertaining to the trip of a lifetime. The 2nd page contains what might be an original ticket stub for entry to Inauguration of the Transalpine Simplon Tunnel at the Exposition Internationale held in Milan from April-November 1906, not to mention all the illustrated letterheads and postcards, including the pair of chromolithographed 1906 interior and exterior views of the S. On July 28, 1904, at age 10, Alice and her siblings Frances & Caryl set sail on the SS Moltka with family and friends Grace? , not returning to Buffalo until late June or early July of 1906. They did the “Grand Tour” concentrating on Italy but including other European countries including England and not returning to Buffalo, NY until Late June-Early July of 1906, having been abroad almost 2 years. Grandma Martin Eleanor Martin of Buffalo? , Aunt May and Aunt Alice may have been on trip too. Benezit Dictionary of Artists. All items are packed carefully.
