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John L. Sullivan Cabinet Photograph
1890's
Very Fine


19th Century Cabinet Photograph of boxing Hall-of-Fame great, John L. Sullivan, issued by the era's top sporting periodical, The Police Gazette. "The Boston Strongboy" was the last bare-knuckle Heavyweight Champion of the World. The near-perfect photo resides atop an elegant cardboard mount that has just the slightest hint of wear at the corners. There is a beautiful gold scripted caption at the bottom of the mount. Overall dimensions are 4.25" X 6.5".

Sold $995