World heavyweight champion boxer. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “Salt Lake City, Best wishes to Art Howard, Sincerely, Ezzard Charles,” on an off-white 5 x 3 page, dated October 17, 1949. In fine condition, with collector’s typed notations to top, punch holes to right edge and unobtrusive mounting remnants to two edges. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.