Boxing Hall of Famer (1863–1950) and the only man to manage two undisputed world heavyweight champions, James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries. He also produced more than 260 plays, and enjoyed high-stakes gambling. TLS signed “William A. Brady,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. Brady writes W. Colston Leigh of New York City. In full: “In answer to your lecture proposition, I am afraid I cannot consider it. Too much work and small recompense. I should need a guarantee of at least $500 a performance to make it worth my while. Sorry.” Intersecting horizontal and vertical folds passing through his name, wrinkling, an old staple at the top left corner, two small rust stains at the bottom of the page, and show-through from mounting residue on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$50.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
