Two items: a glossy 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Max Schmeling in a full-length boxing stance, signed in black felt tip; and a TLS in German, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, August 3, 1981, in part: (translated): "Thanks for your kind lines which I answer with some delay travel. I appreciate your kind interest in my person and since I travel to the U.S. from time to time there is a chance we could get acquainted. My last encounter with Joe Louis was in November 1979. I sincerely regret his early death. I hope this will find you well." In overall fine condition.