This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2010
The 1948 Leaf Boxing issue features 49 skip-numbered cards and is unquestionably one of the most prized of ringside sets ever produced. It features colorized photographs set against eye-popping red, white, and blue backdrops, and showcases some of the biggest names in the history of the sport, such as Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, and many more. Varying in condition from FAIR to NM, the overall condition of the set is VG/EX, with the following breakdown: 10% NM or higher, 15% EX/MT, 25% EX, 25% VG/EX, and 25% VG or lower. With the continually increasing cultural interest in the history and art of the “Sweet Science," this complete set is sure to attract plenty of attention. Key cards include: Dempsey (POOR), J. Johnson (G), J. Louis (VG), Robinson (VG/EX), Sullivan (VG/EX) and LaMotta (EX).