Photograph Signed
GILBERT, Johnny (?-1990) and CHRISTY, Bill (?-?)
From Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 11, 1998
About this Item
Gilbert was a popular Midwest wrestling champion of the '50s and '60s, holder of many titles, half of a celebrated tag team with Billy Goelz. Christy was another popular wrestling draw in the '50s. PS, 5" X 3½", n.p. [Chicago, IL], n.y. [July 1960]. Very good. Minor yellowish tape stain at each corner, not terribly disfiguring and well away from signatures. Original black-and-white snapshot, likely one of a kind, showing what appears to be an arena dressing room (probably Chicago's Amphitheatre) with Gilbert and a smiling Christy (looking a tad s***-faced) walking through a doorway, Gilbert apparently supporting Christy, who has his left arm about Gilbert's shoulders. At upper right, in red fineline marker, Gilbert inscribes it "Who's drunk / Johnny Gilbert." Beneath this, also in red fineline, Christy adds "or / Bill / Christy." A unique image of two stars hamming it up for a fan from the Golden Age of Wrestling. Seller Inventory # 22712
Bibliographic Details
Title: Photograph Signed
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Store Description
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned.
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