CARPENTIER, GEORGES HAND TINTED REAL PHOTO POSTCARD

Georges Carpentier was born on January 12, 1994 in Lens, France. He won the World Light Heavyweight Title on October 12, 1920 in a bout with Battling Levinsky. He also held the European Welterweight, French Welterweight, European Middleweight, European Light Heavyweight, European Heavyweight and White Heavyweight Titles. He retired after an exhibition match with Jack Walker on January 11, 1927 with a final record of 88-14-6 with 1 no decision and 56 KO's. Offered here is an original, hand tinted, real photo postcard of Georges Carpentier as he looked at the height of his career in full fight pose.
This is an original hand tinted postcard. Unused. Bold, clear image and color. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Very minor edge wear. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Rare, the first we have seen.