-
LIFE MAGAZINE: MARCH 6 - 1964 ( VOL 56, NO. 10) - SIGNED BY MUHAMMAD ALI ON THE FRONT COVER
(ALI, MUHAMMAD) (LIFE MAGAZINE). Hunt, George P., Managing Editor. New York: Time Inc., 1964. First Edition. Small Folio. Stapled Pictorial Wrappers. Periodical. Very Good - .. 120pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. This March 6th, 1964 installment of "Life" - America's preeminent illustrated current events magazine - features a cover image by photographer Bob Gomel of Cassius Clay along with an accompanying six page photo-essay detailing the twenty-two year old boxer's stunning upset of Sonny Liston in Miami Beach to capture his first heavyweight championship. A well-thumbed but most presentable example additionally SIGNED "Muhammad Ali" in black ink across his chin on the front cover showing its original mailing label, some overall wear and creasing, and a bit of rippling at the top of the rear cover due to some contact with moisture. We acquired the magazine directly from the collector for whom Ali - a family friend - signed this, and completely guarantee its authenticity. ISSN: 0024-3019 Inventory Number: 026461