This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/11/2001.
In 1956, the Spanera cigar company of The Netherlands began issuing distinctive labels that have featured everything from soccer players and cyclists to dogs and cats to movie and TV stars. Perhaps the most coveted set is this 1984 collection of 24 boxing champs that include the likes of Muhammad Ali (#1), Jack Johnson (#2), Jack Dempsey (#3), Joe Louis (#7), Rocky Marciano (#13), George Foreman (#14), Joe Frazier (#22), and Sugar Ray Robinson (#24). Each gold and yellow label is 2.4" x 1.4" at the center of the band and 61 x 36 mm on each side. The face of each champ is in black and white on the interior and his name and years holding his title are on the right side. The word "Boxsers" is on the bottom and "Spanera" and the label number on the left side. All the labels have been carefully mounted under clear glass and they and the frame are in near-mint condition. Reserve $150