Autographed advertisement promoting the biography of Joe Louis

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An advertisement promoting the first full-length biography of boxer, Joe Louis, autographed in blue ink by Louis on the left side. The ad consists of a black and white portrait photograph of Joe Louis on a blue background with five pointed stars surrounding his image. Below the image is the message: "A condensation of the book* -- the first full-length biography of the Alabama farm boy who became heavyweight boxing champion and 'good-will ambassador' of the colored race".

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