1920s Bill Tilden Original Tennis Photo And Two Books
Item Details
A trio of vintage tennis items is featured in this lot. The high bidder will receive an original Bill Tilden black and white photo from the 1920s or 1930s. Photo shows the great Tennis player holding racquets. There is a replica signature of Bill Tilden on this photo. Bill Tilden was the ‘Babe Ruth’ of American tennis in the 1920s/30s. Photo is enclosed in a protective top loader. There are also two tennis instructional books, one has Rod Laver on its front cover. This vintage book titled ‘Tennis Self-Instructor’ has a photo of legendary Arthur Ashe in its beginning. The other book is titled ‘Tennis’ and is by Robert Scharff. Please see photos and attend our Preview for a personal assessment.
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Condition
- photo in good condition. Books show use, especially the book titled “Tennis.” Front and back cover wear with edge and surface wear. Wear consistent with age.
Dimensions
Tilden photo measures 2.25" wide by 4.25" tall.
Item #
15CIN227-151
