Certified Muhammad Ali Hand-Signed His Life and Times Hardcover Biography
This listing highlights an extraordinary artifact of sports history and an investment-grade sports memorabilia asset: a hardcover copy of the definitive biography Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times, personally hand-signed by "The Greatest" himself, Muhammad Ali. Written by acclaimed author Thomas Hauser with the full cooperation of Ali, and published by Simon & Schuster, this beautifully preserved volume stands as an unassailable historical testament capturing the boxing brilliance, social activism, and global cultural impact of an absolute titan of the 20th century.
Originally released in 1991, this masterpiece remains the definitive, multi-perspective biography of the three-time heavyweight champion. Hauser utilizes the voices of over two hundred of Ali’s family members, opponents, close friends, and political contemporaries to weave a deeply intimate narrative that moves from his childhood in Louisville to the Rumble in the Jungle, the Thrilla in Manila, and his monumental humanitarian legacy. Combining a verified signature from the late boxing legend with an elite publishing presentation, this scarce volume serves as a magnificent crown jewel for advanced autograph collectors, sports historians, and elite cultural archives worldwide.
Key Presentation Features & Specifications
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ICONIC ORIGINAL DUST JACKET ART: The volume retains its striking original pictorial dust jacket, featuring a clean white background with bold, black compressed typography. The front cover showcases an intimate, high-contrast side-profile color photograph of Muhammad Ali, reflecting a look of quiet power and wisdom.
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PORTRAIT DUST JACKET REVERSE: The back of the dust jacket features a striking black-and-white portrait photograph of author Thomas Hauser. The clean spine block mirrors the front's minimalist aesthetic, displaying the title in prominent black lettering above the classic Simon & Schuster walking man logo.
Autograph Specifications & Absolute Provenance
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AUTHENTIC HAND-SIGNED BOXING AUTO: The interior title page features the book title Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times and has been beautifully hand-signed by Muhammad Ali across the lower center quadrant. Executed in a rich blue ink, the signature presents a pristine, classic example of his highly coveted official script.
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OFFICIAL BECKETT LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY: Absolute legitimacy is guaranteed by an included Beckett Letter of Authenticity (LOA), dated December 7, 2020, with certification number A40718. Verifying the hand-signed title page, this document features a tamper-evident matching label and provides a bulletproof shield of provenance for your investment. It arrives immaculate and display-ready.
