First is 11x14” framed photo with text “Abe Attell vs. Harlem Tommy Murphy/20 Round Draw/San Francisco, August 3rd 1912/Weights/Attell 118-Murphy 137/Jack Welsh Referee.” 5.5” long ink inscription and signature reads “To A Real Fellow And A Pal/Bill Hardy/From The Little Champ/Abe Attell.” The vintage photo shows a bloodied Attell and Murphy. Attell was the featherweight champion of the world from 1901 to 1912. He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1955. After he retired from boxing in 1917, he was part of the entourage around gambler Arnold Rothstein. As Rothstein representative, it was Attell who gave $10,000 each to eight Chicago White Sox ballplayers to throw the 1919 World Series. When the scandal broke in 1920, Attell went to Canada for a year to avoid being subpoenaed. He was never brought to trial. Trace of ink smudge on inscription. Attell signature remains strong. Lt. handling creases on image margins noticeable under close inspection. Fine. Lot also includes 3.75x6” United States passport dated 1927. This includes a photo with 2 signatures, biographical information and 7 foreign stamps. Passport photo and signatures are Exc. Passport overall has Lt. wear. Fine. Both were originally obtained from the Barry Halper Collection auction held by Sotheby’s in Sep. 1999 (sold for $1,495). From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.